Jan D. Huizinga, McMaster University

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Department of Medicine Professor Hamilton, Ontario huizinga@mcmaster.ca Office: (905) 525-9140 ext. 22590

Bio/Research

The goal of my research laboratory is to elucidate control mechanisms of the motility of gastrointestinal tract. The focus is the physiology of interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC) as pacemaker cells of the gut. We combine electrophysiological, molecular biological and morphological techniques.
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Bio/Research

The goal of my research laboratory is to elucidate control mechanisms of the motility of gastrointestinal tract. The focus is the physiology of interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC) as pacemaker cells of the gut. We combine electrophysiological, molecular biological and morphological techniques.

Our research continues to be an exciting journey, discovering the role of ICC in peristalsis, from sensing the distention, to directing peristaltic contractions. We search for clues in whole animals, tissue, single cells and tissue from patients with motility disorders. We work together with gastroenterologists, pathologists and surgeons.


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