Dr. Marya Ahmed
MSc, PhD · Associate Professor
Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering · University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
Education
Professional Appointments
Associate Professor
University of Alberta, Edmonton
Associate Professor
University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown
Assistant Professor
University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown
Adjunct Professor
Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Toronto · Advisor: Shana Kelley, Department of Biochemistry
NSERC Post-Doctoral Fellow
California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA · Advisor: Dr. Mark E. Davis
Editorial Advisory Board Member
American Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
CRIPA Member
Centre de Recherche en Infectiologie Porcine et Avicole
Scientific Vision
Macromolecules & Biologic Stabilization
Synthesizing macromolecules of controlled amphipathicity — polymers, nanoparticles, and hydrogels — from naturally derived lactone precursors. These are evaluated as excipients and stabilizers for proteins, nucleic acids, and cell-based products including cryopreservation.
Peptide Self-Assembly for Cancer & Antimicrobials
Synthesizing self-assembled nanoparticles, fibers, and hydrogels from peptide-based precursors. These are evaluated for immunomodulatory, antimicrobial, and drug delivery efficacies, with a primary focus on breast cancer models.