Colin Funk, Queen's University

Research

Arterial Thrombosis G Protein-Coupled Receptor Gpr120/Ffar4 Macrophage Mouse Model Neointimal Hyperplasia Obesity Perivascular Adipose Tissue Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids

Latest funding

Anti-Inflammatory Signaling of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids through Free Fatty Acid Receptor 4 (FFAR4) in Cardiovascular Health and Disease
CIHR · 2015 · Nominated PI
$539,300
Anti-Inflammatory Signaling Pathways of Fish Oil in Cardiovascular Health and Disease
CIHR · 2011 · Nominated PI
$223,275
CANADA RESEARCH CHAIRHOLDER - TITULAIRE DE CHAIRE DE RECHERCHE DU CANADA
CIHR · 2010 · Nominated PI
$1,400,000

All 5 grants and awards

Anti-Inflammatory Signaling of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids through Free Fatty Acid Receptor 4 (FFAR4) in Cardiovascular Health and Disease

Nominated PICIHR2015Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Funk, Colin D

Keywords: Arterial Thrombosis; G Protein-Coupled Receptor Gpr120/Ffar4; Macrophage; Mouse Model; Neointimal Hyperplasia; Obesity; Perivascular Adipose Tissue; Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids; Vascular Inflammation

$539,300

Anti-Inflammatory Signaling Pathways of Fish Oil in Cardiovascular Health and Disease

Nominated PICIHR2011China-Canada Joint Health Research Initiative

Principal investigators: Funk, Colin D; Yu, Ying

Keywords: Atherosclerosis; G Protein-Coupled Receptor (Gpcr); Inflammation; Ischemia; Knockout/Transgenic Mouse Models; Low-Dose Aspirin; Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids; Restenosis

$223,275

CANADA RESEARCH CHAIRHOLDER - TITULAIRE DE CHAIRE DE RECHERCHE DU CANADA

Nominated PICIHR2010Canada Research Chairs - CIHR Funded - Tier 1

Principal investigators: Funk, Colin D

Keywords: Crc Tier 1

$1,400,000

Biochemistry and Biology of Cyclooxygenases

Nominated PICIHR2008Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Funk, Colin D

Keywords: Cyclooxygenase; Endothelium; Induced Mutant Mouse Models; Platelet; Prostacyclin; Vascular Biology

$835,660

COX-2 Pathway and Cardiovascular Disease

Nominated PICIHR2008Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Funk, Colin D

Keywords: Aortic Aneurysm; Cyclooxygenase; Inflammation; Mouse Models; Prostaglandin; Ultrasound Imaging

$845,001

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

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Arterial Thrombosis Dear Professor Funk, 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]. Your research on arterial thrombosis connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] 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]