HINZLAB

The research of the Hinz Lab focuses on the role of contractile myofibroblasts in physiological tissue repair and in causing pathological tissue fibrosis. Our team is a diverse group of scientists from various disciplines, all working together to drive innovation and make a difference in the world. Our mission is to use our knowledge to help develop new treatments for diseases, and to spread awareness of the importance of tissue repair. We believe in the power of collaboration and are dedicated to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone... We aim to understand the mechanisms controlling myofibroblast function and how they influence the development of fibrosis. We carry out functional analysis of the cell's contractile apparatus (actin stress fibers), of force transmission at sites of cell-extracellular matrix contacts (focal adhesions) and of the mechanical cross-talk between contractile stress fibers of contacting fibroblasts at sites of cell-cell adherens..

Primary location: Toronto Canada