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Charles Després is a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Brock University, with a specialization in molecular biology and biochemistry. With over 20 years of experience, he is known for his paradigm-shifting discoveries in plant immunity, published in high-impact journals. He has received several prestigious awards, including the Tier II Canada Research Chair and the C.D. Nelson Award from the Canadian Society of Plant Biologists. His research focuses on the development of biotechnological solutions to combat pathogen resistance to common fungicides. His lab has notably discovered a receptor that detects the immune hormone salicylic acid, which enables plants to mount an immune response. Després is also developing a technology platform for target-based agrochemical discovery, aiming to position Brock University as a leading center in this field. His research interests further extend to understanding the signal transduction pathways and biochemical mechanisms of NPR1, a critical regulator of gene expression in Arabidopsis. Additionally, he is a founding member of the center at Brock that fosters collaborations between academia and agrochemical companies.
Brock University • St. Catharines, ON, Canada
Teaching and conducting research in the field of molecular biology and biochemistry.
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