CanNRT Research Forum | Using Human Stem Cell Models to Study Neural Circuits and Understand Neurodevelopmental Disease Mechanisms

Overview

Speaker(s): Karun K. Singh
Date: October 28, 2026
Time: TBA
Language: English
Format: Online, via Zoom
Target Audience: CanNRT Members

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Speaker

Dr. Karun Singh is a Senior Scientist in the Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute and Krembil Brain Institute, located at University Health Network (UHN). He is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, and Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology (LMP) at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. His lab utilizes patient-derived neural 3D organoid/assembloid models, in combination with multi-omic approaches, to study neurodevelopmental and adult neurological and vision disorders. The long-term goal is to utilize these platforms to study disease etiology, and develop regenerative medicine approaches such as genetic therapies.

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About CanNRT Research Forums

The Canadian Neurodevelopmental Research Training (CanNRT) Platform’s Research Forums showcase the diverse work of CanNRT members. The Distinguished Speakers Series features presentations from esteemed international experts. Co-led by CanNRT trainees and the CanNRT team, these workshops promote collaboration and knowledge exchange on topics related to neurodevelopment and associated conditions.