Dr. Francis Rodier

Professor

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Biography

Francis Rodier completed his doctoral studies at the Université de Montréal in molecular biology and pursued postdoctoral training at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the Buck Institute for Research on Aging in California. In 2009, he was recruited by the Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM) and the Institut du cancer de Montréal as part of the brain repatriation program from the Institute. His research focuses on expanding the understanding of cellular and tissue actors involved in DNA damage responses and cellular senescence, key biological phenomena implicated in cancer therapy, aging, and the modulation of treatment effects associated with these diseases. Rodier's expertise encompasses various disciplines, such as oncology, geriatrics, molecular biology, and virology, with a keen interest in apoptosis, carcinogenesis, and host-tumor interactions. He is involved in multiple research projects aimed at understanding cancer cell fate decisions and developing innovative therapeutic strategies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2009-01-01 — Present

Université de Montréal • Montréal, QC

Hold a professorship in the Department of Radiology, Radio-Oncology and Nuclear Medicine, focusing on cancer research and treatment strategies.

Awards

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Discovery of the Year 2019

2019-01-01

Courses

BIM7022B – Lectures in Molecular Biology 2 BIM7022C – Lectures in Molecular Biology 3

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.