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Leadership & Governance

Meet the scientists and advisors guiding IVMT's research vision

Institute Leadership

Matthew Thomas J Halma

Matthew Thomas J Halma, PhD

Director

Edmonton, Canada

Leading IVMT's research vision with expertise in viral metabolism and translational medicine.

Jack Tuszynski

Jack Tuszynski, PhD

Co-Director

Edmonton, Canada

Pioneer in computational biophysics and systems biology approaches to drug discovery.

Joseph Varon

Joseph Varon, MD, FACP, FCCP

Clinical Director

Houston, USA

Renowned critical care specialist leading clinical translation and trials.

Institutional Affiliation

IVMT operates within a robust institutional framework

Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology

IVMT is a center of the Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology at the University of Alberta, providing access to world-class virology infrastructure and expertise.

Politecnico di Torino Partnership

Our strategic partnership with Politecnico di Torino establishes the Computational Drug Discovery Hub, enabling AI-driven antiviral design and systems modeling.