Professor
Max Rady College of Medicine
Physiology and Pathophysiology
Room 419 – Basic Medical Sciences Building
745 Bannatyne Avenue
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0J9
Peter Cattini, PhD
Research summary
Dr. Peter Cattini’s research has focused on areas of neuro- and reproductive-endocrinology, including pituitary and placental hormones and related disorders. This includes the effect of overeating and obesity on human pituitary growth hormone and placental lactogen production and activity in puberty and pregnancy. His research interests also extend to cardiovascular endocrinology, including the study of endogenous growth factors, including members of the fibroblast growth factor family, and their potential role in protection and response to heart injury.
Biography
After completing his graduate training with Drs. Howard Davies and James (Jim) Allan at the University of London King’s College, Dr. Cattini did postdoctoral training with Drs. John D. Baxter and Norman L. Eberhardt in the metabolic research unit at the University of California San Francisco, before being recruited to the physiology (now physiology and pathophysiology) department at the University of Manitoba by Dr. Henry G. Friesen.
Dr. Cattini has served in several administrative positions during his tenure at the University of Manitoba and is currently Chair of the Board of Directors for the Manitoba Medical Service Foundation (MMSF).
Dr. Cattini is also the proud recipient of the Health Science Graduate Students' Association Award for Distinction in Mentorship on three separate occasions and currently holds the Henry G. Friesen Chair in Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders.
Education
- PhD (biophysics), University of London, King's College (1983)
- Bachelor of science (hons.), cell and molecular biology), University of London, King's College (1979)
Awards
- Medical Research Council of Canada Scholarship (1987-1992)
- University of Manitoba Rh Award for Outstanding Contributions to Scholarship and Research in the Health Sciences -Basic (1993)
- London Life Award in Medical Sciences (1993-1995)
- Manitoba Medical Service Foundation Basic Science Career Development Award (1993-1995)
- Medical Research Council of Canada Scientist/CIHR Investigator Award (1995-2000)
- The Graduate Students' Association Award for Distinction in Mentorship (1998)
- The Graduate Students' Association Award for Distinction in Mentorship (2003)
- The Dr. E. Kroeger Award for Distinction in (Graduate Student) Mentorship (2013)
- Henry G. Friesen Chair in Metabolic & Endocrine Disorders (2009-2024)
Contact us
Physiology and Pathophysiology
432 Basic Medical Sciences Building
745 Bannatyne Avenue
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0J9 Canada
204-789-3696
204-789-3934