Evangelia Tsiani

Evangelia (Litsa) Tsiani is a Professor in the Department of Health Sciences at Brock University's Faculty of Applied Health Sciences. Her research focuses on understanding glucose homeostasis, intracellular signaling pathways, and their role in insulin resistance/diabetes, alongside cancer biology and plant-derived chemical interventions. She investigates natural compounds like resveratrol, carnosic acid, and rosemary extracts to target metabolic and oncogenic pathways.

Professional affiliations include the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology and the Hellenic Canadian Academic Association. Her teaching spans undergraduate and graduate courses such as Principles of Human Physiology, Human Endocrinology, and Cell Signaling Pathways in Health and Disease.

Research trends in her articles emphasize plant-derived chemicals' potential against diabetes and cancer, leveraging mechanisms like AMPK activation and mTOR inhibition. Media coverage highlights her work on red wine compounds against lung cancer and functional food applications.

No scientific awards are listed, but her extensive publication record reflects sustained research activity. She collaborates with colleagues across disciplines, contributing to Brock University's health science research initiatives.