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Mary Hitt, Ph.D.

B.A. Biology, B.S. Chemistry (University of Missouri, St. Louis, USA)
Ph.D. Biochemistry (University of California, Berkeley, USA)
Post-doctoral Fellowships
(Royal Postgraduate Medical School, London, UK and McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada)
Associate Professor, Department of Oncology, University of Alberta

Mailing Address & Phone/FAX/E-Mail
Dr. Mary Hitt
Department of Oncology University of Alberta
Room 3334 Cross Cancer Institute
11560 University Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 1Z2
Office phone: (780)-432-8571
Office fax: (780)-432-8892
For more information, please contact: Mary.Hitt@cancerboard.ab.ca

Research Interest Summary

  • Development of tumor-targeted viruses as cancer therapeutics
  • Characterization of mechanisms of virus replication and transformation  
Teaching and Outreach Activities

Dr. Hitt is the primary instructor for Introduction to Oncology (ONCOL 320), a lecturer for Tumor Biology (ONCOL 520), and facilitator for the Discovery Learning Oncology block in Medicine and Dentistry (MED 525/DDS 508). Dr. Hitt is also involved in the CIHR Synapse mentorship program and has participated in activities such as Science Fair judging, the DiscoverE summer camp program , and the Sanofi-Aventis Biotechnology Challenge program

Research Funding

Funded by grants from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Alberta Cancer Research Institute Legacy Program

Research Training Opportunities

Opportunities for research training are available for graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and summer students.