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Lillian DeBruin

Associate Professor

Research / Areas of Expertise

Membrane biochemistry
Myelin biology
Proteomics

Biography / Academic Background

I received my PhD (biochemistry) in 2001 and my MSc (biochemical toxicology) in 1988 from the University of Guelph.

Prior to joining Laurier, I was employed in various government and private laboratories.

Research Interests / Ongoing Projects

The main focus of my research is on biological membranes and microdomains including lipid rafts. The characterization of microdomains in the myelin membrane has utilized various proteomic approaches. Currently, my research group is investigating various oxidoreductase activities in myelin and their putative role in the trans-plasma membrane electron transport system.

Selected Publications

DeBruin, L.S., and Harauz G. “White matter rafting — Membrane microdomains in myelin.” Neurochemistry Research 32, 213-28 (2007).
DeBruin, L.S., Haines, J.D., Wellhauser, L.A., Radeva, G., Schonmann, V., Bienzle, D. and Harauz G. “The developmental partitioning of myelin basic protein into membrane microdomains.” Journal of Neuroscience Research 80, 211-25 (2005).