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Pierre Billon completed his Ph.D. in Cellular Molecular Biology at Laval University, where he worked under Pr. Jacques Côté at the Cancer Research Center. His research primarily investigates the functional roles of post-translational modifications in DNA replication and repair factors. Following his Ph.D., he undertook postdoctoral training at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, under Dr. Alberto Ciccia, where he studied the connections between cellular DNA repair mechanisms and genome editing technologies. His work led to the development of new tools and methodologies, enhancing genome editing capabilities for applications in cancer detection and treatment. In November 2020, he established his own laboratory at the University of Calgary in the Cumming School of Medicine and became a member of the Robson DNA Science Centre and the Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute. His research focuses on genome stability and the innovative applications of CRISPR-based precision genome editing to address hereditary diseases and cancer. Billon's laboratory aims to control DNA repair mechanisms to improve the efficiency and safety of genome editing technologies, thereby contributing to the fundamental understanding of DNA repair mechanisms and the development of targeted cancer therapies.
Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.