Douglas Zochodne

Douglas Zochodne is a Professor at the University of Alberta, serving as Divisional Director of Neurology and Director of the Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute. He has held faculty positions at Queen’s University, the University of Calgary, and the University of Alberta. His research focuses on peripheral nervous system biology, diabetic polyneuropathy, and neuronal regeneration.

• MD and FRCPC in Neurology from the University of Western Ontario
• Research Fellowship at Mayo Clinic under Drs. Philip Low and Peter J. Dyck

His research has explored intrinsic molecular mechanisms in adult sensory neuron plasticity, including tumour suppressor pathways in neurons. Funded continuously since 1988, his lab has produced over 280 publications and four books. Key areas include diabetic polyneuropathy, peripheral nerve regeneration, and molecular neurobiology.

Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to diabetic neuropathy, neuroplasticity, and molecular pathways. He has received recognition as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences and held leadership roles in journals and societies.

• Editor-in-Chief, Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences (1999-2007)
• President, Peripheral Nerve Society (2009-2011)
• Lead, Regeneration Unit in Neurobiology, University of Calgary (2009-2014)

His laboratory, continuously funded by CIHR, CDA/DC, and ADI, investigates molecular mechanisms of peripheral neuron plasticity and regeneration, with clinical applications in diabetes-related nerve damage.