Dr. Danielle Jacques

Professor

Biography

Danielle Jacques is a Professor at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of Sherbrooke, specializing in cardiovascular physiology and cell signaling. She holds leadership roles such as the Director of the BioMed Unit and has been instrumental in integrating basic sciences into the new medical curriculum. Her research encompasses a range of topics including electrophysiology, endothelium function, hypertrophy, and heart failure. She has received numerous accolades for her contributions to cardiovascular sciences, including a Fellow designation from the International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences and the Distinguished Service Award for her impactful research. Jacques has served in editorial roles on various scientific journals and has contributed significantly to advancing the understanding of calcium signaling in cardiovascular health. Her education includes a Ph.D. in Physiology from the University of Sherbrooke and postdoctoral training at McGill University. Throughout her career, she has been awarded multiple research grants for her innovative studies in cardiovascular physiology.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor
2008-01-01 — Present

University of Sherbrooke • Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada

Full professor involving in teaching and research in the field of cardiovascular physiology.

Director
2016-01-01 — Present

BioMed Unit • Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada

Director of an integrated medical program focusing on basic sciences.

Associate Professor
2003-01-01 — 2008-01-01

Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, University of Sherbrooke • Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada

Involved in teaching and research activities.

Assistant Professor
1998-01-01 — 2003-01-01

Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, University of Sherbrooke • Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada

Engaged in education and research in anatomy and cell biology.

Postdoctoral Fellow
1989-01-01 — 1994-01-01

Douglas Hospital Research Centre, McGill University • Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Conducted research in neurosciences.

Awards

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Certificate
2024-01-01
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Fellow
2017-01-01
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Distinguished Service Award
2016-01-01
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George Fodor Feature Symposium Prize
2006-01-01
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Alfred B. Grossman Prize
2004-01-01

Courses

BCL106 - Cytophysiology BCL709 - Membrane Bioelectricity of Smooth Muscle