Dr. Jean François Pflieger

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jean-François Pflieger is an Associate Professor at the Université de Montréal's Department of Biological Sciences. His research focuses on developmental changes within sensorimotor systems that underlie behaviors in mammals. Specifically, he is interested in the role of electrical activity in the maturation of locomotor networks located in the spinal cord of the Brazilian opossum, Monodelphis domestica. His lab examines various aspects of motor development, locomotion, and neurophysiology, contributing to a deeper understanding of how neural activity influences motor behavior. He has supervised numerous graduate students and has been involved in multiple research projects funded by Canadian research councils. His expertise includes neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and the study of motor and sensory systems in mammals, particularly marsupials. Through his work, Pflieger aims to elucidate the intricacies of spinal cord development and function, which is crucial for understanding both typical and atypical motor control in mammals.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Université de Montréal • Montréal, QC, Canada

Teaching and supervising graduate students in biological sciences, focusing on motor development and neurophysiology.

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.