
TRUSHAR R. PATEL
BSc, MSc, PhD, MRSC
Background
Our group employs cell biology, biochemical and structural-biophysical techniques to investigate biomolecular interactions and establish their functional roles. Specifically, we are studying host-viral interactions to understand how viral molecules hijack our cellular machinery to allow viral replication. We are also investigating structure-function relationships of focal adhesion proteins (e.g. Zyxin and WTIP) and study their role in cancer.
Assistant Professor – Apr 2016 to present | University of Lethbridge, Canada |
Visiting Scientist – Jan 2016 to Mar 2016 | University of Manitoba, Canada |
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Research Fellow – Sep 2013 to Sep 2015 | University of Birmingham, UK |
Research Associate – Jun 2012 to Aug 2013 | University of Manitoba, Canada |
Postdoctoral Fellow – Oct 2007 to May 2012 | University of Manitoba, Canada |
Ph.D. (Biosciences) – 2003 to 2007 | University of Nottingham, UK |
M.Sc. (Biotechnology) – 2000 to 2002 | Sardar Patel University, India |
B.Sc. (Biotechnology) – 1997 to 2000 | Sardar Patel University, India |


