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Dr. Conor McCann is a Lecturer in Paediatric Regenerative Medicine at University College London (UCL), affiliated with the Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health and the Developmental Biology & Cancer Department. His research focuses on gastrointestinal tract development, enteric nervous system regeneration, and cell therapies for gut diseases.
- Education: PhD in Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology (2010) from University of Nevada, Reno
- BSc (Hons) in Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences (2005) from Queen's University of Belfast
His work emphasizes:
- Functional development of the gut
- Regenerative cell therapies
- Enteric nervous system stem cell transplantation
- Genetic and microenvironmental regulation of cellular fate
Key research trends include:
- Stem cell applications in gut motility disorders
- Neural regeneration for Chagas disease and Hirschsprung's disease
- Developmental mechanisms in neuroepithelial structures
- Role of signaling pathways (e.g., Ret) in enteric neurogenesis
- Drug delivery systems for paediatric applications
Scientific contributions:
- Guts UK Derek Butler Fellowship (2017)
- Principal Investigator status at UCL
- Leadership in the Gut Development and Repair Group
Teaching activities:
- Co-Director of UCL MSc Cell & Gene Therapy program
- Lecturer for Molecular Aspects of Cell and Gene Therapy module
Professional engagements:
- International Society for Stem Cell Research (2024)
- Physiological Society (2015)
- BSDB – British Society for Developmental Biology (2012)
He co-leads the INSPIRE program promoting inclusive research education and contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (3: Good Health, 4: Quality Education, 10: Reduced Inequalities).
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