Paula Foster
Scientist
Why I Became a Scientist
As the leader of the Cellular and Molecular Imaging program at Robarts, Dr. Foster is developing imaging and cell labelling technology that uses ultra-high resolution MRI to detect cells labeled with magnetic nanoparticles. This advanced MRI technology has enormous potential, with limitless applications in a number of diseases and disorders. The Foster lab is currently focused on the use of these techniques to track stem cells used for tissue repair and regeneration and to monitor cancer cell metastasis and immune cells used as cancer treatments.
Education
- PhD, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario
- MSc, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario
- BSc (Hons), University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario
Training
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, Department of Medical Imaging, University of Western Ontario
Awards
- CIBC Support for Breast Cancer Research, $100,000
- RBC Financial Group Young Scientist Award, $200,000
- Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, A.M. Cuddy Award, $50,000
- Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Career Investigator Award
Publications
Contact Info
Paula J. Foster, Ph.D.
Scientist, Robarts Research Institute - Imaging
Cellular MRI Program Leader
Professor, Medical Biophysics
Phone: 519-663-5777 ext. 24040
Email: pfoster@robarts.ca
