Dr. Casimiro Gerarduzzi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Casimiro Gerarduzzi, Ph.D., is a principal researcher in the renal fibrosis research unit. He is also an assistant professor under grant funding in the Department of Medicine at the Université de Montréal. His research focuses on the signaling mechanisms leading to kidney fibrosis in both preclinical and clinical contexts, aiming to identify molecular markers useful for diagnosis and therapy. Gerarduzzi has received several awards and recognitions, including a new researcher grant from KRESCENT in 2018 and funding support from KRESCENT/IRSC. His ongoing projects investigate the roles of matricellular proteins in fibrotic kidney disease and their involvement in renal cell carcinoma. He actively supervises graduate students in their theses related to renal health. He collaborates with various research units and institutions, such as CIUSSS de l'Est-de-l'Île-de-Montréal. He is committed to advancing knowledge in nephrology and molecular transportation related to renal diseases.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Université de Montréal • Montreal, QC

Teaching and conducting research in the fields of health sciences and medical sciences.

Awards

#2018

New Researcher Grant

#2018

Infrastructure Support

#2017

Grant

#2016

Innovation Discovery

#2011

Doctoral Scholarship

Requirements for Université de Montréal

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
MSc in Pharmacology or equivalent Research supervisor confirmation
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2/C1)
Specialization Notes

Department of Pharmacology and Physiology - Research intensive with options in Neuropharmacology and Pharmacogenomics.