Dr. Michelle Scott

Professor

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Biography

Michelle Scott is a professor at the University of Sherbrooke in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, specializing in the fields of biochemistry and functional genomics. She has extensive research interests in computational biology, small nucleolar RNAs (snoRNAs), transcriptomics, gene expression regulation, RNA-RNA interactions, RNA-protein interactions, integrative biology, and RNA structure. Scott received her BSc in Biochemistry from the Université de Montréal, followed by an MSc in Biochemistry Molecular Biology from the University of Calgary. Her academic journey continued with a PhD in Biochemistry from McGill University and a postdoctoral fellowship in Biological Chemistry Drug Discovery at the University of Dundee. She has held several academic positions at the University of Sherbrooke, advancing from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor, and now serving as a full Professor. Throughout her career, Scott has contributed significantly to the education of future scientists, offering various courses in biochemistry and bioinformatics, and has actively engaged in teaching and mentoring students.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Sherbrooke • Quebec, Canada

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Sherbrooke • Quebec, Canada

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Sherbrooke • Quebec, Canada

Courses

BCH718 - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of RNA BCM420 - Bioinformatics BCM613 - Data Analysis in Biochemistry with R BCH725 - Genomic Data Analysis with R BCH723 - Current Topics in Genomics BCM624 - Introduction to a Biochemical Technique BCM625 - Research in Health Biochemistry BCM626 - Research in Medical Biochemistry BCM627 - Experimental Project in Health Biochemistry BCM628 - Research Project in Health Biochemistry

Requirements for University of Sherbrooke

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related scientific field.
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee (approx. CAD 101 for graduates)
  • Official university transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation / Statement of Interest
  • Letters of recommendation (typically 2-3)
  • Birth certificate copy
Specialization Notes

The University of Sherbrooke is primarily a French-language institution; functional French (B2/C1 level) is typically required for most programs unless specified for research-based paths.