Welcome Dr. Gurnit Kaur, Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream to the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology
Faculty News
The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology is pleased to welcome Dr. Gurnit Kaur, Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream.
Dr. Gurnit Kaur completed her undergraduate degree in Pharmacology from the University of Auckland, New Zealand and went on to receive her Master of Science degree in Food Safety and Toxicology from the University of Hong Kong. Her interest in toxicology and arsenic groundwater contamination led to her doctoral degree from the University of Alberta where she studied the molecular interactions of arsenic with the trace element selenium. Her work also involved the characterization of genetic variation in membrane transport proteins to understand how this may contribute to inter-individual differences in arsenic-induced toxicity.
During her time at the University of Alberta, Dr. Kaur was involved in teaching and mentorship activities for undergraduate studies in the Departments of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, and Physiology. Dr. Kaur brings years of industry experience in medical communications and pharmaceutical training, where she has been involved in the development of learning experiences for a range of audiences.
Dr. Kaur is a strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), having led projects on racial bias in healthcare and barriers to health equity. Her pedagogical interests center around creating inclusive learning experiences that integrate real-world applications and emerging digital tools into the pharmacology and toxicology curriculum. Dr. Kaur's teaching philosophy promotes the use of evidence-based behavioural principles and a pedagogy of care to improve learning outcomes for students.
Dr. Kaur began her role with the Department on July 1, 2024, and her office is located in the Medical Science Building (4352). Dr. Kaur will be teaching the following courses in the upcoming year: Biomedical Toxicology, Systems Pharmacology II, and The Molecular and Biochemical Basis of Toxicology.
