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Paul Frankland is a Professor (Status Only) at the University of Toronto and Senior Scientist in the Neurosciences & Mental Health program at the Hospital for Sick Children. He holds affiliations with the Department of Psychology, Department of Physiology, and Institute of Medical Science. He directs the JF Lab with Sheena Josselyn, focusing on cognitive neurobiology.
Research Interests: His work explores systems consolidation, adult hippocampal neurogenesis, memory engram identification/manipulation, forgetting mechanisms, and memory development using murine models. The lab integrates behavioral neuroscience with cellular analysis to understand cognitive function and dysfunction.
Recent Publications (2024-2025) demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches spanning neurogenesis, astrocyte function, autism genetics, memory development, and stress impacts on neural ensembles. Trends include advanced single-cell techniques and translational studies on neurodevelopmental disorders.
Awards & Honors:
- Canada Research Chair in Cognitive Neurobiology
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
- Member of CIFAR's Child and Brain Development program
Academic Leadership: Advises 11 PhD/MSc students on projects involving memory systems, neurogenesis, and engram manipulation. Secured sustained funding through the Canada Research Chair program. Co-directs the JF Lab at SickKids Hospital, housing 25+ researchers across neuroscience disciplines.
