W. Ted Allison

W. Ted Allison is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medical Genetics (Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry) at the University of Alberta, concurrently serving as a Professor and Chair in the Faculty of Science's Biological Sciences Department. His research focuses on neurodegenerative diseases, retinal development, and zebrafish models of traumatic brain injury and epilepsy. He teaches courses such as BIOL 315 (Biology: An Historical Perspective) and GENET 605 (Invited Speaker Seminar Series).

Research Interests: Dr. Allison investigates mechanisms underlying neurotrauma, prion-like protein interactions in neurodegenerative diseases, and photoreceptor cell differentiation. His work leverages zebrafish models to study epilepsy, retinal degeneration, and drug screening for neurodegenerative conditions. Key themes include understanding how traumatic brain injury links to tauopathies, exploring genetic factors in retinal diseases, and uncovering therapeutic targets for conditions like pigmentary glaucoma.

Articles Trends: His recent publications highlight advancements in zebrafish models for traumatic brain injury, prion protein interactions in ALS, and retinal cell fate determination. Studies emphasize translational research, linking basic science discoveries to potential clinical applications in neurology and ophthalmology.

Awards: No specific awards listed in the provided texts.

Advising & Grants: No student advisees or grant details explicitly stated. His roles include teaching and departmental leadership.

Labs/Teams: Not detailed in the text, but his research likely involves collaborative projects in neurobiology and developmental genetics within the University of Alberta's Faculty of Science and Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry.