Dr. Pascale Legault

Professor

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Biography

Pascale Legault is a leading researcher in RNA molecular medicine, focusing on the fundamental biochemical processes governed by specific RNA/RNA and RNA/protein interactions. Her work investigates RNA's roles in various mechanisms, including RNA cleavage, regulation of translation, modification, and splicing. Additionally, she studies the implications of RNA-related processes in viruses like hepatitis C, HIV, and SARS-CoV. Pascale employs NMR spectroscopy and other biophysical methods to explore RNA structure and function. Her research aims to enhance understanding of RNA structural recognition to inform drug design for cancer and viral treatments. She has been instrumental in several key projects, emphasizing structural studies and functional genomics, and has supervised numerous graduate theses at the doctoral and master’s levels.

Research Interests

Experience

Department Director

2018-01-01 — Present

Université de Montréal • Montréal, QC, Canada

Leading the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine.

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
  • Transcripts
  • 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.