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Terri Lovell is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences at the University of Ottawa, part of the Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on designing fluorophores for biological applications, including super-resolution microscopy and single-molecule imaging. She holds a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Oregon and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in super-resolution microscopy at McGill University.
Education:
- PhD in Chemistry, University of Oregon (2016-2020)
- NSERC Postdoctoral Fellow, McGill University (2020-2024)
- MSc in Polymer Science, University of Oregon (2015-2016)
- BSc in Chemistry, Memorial University of Newfoundland (2011-2015)
Research Interests: Dr. Lovell develops fluorophores with enhanced photostability, designs novel fluorescent scaffolds (e.g., nanohoops), and establishes methods for analyzing protein dynamics at the single-molecule level. Her work bridges organic synthesis, computational modeling, and microscopy to advance biological imaging techniques.
Recent Work Trends: Her publications emphasize fluorophore design for viral RNA analysis (e.g., SARS-CoV-2), photoprotection strategies for cyanine dyes, and biocompatible nanohoops for live-cell imaging. These studies address critical challenges in high-resolution microscopy and biomedical diagnostics.
Awards:
- Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council PostDoctoral Fellow Award (2021)
- Knight Campus Transitioning Scholar Fellowship (2020)
- Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band Post-Secondary Support (2015)
Lab & Team: The Lovell Lab at the University of Ottawa focuses on advancing fluorophore technology and microscopy methods. Current projects include developing probes for thick-tissue imaging and improving signal-to-background ratios in super-resolution setups. Students and postdocs in the lab work on synthesis, computational modeling, and microscopy applications.
