Alana Ogata, University of Toronto

Research

Biomineralization Biosensors Cryotransmission electron microscopy Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy metal-organic frameworks nanomaterials Nucleation and growth Proteins

Latest funding

"Translating Cardiovascular Remote Diagnostic and Monitoring Technologies for Equitable Healthcare (CaRDMEq)"
NSERC · 2023 · Co-investigator
$474,000
Innovating Bioanalytical Technologies using Bioinspired Nanomaterials
NSERC · 2022 · Principal investigator
$12,500
Automated cryo-plunger for preparation of vitrified samples for cryo-electron microscopy and cryo-electron tomography
NSERC · 2022 · Co-investigator
$150,000

All 4 grants and awards

"Translating Cardiovascular Remote Diagnostic and Monitoring Technologies for Equitable Healthcare (CaRDMEq)"

Co-investigatorNSERC2023Collaborative Research and Training Experience

Principal investigators: Yadollahi, Azadeh A

Keywords: bioelectronics; biosensors; cardiovascular technologies; digital health; health equity; health monitering; point-of-care diagnostics; wearables

$474,000

Innovating Bioanalytical Technologies using Bioinspired Nanomaterials

Principal investigatorNSERC2022Discovery Launch Supplement

Principal investigators: Ogata, Alana

$12,500

Automated cryo-plunger for preparation of vitrified samples for cryo-electron microscopy and cryo-electron tomography

Co-investigatorNSERC2022Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: Lee, Jeffrey

$150,000

Innovating Bioanalytical Technologies using Bioinspired Nanomaterials

Principal investigatorNSERC2022Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Ogata, Alana

Keywords: single-molecule assays; cryotransmission electron microscopy; proteins; biomineralization; nucleation and growth; biosensors; electrochemical impedance spectroscopy; nanomaterials; metal-organic frameworks

$75,000

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: Biomineralization Dear Professor Ogata, 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 biomineralization 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 "Innovating Bioanalytical Technologies using Bioinspired Nanomaterials" (2022), 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]