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Seasons Greetings from the Lab

January 05, 2009 John-Paul MichalskiLisez en Francais

Hey,

My name is John-Paul Michalski. I am a master’s student at the Ottawa Health Research Institute, an affiliate of the University of Ottawa. Quite a few of us in the lab focus on MS related research. My project specific aim is understanding the role of a protein (and not the stuff you buy at the local nutrition store) in helping cells in your brain and spinal cord to produce myelin, a fatty insulating substance. Myelin plays the same role as an insulator on an electrical wire, allowing ‘electricity’ to move along your nerves. It is this movement of electrical signals in the nerves of your brain and spinal cord that allow you to move, think, throw a baseball or type a blog.
 
I am looking forward to posting about the goings on in my lab, to give everyone an idea of just what it means to ‘research;’ and yes there is more to it than white coats and lots of glassware. I can’t wait to interact with the community; ask as many questions as you like, and I will try to answer them to the best of my abilities.
 
Cheers,
 
JP
Posted in MS Research | Permalink | Have your say: 3 Comments

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From  Jag  on  January 05, 2009
Hi there. Do you have a website for your research? And how are you being funded?
From  JP  on  January 06, 2009
Hey Jag. I do not have my own website, but you can visit the lab information page hosted on the ottawa health research institute's website: http://www.ohri.ca/profiles/kothary.asp. The lab photo is in desperate need of an update! As far as funding, I am currently receiving a studentship from the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. If you have any more questions feel free to ask.
From  wayne  on  April 06, 2009
Hey JP - just wondering if you are familiar with Dr Ashton's direct-ms.org site and his focus. Last year he presented the Vitamin D story to the Ottawa branch but he is also very focused on the affect of proteins (and diet) on MS control with some great testimonials. As an engineer, I like his logic and and depth of knowledge. The main stream has ignored diets but given the feedback, I believe there is something here. He was an early supported of the vitamin D impact and his charity funded some of the early work. His diet theories and the avoidance of certain foods makes some sense for a yougresearcher to understand

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