Christine Pratt, University of Ottawa

Research

Brca2-Deficient Fibroblasts Brca1/Basal Cancer Breast Cancer Nf-Kappa B Transcription Factor Stem / Progenitor Cells Transgenic Mice Estrogen Menopause

Latest funding

BRCA2-deficient fibroblasts in tumour promotion
CIHR · 2018 · Nominated PI
$99,610
The role of NF-kappaB in aberrant mammary progenitor cell function and development of breast cancer in BRCA1/2 mutation-carriers
CIHR · 2015 · Nominated PI
$100,000
A-CD estrogens as alternatives to Estrogen-based hormone replacement therapy
CIHR · 2012 · Nominated PI
$156,060

All 3 grants and awards

BRCA2-deficient fibroblasts in tumour promotion

Nominated PICIHR2018Operating Grant: CCS Innovation Grants

Principal investigators: Pratt, Christine M

Keywords: Brca2-Deficient Fibroblasts

$99,610

The role of NF-kappaB in aberrant mammary progenitor cell function and development of breast cancer in BRCA1/2 mutation-carriers

Nominated PICIHR2015Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Pratt, Christine M

Keywords: Brca1/Basal Cancer; Breast Cancer; Nf-Kappa B Transcription Factor; Stem / Progenitor Cells; Transgenic Mice

$100,000

A-CD estrogens as alternatives to Estrogen-based hormone replacement therapy

Nominated PICIHR2012Proof of Principle Program - Phase I

Principal investigators: Pratt, Christine M

Keywords: Estrogen; Menopause; Rat Model; Safety Studies

$156,060

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: Brca2-Deficient Fibroblasts Dear Professor Pratt, 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 brca2-deficient fibroblasts 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]