Mungo Marsden

Mungo Marsden is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair (Graduate Studies) at the University of Waterloo, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology. His research focuses on the molecular mechanisms governing biological form changes during early embryogenesis, particularly the interplay between integrins and cadherins in cell adhesion regulation.

Education

• Ph.D. in Developmental Biology (1995), University of Victoria, Canada
• M.Sc. in Cell and Molecular Biology (1989), University of Calgary, Canada
• B.Sc. in Biology (1995), University of Calgary, Canada

His work explores how cell adhesion dynamics influence health conditions like cancer and wound healing. Recent publications span biomedical imaging, tissue engineering, DNA sensing, and computational modeling of developmental processes.

Article trends highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining molecular biology, biophysics, and computational modeling to study cell adhesion and developmental signaling pathways.

Scientific Awards

• ETH Postdoctoral Fellowship (1995-1997)
• University of Victoria Graduate Teaching Fellowship (1994-1995)
• King Platt Fellowship (1990-1994)
• University of Calgary Graduate Fees Scholarship (1988-1989)
• AHFMR Summer Studentship (1987-1989)
• NSERC Summer Studentship (1985, 1987)

He teaches courses in cell biology and developmental biology, serves on the University Senate and Long Range Planning Committee, and reviews for journals like PLOS One and Developmental Biology. His work bridges fundamental developmental mechanisms with biomedical applications.