Zdena Harder

Zdena Harder, MSc, is a Lecturer and Lab Instructor in the Biology department at Crandall University. She holds a BSc (Hons) and MSc from the University of Ottawa. Her research focuses on molecular mechanisms of mitochondrial dynamics, cellular stress responses, and lipid metabolism. She has contributed to studies on SUMOylation pathways in mitochondria, HDL-C regulation via phospholipids, and translational control during apoptosis.

Education:

• BSc (Hons), University of Ottawa
• MSc, University of Ottawa

Research Highlights:

Her work spans:
- Mitochondrial fission/fusion processes - Post-translational modifications (SUMOylation) - Lipid signaling in cardiovascular health - Stress-induced translational regulation

Publications Overview:

Her articles address diverse biological systems, linking basic molecular mechanisms to clinical implications like cardiovascular health and apoptosis regulation. Key contributions include discovering SUMO1's role in mitochondrial fission and identifying phosphatidylinositol's HDL-raising properties in humans.