Peter Zandstra, University of Toronto

Research

Pluripotent Stem Cells Hematopoietic Stem Cells Blood Development Stem Cells Cell And Tissue Engineering Bioreactors Cell Separations Electrochemical Monitoring

Latest papers

Signaling Networks among Stem Cell Precursors, Transit-Amplifying Progenitors, and their Niche in Developing Hair Follicles.
Cell reports · 2016
A mass spectrometric-derived cell surface protein atlas.
PloS one · 2015
Regulated expression and role of c-Myb in the cardiovascular-directed differentiation of mouse embryonic stem cells.
Circulation research · 2012

All 3 publications

Latest funding

Development of integrated bioanalyte sensors for process monitoring in closed system bioreactors
CIHR · 2017 · Principal investigator
$419,100
Identification and Characterization of Human Hematopoietic and Leukemia Stem Cells and Elucidation of their Role in Regenerative Medicine and Disease
CIHR · 2016 · Co-investigator
$2,587,536
Engineering stem cell fate and function
CIHR · 2016 · Nominated PI
$2,668,274

All 30 grants and awards

3 publications.

01

Signaling Networks among Stem Cell Precursors, Transit-Amplifying Progenitors, and their Niche in Developing Hair Follicles.

Rezza A, Wang Z, Sennett R, Qiao W, Wang D, Heitman N, Mok KW, Clavel C, Yi R, Zandstra P, Ma'ayan A, Rendl M

Cell reports2016

DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2016.02.078 PMID: 27009580

02

A mass spectrometric-derived cell surface protein atlas.

Bausch-Fluck D, Hofmann A, Bock T, Frei AP, Cerciello F, Jacobs A, Moest H, Omasits U, Gundry RL, Yoon C, Schiess R, Schmidt A, Mirkowska P, Härtlová A, Van Eyk JE, Bourquin JP, Aebersold R, Boheler KR, Zandstra P, Wollscheid B

PloS one2015

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0121314 PMID: 25894527

03

Regulated expression and role of c-Myb in the cardiovascular-directed differentiation of mouse embryonic stem cells.

Ishida M, El-Mounayri O, Kattman S, Zandstra P, Sakamoto H, Ogawa M, Keller G, Husain M

Circulation research2012

DOI: 10.1161/circresaha.111.259499 PMID: 22116818

Development of integrated bioanalyte sensors for process monitoring in closed system bioreactors

Principal investigatorCIHR2017Collaborative Health Research Projects (NSERC partnered)

Principal investigators: Kelley, Shana O; Zandstra, Peter W; Sargent, Edward H

Keywords: Bioreactors; Cell Separations; Electrochemical Monitoring; Hematopoietic Stem Cells; In-Line Sensors

$419,100

Identification and Characterization of Human Hematopoietic and Leukemia Stem Cells and Elucidation of their Role in Regenerative Medicine and Disease

Co-investigatorCIHR2016Foundation Grant

Principal investigators: Dick, John E

Keywords: Clonal Heterogeneity; Hematopoieisis; Hematopoietic Stem Cells; Leukemic Stem Cells; Leukemogenesis; Pre-Leukemic Stem Cells; Regenerative Medicine; Stem Cell Biology

$2,587,536

Engineering stem cell fate and function

Nominated PICIHR2016Foundation Grant

Principal investigators: Zandstra, Peter W

Keywords: Blood Development; Cell Reprogramming; Computational Modeling; Hematopoietic Stem Cells; Mesoderm; Microenvironmental Control; Niche Engineering; Pluripotent Stem Cells; Stem Cells

$2,668,274

Key Characterization and Synthesis Tools for Defined Polymeric Hydrogels to Guide Cell Fate

Co-investigatorNSERC2016Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: Shoichet, Molly

$140,618

3D Printing and Biofabrication Instrument

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

Principal investigators: Guenther, Axel

$150,000

SYSTEMATIC STEM CELL BIOPROCESS ENGINEERING

Principal investigatorNSERC2014Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Zandstra, Peter

$220,000

Advanced imaging systems for microfluidic platforms to enable the discovery and development of novel therapeutics

Co-investigatorNSERC2014Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Simmons, Craig

$145,069

ICS IG 2014 Computational Biology Undergraduate Summer Student Health Research award - Development of a novel ligant-conjugated hydrogel system to enhance in vitro differentiation of stem cells into T cell progenitors.

SupervisorCIHR2014Undergraduate: Summer Studentship Award - Institute Community Support

Principal investigators: Langley, Matthew

Keywords: Computational Biology

$5,000

Bigger, Better, Stronger, Faster - Are Stem Cells the Answer?

Principal investigatorCIHR2013CIHR Café Scientifique Program

Principal investigators: Johnson, Stacey E; Zandstra, Peter W

Keywords: Ethics; Genetics; Regenerative Medicine; Regulations; Stem Cells

$3,000

NSERC CREATE in Manufacturing, Materials and Mimetics (M3)

Co-investigatorNSERC2013Collaborative Research and Training Experience

Principal investigators: Shoichet, Molly

$1,650,000

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

Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering
Medical Biophysics
Medicine

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

Mansoor Husain

Medicine

1 shared papers, latest 2012

Gordon Keller

Medical Biophysics

1 shared papers, latest 2012

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Pluripotent Stem Cells Dear Professor Zandstra, 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 "Signaling Networks among Stem Cell Precursors, Transit-Amplifying Progenitors, and their Niche in Developing Hair Follicles." (2016), and it 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]