Gordon Rintoul

Gordon Rintoul is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Simon Fraser University (SFU). His primary focus is on mitochondrial dynamics and their role in neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and Huntington's. He leads the Rintoul Lab, which investigates how mitochondrial movement, morphology, and function impact neuronal health and injury mechanisms. Rintoul holds a BSc from the University of Western Ontario and a PhD from the University of British Columbia.

His research explores mitochondrial trafficking, fission/fusion processes, and their modulation by calcium, ROS, and neurotoxins. Key themes include understanding how mitochondrial dysfunction contributes to neurodegeneration and neuronal injury. He teaches courses like BISC 305 (Animal Physiology) and BISC 405 (Neurobiology), emphasizing cellular and molecular neuroscience principles.

Rintoul's work has been supported by grants from organizations like the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). He mentors undergraduate and graduate students in techniques including cell culture, molecular biology, and fluorescence microscopy. His lab collaborates on projects involving mitochondrial dynamics in trans-differentiated fibroblasts and neurodegenerative disease models.

Publications highlight discoveries in mitochondrial remodelling, kinesin motor protein roles, and zinc-induced trafficking impairments. While no explicit awards are listed, his contributions to neurobiology are recognized through sustained academic activity and grant funding.