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Hélène Girouard is a full professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Physiology at the Université de Montréal, specializing in neurovascular coupling mechanisms and cerebral blood flow. She obtained her Ph.D. in cardiovascular physiology from the Université de Montréal in 2002 and continued her postdoctoral training in neurobiology at Weill Medical College of Cornell University and pharmacology at the University of Vermont. Since 2008, she has directed her research lab at the Centre universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal. Her research focuses on the cellular and molecular mechanisms that govern neurovascular coupling, emphasizing how synaptic activity influences blood flow to meet neuronal metabolic demands, which is critical in understanding various neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and hypertension. Girouard has received numerous accolades for her research contributions, including recognition from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the American Heart Association. She leads several funded research projects exploring the impacts of vascular dysfunction on cognitive aging and Alzheimer’s disease, demonstrating her commitment to advancing knowledge in cardiovascular and neurological health.
Université de Montréal • Montréal, QC
Leading research in neurovascular coupling and cerebral blood flow mechanisms.
Department of Pharmacology and Physiology - Research intensive with options in Neuropharmacology and Pharmacogenomics.