Dr. Jean Pierre Perreault

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Biography

Jean-Pierre Perreault is a distinguished Professor at the University of Sherbrooke where he has held various administrative roles including Rector, Vice-President for Research and Graduate Studies, and Director of the Department of Biochemistry. His research focuses on molecular genetics, viral infections, and biochemical processes, particularly the structure and function of RNA, including G-quadruplex structures. Perreault's extensive academic background includes a Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Montreal and a postdoctoral fellowship at Yale University. He has published significant work in RNA bioengineering and has received numerous awards, including the Mérite Estrien and recognition as Researcher of the Month by the CHUS Research Center. He actively contributes to scientific communities through various committees, including roles in the francophone Association for Knowledge and the Administration Board of SAGE-Innovation. His dedication to research not only impacts academic fields but also extends to practical applications in health and technology.

Research Interests

Molecular Genetics Viral Infections Biochemistry Molecular Biology Bioinformatics Catalytic RNA Functional Genomics G-Quadruplex Structures RNA Structure-Function Transcriptome Ribozymes Viroids RNA Structure-Function Relationship