Dr. Joelle Pelletier

Professor

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Biography

Joelle Pelletier is a distinguished professor at the Université de Montréal, specializing in enzyme structure-function relationships and their engineering for applications in biocatalysis and therapeutic contexts. Her research focuses on combinatorial mutagenesis and kinetic biophysical characterization of enzymes, particularly in understanding drug resistance mechanisms. With a robust interdisciplinary approach, she integrates bio-organic chemistry, biochemistry, and bioinformatics to advance enzyme engineering methodologies. Over the past decade, she has witnessed a significant rise in the application of her research, especially in promoting environmentally-friendly catalytic processes with enzymes. Her lab is engaged in pioneering work that melds computational and experimental strategies to optimize enzyme functionalities, contributing to fields such as antibiotic resistance and biosensor development relevant to healthcare. Joelle Pelletier actively supervises graduate students, fostering the next generation of researchers in enzymology through innovative studies aimed at tackling pressing global health issues, including developments related to COVID-19.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2004-01-01 — Present

Université de Montréal • Montréal, QC, Canada

Conducts research and teaches in the fields of enzyme structure-function relationships, biocatalysis, and antibiotic resistance.

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
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  • 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.