Dr. Megan Levings and her team have recently published two papers on the very different functions and uses of regulatory T cells (Tregs). Tregs are immune cells that help to rein in immune responses to ensure that they don’t go too far and begin harming healthy tissues in their pursuit of foreign invaders.
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I study birth defects, their causes, the natural history of the disorders, and how to prevent them. Based on clinical studies and practice experience I develop guidelines for practice management for treatment and prevention of birth defects and multiple congenital anomaly disorders (also called syndromes).
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Current projects
I am evaluating the impact of folic acid food fortification and tablet supplementation on the prevention of neural tube defects in BC and, in collaboration with others, in Canada.
I am collaborating with my colleagues providing clinical patient material for molecular and cytogenetic studies.Honours & AwardsFulbright Scholar, Council of International Exchange of Scholars, USA –1995-96
