Profile

Robert A R Hurta
Name:
Robert A R Hurta
Email:
rhurta@upei.ca
Position:
Professor
Department:
Biology
Phone:
902-566-0476
Building:
Duffy Science Centre 436
Island Scholar:
Island Scholar Biography

Professor

BSc, BA, MSc, PhD (Manitoba)

Dr. Robert Hurta, a molecular/cellular biologist, conducts research on gene expression and regulation relevant to vascular and cancer cell biology. He investigates the effects of compounds from plant and marine sources on cancer cell and vascular smooth muscle cell behaviours and the possible chemopreventative and chemoprotective properties of these compounds.

Research Interests
  • Gene Expression
  • Regulation relevant to vascular and cancer cell biology

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