Professor Dr. Nathalie Perreault

Biography

Nathalie Perreault is a Professor at the University of Sherbrooke, specializing in immunology and cellular biology. She focuses her research on subepithelial mesenchymal cells and their role in gastrointestinal microenvironments. Her work includes studying epithelial-mesenchymal communication, mechanotransduction, and extracellular matrix biodynamics in relation to gut-related diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer, and cancer-associated colitis. Dr. Perreault has an extensive academic background, holding a Ph.D. in Anatomy and Cellular Biology from the University of Sherbrooke and completing her postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. She has received multiple research grants from Canadian Institutes of Health Research to investigate the molecular mechanisms underpinning gastrointestinal health and disease. In addition to her research, she is active in professional organizations, serving as Co-Chair of the GI Advocacy Committee and as the Vice President of Research for the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology. Her commitment to mentorship and training the next generation of researchers strengthens her role in the academic community.

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