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Joan Laur is an Associate Professor at the Université de Montréal in the Department of Biological Sciences. She leads an implementation team for phytotechnologies at Espace pour la Vie since 2019, and has been involved in transdisciplinary applied research since 2021 within the Institut de Recherche en Biologie Végétale. Her work integrates biological sciences with arts, humanities, communication, and museology, fostering innovation in ecotechnology and agroecology. Laur's environmental biology research utilizes molecular physiology and omics technologies to study plant-microbiome-environment interactions, employing various methodologies including controlled experiments and complex environmental studies. Her research topics include phytoremediation, nature-based solutions, and the impacts of living environments on the resilience of organisms and ecosystems. Laur has secured significant funding for her projects and has supervised over thirty students, emphasizing a transdisciplinary approach that links fundamental biology with practical ecotechnological applications. Her key research interests encompass molecular plant physiology, plant-microbiome interactions, urban agriculture, and ecological transitions, aimed at developing sustainable practices in agriculture and urban ecosystems.
Université de Montréal • Montréal, Canada
Teaching and conducting research in biological sciences with a focus on applied research.
Department of Pharmacology and Physiology - Research intensive with options in Neuropharmacology and Pharmacogenomics.