Mungo Marsden, University of Waterloo

Research

Read how they describe their research on their University of Waterloo profile.

Physiology, Cell and Developmental Biology Molecular Genetics Bioinformatics, Systematics and Evolution

Latest papers

Znf131 is required for gastrulation and neurulation in early Xenopus development.
Differentiation; research in biological diversity · 2026
Peptide and peptide-carbon nanotube hydrogels as scaffolds for tissue & 3D tumor engineering.
Acta biomaterialia · 2018
Glucocorticoid receptor signaling is essential for mesoderm formation and muscle development in zebrafish.
Endocrinology · 2012

All 4 publications

Latest funding

Cytation Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader
NSERC · 2017 · Co-investigator
$144,236
Regulation of cell adhesion during Xenopus morphogenesis
NSERC · 2012 · Principal investigator
$140,000
Regulation of integrin activity during xenopus development
NSERC · 2010 · Principal investigator
$54,000

All 8 grants and awards

4 publications.

01

Znf131 is required for gastrulation and neurulation in early Xenopus development.

Knapp J, Cowan RW, Mersereau J, Park JI, Mohammadi D, McCrea PD, Marsden M, Daniel JM

Differentiation; research in biological diversity2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.diff.2026.100989 PMID: 42624003

02

Peptide and peptide-carbon nanotube hydrogels as scaffolds for tissue & 3D tumor engineering.

Sheikholeslam M, Wheeler SD, Duke KG, Marsden M, Pritzker M, Chen P

Acta biomaterialia2018

DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2017.12.012 PMID: 29248638

03

Glucocorticoid receptor signaling is essential for mesoderm formation and muscle development in zebrafish.

Nesan D, Kamkar M, Burrows J, Scott IC, Marsden M, Vijayan MM

Endocrinology2012

DOI: 10.1210/en.2011-1559 PMID: 22234471

04

Integrin alpha5beta1 function is regulated by XGIPC/kermit2 mediated endocytosis during Xenopus laevis gastrulation.

Spicer E, Suckert C, Al-Attar H, Marsden M

PloS one2010Senior author

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0010665 PMID: 20498857

Cytation Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader

Co-investigatorNSERC2017Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: Jones, Lyndon

$144,236

Regulation of cell adhesion during Xenopus morphogenesis

Principal investigatorNSERC2012Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Marsden, Mungo

$140,000

Regulation of integrin activity during xenopus development

Principal investigatorNSERC2010Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Marsden, Mungo

$54,000

Integrated Facility for Gene Discovery and Molecular Imaging

Principal investigatorCFI2005John R. Evans Leaders Fund: On-going New Opportunities Fund

Principal investigators: Marsden, Mungo

Keywords: microarray, microscopy, neuromuscular junction, integrin, cadherin, polarity, developmental biology

$210,964

Real time characterization of molecular interactionsin complex tissues

Principal investigatorNSERC2005Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Marsden, Mungo

$48,398

Roles for integrin and cadherin in tissue morphogenesis

Principal investigatorNSERC2005Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Marsden, Mungo

$140,000

High throughput automated DNA sequencer for shared use

Co-investigatorNSERC2005Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Muller, Kirsten

$150,000

Integrated Facility for Gene Discovery and Molecular imaging

Principal investigatorONTARIO2005Ontario Research Fund - Research Infrastructure: Small Infrastructure Fund - Round 004 - 2005 - June

Principal investigators: Marsden, Mungo

Keywords: microarray, microscopy, neuromuscular junction, integrin, cadherin, polarity, developmental biology

$210,964

From public funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998 with their latest competition results, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Genome Canada, the Canadian Space Agency, Canada Research Chairs, the Fonds de recherche du Québec, Ontario research funding, Michael Smith Health Research BC, the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke and Brain Canada.

Frequent collaborators

Mark Pritzker

Department of Chemical Engineering

1 shared papers, latest 2018

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Physiology, Cell and Developmental Biology Dear Professor Marsden, 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 "Znf131 is required for gastrulation and neurulation in early Xenopus development." (2026), 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]