Chris Eskiw

Chris Eskiw is an Associate Professor in the Department of Food and Bioproduct Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan. His research focuses on the impacts of nutrient sensing on genome organization and function, particularly in the context of aging and longevity. Key areas include nutrigenomics, molecular geontology, and the interplay between diet, gene expression, and cellular health. His lab employs advanced techniques such as high-throughput assays and yeast genomics to explore these mechanisms.

Education:

• Ph.D. (Cell Biology), University of Toronto
• M.Sc. (Cell Biology), University of Saskatchewan
• B.Sc. (Biological Sciences/Molecular Genetics), University of Alberta

Research Interests: Dr. Eskiw investigates how nutrients influence genome folding and gene regulation, with a focus on caloric restriction mimetics, nutraceuticals, and aging-related diseases. His work bridges molecular biology and functional foods, exploring pathways like the mTOR and mevalonate pathways in disease amelioration.

Publications: Recent work emphasizes genome-tectonic changes in response to nutrients, nuclear lamina proteins in disease, and the cytoprotective effects of plant compounds like Avenathramide C. His lab also develops novel methods for studying yeast aging and Hi-C data visualization.

Awards & Recognition: While no specific awards are listed, his contributions to nutrigenomics and yeast genomics are widely recognized in the field.

Teaching: Courses include FABS 212 (Agrifood Microbiology), FABS 362 (Functional Foods), and graduate-level topics in nutrigenomics and scientific communication. He actively mentors students in his lab.