Ali Haghighi, McGill University

Research

Cap-Dependent Translation Electrophysiology Genetics Retrograde Signaling Synaptic Homeostasis Synaptic Signaling Target Of Rapamycin Translation

Latest funding

Role of translational mechanisms in the retrograde regulation of Synaptic homeostasis
CIHR · 2012 · Nominated PI
$808,327
Regulation of Synaptic Growth and Function at the Drosophila Larval Neuromuscular Junction
CIHR · 2009 · Nominated PI
$846,167
CANADA RESEARCH CHAIRHOLDER / TITULAIRE DE CHAIRE DE RECHERCHE DU CANADA
CIHR · 2009 · Nominated PI
$500,000

All 4 grants and awards

Role of translational mechanisms in the retrograde regulation of Synaptic homeostasis

Nominated PICIHR2012Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Haghighi, Ali Pejmun

Keywords: Cap-Dependent Translation; Electrophysiology; Genetics; Retrograde Signaling; Synaptic Homeostasis; Synaptic Signaling; Target Of Rapamycin; Translation

$808,327

Regulation of Synaptic Growth and Function at the Drosophila Larval Neuromuscular Junction

Nominated PICIHR2009Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Haghighi, Ali Pejmun

Keywords: Bmp Signaling; Drosophila Neuromuscular Junction; Genetics; Imaging; Rho Gtpases; Synaptic Growth And Function

$846,167

CANADA RESEARCH CHAIRHOLDER / TITULAIRE DE CHAIRE DE RECHERCHE DU CANADA

Nominated PICIHR2009Canada Research Chairs - CIHR Funded - Tier 2

Principal investigators: Haghighi, Ali Pejmun

Keywords: Crc

$500,000

Fragile X Mental Retardation Protein interacts with Rac GTPase to control synaptic growth and function.

SupervisorCIHR2008Fellowship Award - Priority Announcement: Fragile X (SHOPP)

Principal investigators: Ball, Robin W

Keywords: Drosophila; Electrophysiology; Fluorescence Imaging; Fragile X; Genetics; Neuromuscular Junction; Plasticity; Rac Gtpase; Synaptic Development

$45,000

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: Cap-Dependent Translation Dear Professor Haghighi, 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 cap-dependent translation 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]