Dr. Nabil Seidah

Professor

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Biography

Nabil Georges Seidah is a Professor and researcher at the Université de Montréal, specializing in health sciences and medical sciences, particularly neuroendocrine biochemistry. His research focuses on the elucidation of molecular and cellular mechanisms in the biosynthetic machinery of secretory proteins and prohormones. Seidah has significantly contributed to the understanding of proprotein convertases, enzymes that are critical for the activation and maturation of secretory proteins. His work has implications in various disease states, including cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and dyslipidemia. Seidah has published extensively on the roles of convertases like SKI-1 and PCSK9 in cholesterol metabolism and pathologies such as hypercholesterolemia. He has received numerous awards for his contributions to research, including the Grand Prix scientifique from the Fondation Lefoulon-Delalande and recognition as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. In addition to his extensive research, he also supervises graduate students and has made significant contributions to the academic community at the IRCM and Université McGill.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1974-01-01 — Present

Université de Montréal • Montréal, QC, Canada

Full-time professor focusing on neuroendocrine biochemistry.

Awards

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Prix Wilder-Penfield

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McLaughlin Medal

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Diamond Jubilee Medal

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Member of the Order of Canada

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.