Dr. Jane Batt

Biographical Sketch

Jane Batt graduated from McMaster University medical school in 1991. She trained in Internal Medicine and Respirology at the University of Toronto (1991-1997). She completed her PhD in the Institute of Medical Sciences (2002 - Thesis: Characterization of the Role of PTPsigma in Mammalian Development), and a post-doc in the laboratory of Jim Woodgett (Medical Biophysics. Princess Margaret Hospital, University of Toronto).

University Appointments

Assistant Professor, University of Toronto

Hospital Appointments

Respirologist, St Michaels Hospital, Toronto Scientist, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Instititute, St Michaels.

Clinical Activities

General respirology
Tuberculosis

Research Interests

Molecular Mechanisms Underlying skeletal muscle atrophy and dysfunction in endstage respiratory disease and critical illness.

Current Grant Support

Title of Proposal: Nedd4 Regulation of Skeletal Muscle Atrophy and Regeneration Funding Source/Program Name; CIHR Neuromuscular Research Partnership Program JNM 90595 Amount 338,000 (Oct 2008 - Sept 2011)

Title of Proposal: Molecular Mechanisms Underlying ICU-Acquired Skeletal Muscle Dysfunction Funding Source/Program Name; Physicians Services Incorporated Foundation Amount; 170,000 (Mar 2010 - Mar 2012)

Selected Recent Publications

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Chapters and Monographs

Speizer F, Horton S, Batt J, Slutsky A. Respiratory Disease of Adults; In Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries, Second Edition. Senior Editor Jamison Dean, NIH (Dec 2005)