Research Interests

Non-viral gene delivery systems for gene therapy applications, focusing on formulation development, optimization, and transfection efficiency; simulation-based medical education, particularly in anatomy and clinical skills training; interdisciplinary collaborations between physical chemistry, biomedical applications, and medical education to foster research and teaching innovation; innovation in medical education, including curriculum development and faculty training for simulation-based teaching; improving gene therapy efficacy through the design of advanced synthetic carriers and DNA constructs.

Spotlight

Dr. Gurmeet Lall is the Director of Clinical Anatomy & Simulation at the Toronto Metropolitan University School of Medicine. She holds a PhD in Pharmacy, with research specializing in the design, formulation, and characterization of nanosized non-viral gene delivery systems for gene therapy applications. Her research experience also includes simulation-based medical education, where she applies evidence-informed approaches to develop, evaluate, and optimize high-impact simulation curricula for both undergraduate and postgraduate learners.

Dr. Lall’s scholarly and professional career is defined by interdisciplinary excellence, high-stakes project leadership, and the integration of scientific innovation with transformative medical education. She has successfully led research teams, directed large-scale academic and clinical initiatives, and built simulation-based educational programs that shape the next generation of healthcare professionals. Her work integrates rigorous scientific inquiry with immersive, human-centered medical education, positioning her as a leader in the future of simulation, anatomy teaching, and applied health-sciences research.