Dr. Guy Rutter

Professor

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Biography

Guy Rutter is a professor at the University of Montreal's Faculty of Medicine, specializing in Medical Sciences and Health Sciences. His research focuses on understanding signal transduction in pancreatic beta cells, utilizing functional genomics to dissect the roles of genes associated with type 2 diabetes—especially those influencing the activity of pancreatic beta cells. He aims to enhance the understanding of this organ's function. His ongoing research examines connectivity among beta cells in the islets of Langerhans, the regulation of insulin secretion by incretins and other circulating factors related to diabetes progression, and the roles of mitochondria in controlling insulin secretion. Rutter's work is supported by start-up funds at the Research Center of the University Hospital Center of Montreal and the Wellcome Trust.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

University of Montreal • Montreal, Canada

Professor in the Faculty of Medicine.

Awards

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Sir Philip Randle Prize Conference

2023-05-01
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Albert Renold Prize

2020-01-01
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Wellcome Trust Researcher Prize

2018-01-01
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Dorothy Hodgkin Conference

2014-01-01
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Wellcome Trust Senior Investigator Prize

2012-01-01
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Wolfson Research Merit Prize

2011-01-01
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Mary Jane Krugel Prize

2004-01-01
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Minkowski Prize

2004-01-01

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.