Declan Ali, University of Alberta

Research

Cannabinoid Development Locomotion Neuron Sensory Synapse TRP channels Zebrafish

Latest papers

STYK1 promotes autophagy through enhancing the assembly of autophagy-specific class III phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase complex I.
Autophagy · 2020

All 1 publications

Latest funding

The role of the endocannabinoid system in neuronal and muscle development
NSERC · 2023 · Principal investigator
$102,000
Confocal Microscope Upgrade for Development, Physiology & Evo-Devo Studies
NSERC · 2022 · Co-investigator
$150,000
Bridge the Gap: Industry & Academia Mixers
NSERC · 2018 · Principal investigator
$2,050

All 20 grants and awards

1 publications.

01

STYK1 promotes autophagy through enhancing the assembly of autophagy-specific class III phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase complex I.

Zhou C, Qian X, Hu M, Zhang R, Liu N, Huang Y, Yang J, Zhang J, Bai H, Yang Y, Wang Y, Ali D, Michalak M, Chen XZ, Tang J

Autophagy2020

DOI: 10.1080/15548627.2019.1687212 PMID: 31696776

The role of the endocannabinoid system in neuronal and muscle development

Principal investigatorNSERC2023Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Ali, Declan

Keywords: zebrafish; development; synapse; neuron; locomotion; sensory; cannabinoid; trp channels

$102,000

Confocal Microscope Upgrade for Development, Physiology & Evo-Devo Studies

Co-investigatorNSERC2022Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: Leys, Sally

$150,000

Bridge the Gap: Industry & Academia Mixers

Principal investigatorNSERC2018Connect Grants Level 2

Principal investigators: Ali, Declan

$2,050

Synaptic development in zebrafish

Principal investigatorNSERC2016Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Ali, Declan

$287,000

Gas Sensing Equipment for Environmental Sciences Research

Co-investigatorNSERC2015Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Goss, Greg

$80,424

Fluorescence imaging system for conventional and 3D deconvolution applications

Principal investigatorNSERC2013Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Ali, Declan

$81,670

Synaptic maturation and development of membrane excitability in zebrafish

Principal investigatorNSERC2011Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Ali, Declan

$280,000

Shared microscopy image analysis system

Co-investigatorNSERC2011Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Gallin, Warren

$56,390

Synaptic maturation and development of membrane excitability in zebrafish

Principal investigatorNSERC2011Discovery Grants Program - Accelerator Supplements

Principal investigators: Ali, Declan

$120,000

Brine-based cooling system for aquatic research in physiology and toxicology

Co-investigatorNSERC2010Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Stafford, James

$99,667

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

Frequent collaborators

Biological Sciences
Biochemistry
Physiology

Co-authors at University of Alberta, colored by department. Thicker lines mean more shared papers; select anyone to open their profile and their own map.

Marek Michalak

Biochemistry

1 shared papers, latest 2020

Xing-Zhen Chen

Physiology

1 shared papers, latest 2020

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Cannabinoid Dear Professor Ali, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "STYK1 promotes autophagy through enhancing the assembly of autophagy-specific class III phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase complex I." (2020), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "The role of the endocannabinoid system in neuronal and muscle development" (2023), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]