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Dr. William Stanford is a Professor at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Ottawa, and a Senior Scientist at The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI). He holds cross-appointments in the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology and serves as Scientific Director of the Ottawa Human Pluripotent Stem Cell and High Content Imaging core facilities. His research focuses on stem cell biology, systems genetics, and disease modeling, particularly in aging, cancer, and regenerative medicine.
Key research areas include:
- Stem cell function and epigenetic regulation
- Disease modeling using iPSCs and CRISPR engineering
- Mechanisms of refractory cancers and vascular aging
- Integrative approaches combining systems biology and genetics
His work has been recognized through major grants from Canadian Institutes of Health Research, NIH, and others. Selected for his leadership in stem cell facilities and translational research, he has published extensively in top-tier journals such as Cell, Nature, and Science. Notable awards include the Canada Research Chair in Integrative Stem Cell Biology and founding directorship of OHRI core facilities.
