Lisa Porter
Distinguised Professor,
University of Windsor, Windsor, ON
Executive Director, WE-SPARK Health Institute
VP Research & Scientific Director,
St. Joseph’s Health Care London.
Dr. Lisa Porter is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Windsor.
She earned her Ph.D. from McMaster University and completed postdoctoral training at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Porter is the founding director of the WE-SPARK Health Institute, established in 2019, which unites health research efforts across multiple institutions in Windsor-Essex.
In February 2024, she was appointed Vice President of Research and Scientific Director at St. Joseph’s Health Care London. Her research focuses on cancer biology, particularly the role of cell cycle regulators in tumor development and progression. Dr. Porter has been recognized for her contributions to health research, including receiving the Ontario Medical Association's 2023 Centennial Award.