Dr. Benoît Chabot

Professor

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Biography

Benoît Chabot is a Professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of Sherbrooke. His research interests primarily focus on alternative splicing, RNA biology, cancer, aging, and RNA binding proteins. Chabot has made significant contributions to understanding the complexities of RNA function and its implications in various biological contexts. He completed his post-doctoral fellowship at the Lunenfeld Research Institute at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto and earned his PhD in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry from Yale University. His academic career has been distinguished by numerous awards, including Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and the RNA Society Lifetime Service Award. His commitment to research excellence is further exemplified by his tenure as a Canada Research Chair in Functional Genomics and various accolades for his contributions to the field of molecular biosciences.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1988-01-01 — Present

University of Sherbrooke • Sherbrooke, QC, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in the field of microbiology and infectiology.

Awards

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Fellow

2025-01-01
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RNA Society Lifetime Service Award

2023-01-01
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JIOMICS Proteomass Scientific Society Research Award

2018-01-01
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Pierre C. Fournier Chair in Functional Genomics

2015-01-01
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Senior Investigator Award

2013-01-01
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Fellow

2007-01-01
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Canada Research Chair in Functional Genomics

2001-01-01

Requirements for University of Sherbrooke

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related scientific field.
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee (approx. CAD 101 for graduates)
  • Official university transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation / Statement of Interest
  • Letters of recommendation (typically 2-3)
  • Birth certificate copy
Specialization Notes

The University of Sherbrooke is primarily a French-language institution; functional French (B2/C1 level) is typically required for most programs unless specified for research-based paths.