Unexpected roles for mitochondrial derived vesicles in immunity and death

Heidi M. McBride, PhD, FRSC
Professor
Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery
McGill University
Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital
Montreal, QC, Canada

Director
Rare Neurological Disease Group at the Neuro

Chair
Canada Research Chair in Mitochondrial Cell Biology

This conference is hosted by Jennifer Estall, PhD. This conference is part of the 2025-2026 IRCM conference calendar.

About this conference
TBD

About Heidi M. McBride
Dr. McBride is a Professor at McGill University in the Montreal Neurological Institute. Her work focuses on the molecular mechanisms and function of mitochondrial dynamics. The overarching theme is to understand the fundamental behavior of the mitochondria, including fusion, fission and the generation of mitochondrial derived vesicles (MDVs). The goal is to identify the molecular mechanisms of communication required to mediate cellular transitions, including metabolic, cell cycle, immune pathways and cell death transitions.  Recent areas of research interest include mechanisms of mitochondrial contributions to rare and common diseases, the mechanisms of MDV formation, and the role of the mitochondria as a unique signaling platform in the cell.

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