Dr. Christian Beauséjour

Professor

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Biography

After obtaining his PhD in pharmacology from the University of Montreal, Beauséjour pursued postdoctoral training in Berkeley, California, where he studied cellular senescence phenotypes under the mentorship of Judith Campisi. He began his career as a scientist at Sangamo Biosciences, focusing on genome editing techniques. Since 2005, he has been a principal researcher at the CHU Sainte-Justine research center and a full professor in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Montreal. In 2015, he established the cell reprogramming and genome editing platform at CHU Sainte-Justine. His research team is interested in the immunogenicity of senescent cells and their role in cancer development, and they aim to develop senolytic cell therapies from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC).

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

University of Montreal • Montréal, QC, Canada

Leads research in cellular senescence and cancer therapy.

Requirements for University of Montreal

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2 level)
  • CV/Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.