Marie-Andrée Akimenko

Marie-Andrée Akimenko is a Full Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Ottawa. Her research focuses on molecular mechanisms underlying fin development and regeneration in teleost fish, particularly zebrafish. She investigates signaling pathways like hedgehog and BMP in patterning and bone formation during regeneration. Her work also explores evolutionary implications of actinotrichia loss in tetrapod evolution.

Research interests include cellular and molecular biology, developmental processes, regeneration mechanisms, and evolutionary biology. Key themes in her studies involve fin ray patterning, dermal bone formation, and the transition from fins to limbs during vertebrate evolution.

Her recent publications highlight discoveries in actinotrichia genetics, morphogen-based computational modeling of fin growth, and hormonal influences in regeneration. No scientific awards are listed in the provided information.

Advising and grants: No current advisees listed. Research focuses on gene expression analysis and laser ablation studies in fin models. Her laboratory is a key site for experimental work on regeneration mechanisms and evolutionary developmental biology.

Labs/teams: Research conducted in her lab at the University of Ottawa, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to fin regeneration and developmental signaling pathways.