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• Oral pathology
• Oral cancer
• Cancer invasion and metastasis
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Dr. Marco Magalhaes is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Dentistry and serves as Graduate Program Director for Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine. He is a clinician-scientist with expertise in cancer cell biology, immunology, and clinical oral pathology. His professional affiliations include the University of Toronto's Faculty of Dentistry and Sunnybrook Health Science Centre where he works as a Staff Oral Pathologist. Dr. Magalhaes' research focuses on mechanisms of cancer invasion and metastasis, particularly invadopodia-dependent invasion in oral squamous cell carcinoma. His laboratory (CIMlab) investigates how specialized actin-rich structures mediate cancer cell invasion. He has published extensively on oral pathology, cancer mechanisms, and diagnostic challenges in oral lesions, with recent publications examining oral angioleiomyomas, plexiform ameloblastoma, and spatial transcriptomics of oral dysplasia. His research program is supported by multiple grants from CIHR, Cancer Research Society, and Canadian Cancer Society. Dr. Magalhaes earned his DDS from Universidade Federal de Goiás in Brazil, completed his PhD at the University of Toronto, and trained in cancer cell biology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He has received awards including the Wilson G. Harron Award and CIHR Strategic Training Fellowship. Dr. Magalhaes' scholarly work demonstrates consistent focus on understanding oral cancer mechanisms while addressing clinical diagnostic challenges in oral pathology. His recent publications show increasing emphasis on molecular mechanisms, tumor microenvironment, and translational applications for early cancer detection. As Graduate Program Director for Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine, he oversees advanced training in these specialties while maintaining an active research laboratory focused on cancer invasion mechanisms. His work bridges basic science and clinical practice, contributing to both scientific understanding and practical applications in oral cancer diagnosis and management.

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• Molecular Genetics
• Plant Genetic Improvement
• Forest Genetics
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Mebarek Lamara is a Professor and Regular Researcher at the Forest Research Institute (IRF) of the University of Quebec in Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT), Rouyn-Noranda Campus. He serves as Director of the Master's in Ecology program and specializes in molecular genetics of plants and plant genetic improvement, with a focus on forest tree species. Dr. Lamara's research primarily investigates the genetic architecture of wood properties, tree resistance to pests like spruce budworm, and the impacts of climate change on forest ecosystems. His work integrates molecular biology, genetics, and ecological approaches to address fundamental questions in forest science and tree breeding. He has made significant contributions to understanding the genetic basis of adaptive traits in conifers, particularly white spruce. His publication record shows a consistent research trajectory focused on forest genetics, with recent work expanding into climate change impacts, industrial disturbance effects, and tree adaptation strategies. The publications reveal strong collaborations with researchers across Canada, particularly within the Centre for Forest Research (CFR/CEF) network, and demonstrate expertise spanning from molecular genetics to ecosystem-level processes. Sponsored student for a Canadian Forest Genetics Association CFGA meeting, Forest Genetics 2013 (UBC), Whistler, Canada Winner of Gene Namkoong Award for the best poster competition at CFGA meeting, Forest Genetics 2013 (UBC), Whistler, Canada As an active supervisor, Dr. Lamara has mentored numerous graduate students at both Master's and Doctoral levels, as well as postdoctoral researchers. His students' theses reflect his research interests in forest genetics, tree physiology, and ecological adaptation. His role as Director of the Master's in Ecology program indicates significant administrative responsibilities within his department.