Andrew Leidal

Andrew Leidal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. He holds a full membership at the Calvin, Phoebe and Joan Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases. His research focuses on autophagy's role in secretion, exocytosis, and their contributions to inflammation and immunity, particularly in chronic diseases.

Research Interests: Dr. Leidal investigates 'secretory autophagy,' a process linking autophagy to intercellular communication. His work bridges molecular mechanisms of autophagy with inflammatory responses, aiming to uncover therapeutic targets for chronic conditions.

• Awards:
• Calico/QB3 Longevity Fellowship Award
• Cancer Research Society Next-Gen Scientist Scholarship
• Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship
• Dalhousie Medicine Excellence in Research Award

Labs & Locations: Office: HRIC 4C62 | Lab: HRIC 4C50-54. Collaborates extensively with chronic disease researchers at the Snyder Institute.