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Lawrence C. Smith is a distinguished professor at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the Université de Montréal, specializing in animal genetics and reproduction. He earned his MSc in Genetics and PhD in Mammalian Embryology from the University of Edinburgh, where he pioneered nuclear transfer techniques under Dr. Ian Wilmut's guidance, which ultimately contributed to the cloning of Dolly the sheep, the first mammal cloned from an adult somatic cell line. His research focuses on nuclear-cytoplasmic interactions in mammalian embryos, exploring the epigenetic control of embryonic development, mitochondrial DNA inheritance, and advancements in cloning and transgenic techniques. Smith has led various research projects and collaborated with industry partners to improve assisted reproductive technologies in livestock. He has received numerous awards, including the Pfizer Animal Health Research Excellence Award in 1998 and holds a Canada Research Chair in Animal Cloning and Embryonic Biotechnology. A notable figure in his field, he is frequently invited as a keynote speaker worldwide.
Université de Montréal • Montreal, QC
Leading research and teaching in animal genetics and reproductive technologies.
Department of Pharmacology and Physiology - Research intensive with options in Neuropharmacology and Pharmacogenomics.