{"id":15834,"date":"2024-06-28T12:01:22","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T16:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/?post_type=cu-people&p=15834"},"modified":"2026-01-30T12:21:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T17:21:14","slug":"kama-szereszewski","status":"publish","type":"cu-people","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/biology\/people\/kama-szereszewski\/","title":{"rendered":"Kama Szereszewski"},"content":{"rendered":"

Current Work<\/h2>\n

At Carleton University, I lead the Master of Biotechnology program<\/a> \u2014 the MBA for scientists \u2014 where I equip the next generation of innovators with the industry \u201ccheat codes\u201d needed to excel in biotech and deeptech.<\/p>\n

My mission is to bridge the gap between academia and industry<\/strong>, transforming students into highly qualified, versatile talent ready to thrive at the lab bench or the business side of research. I focus on highly translational skills and facilitate hands-on industry collaborations\u2014even without a wet lab.<\/p>\n

I also specialize in feasibility analysis\u2014helping researchers and founders stress-test whether their science has real commercial potential and a credible path to market.<\/p>\n

Current Opportunities<\/h2>\n

Want to work with me? Here\u2019s what that can look like:<\/p>\n

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  • For Companies: I help biotech and deeptech ventures develop, beta-test, and validate their research on the path to clinic or market\u2014turning R&D into real products.<\/li>\n
  • For Students:\n
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    • Undergraduates: Volunteers, 3901\/4901\/4907\/4908 directed studies<\/li>\n
    • Graduates: Enroll in the Master of Biotechnology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • For Aspiring Founders: If you\u2019re looking to spin out your own startup from research, I can help you build the roadmap.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Previous Research<\/h2>\n

      My research interests are deeply rooted in my industry background, particularly in regenerative medicine, medical devices, medical scaffolds, neuroscience, and bio-hacking. During my Ph.D., I focused on inflammation, DNA damage, metabolism and neuroprotection. I am fascinated by the interconnection between the gut microbiome and the brain, genomic sequencing, and microRNAs.<\/p>\n

      Selected Publications<\/h2>\n
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      • Kama Szereszewski, Ryan Hickey, Andrew E. Pelling, Maxime Leblanc Latour, Mark Stroobach, Pavel Milman, Christopher Odding, Paula Cristina De Sousa Faria Tischer. Dermal Fillers. Patent Number EP4161603A1. Filed: 2021-06-08, Published: 2023-04-12<\/li>\n
      • Ryan Hickey, Kama Szereszewski, Paula Cristina De Sousa Faria Tischer, Andrew E. Pelling, Anna Canto, Joshua Salamun, Matthew Lourenco. Plant-derived aerogels, hydrogels, and foams, and methods and uses thereof. Patent Number WO2022087750A1. Filed: 2021-10-29, Published: 2022-05-05.<\/li>\n
      • Ryan Hickey, Andrew E. Pelling, Santiago Campuzano, Paula Cristina De Sousa Faria Tischer, Kama Szereszewski. Composite Biomaterials. Patent Number EP3969566A1. Filed: 2020-05-14, Published: 2022-03-23.<\/li>\n
      • Logan, S., Szereszewski, K.E. Bennet, N.C., Hart, D.W.W., van Jaarsveld, B., Pamenter, M.E. and Storey, K.B. The brains of six African mole-rat species show divergent responses to hypoxia. Journal of Experimental Biology. 2020<\/li>\n
      • Szereszewski, K.E. and Storey, K.B. 2019. Identification of a prosurvival neuroprotective mitochondrial peptide in a mammalian hibernator. Cell Biochemistry and Function. 37(7), pp 494-503.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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