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Xavier Banquy is a full professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy, holding a tier 2 Canada Research Chair in bio-inspired biomaterials. His research focuses on developing innovative biomaterials for treating joint pathologies and central nervous system diseases. Banquy's team is engaged in the field of nanomedicine, working on new technologies to enhance the therapeutic effectiveness of drugs. His lab operates at the intersection of materials chemistry, biomedical nanotechnology, and pharmaceutical sciences, comprising researchers from various backgrounds including engineering, physics, chemistry, and biomedical sciences. Banquy's contributions to the field have been recognized through multiple awards, including the Otis Williams Postdoctoral Fellowship and a tier 2 Canada Research Chair from 2013-2018, with a renewal in 2018. He has trained numerous graduate students and has an extensive portfolio of research projects funded by various institutions, focusing on the development of bioadhesive polymers, lubricating polymers for osteoarthritis treatment, and nanoparticle characterization. Banquy is also involved in several research initiatives aimed at understanding molecular interactions and the therapeutic applications of nanoparticles in various biomedical contexts.
Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.