Yves R Boisclair

Yves R Boisclair serves as Professor of Integrative Physiology in the Department of Animal Science at Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), where his research bridges animal agriculture and human health through endocrine regulation of mammalian metabolism.

Education:

• Doctorate in Animal Science, Cornell University
• Masters of Science in Animal Science, University of Guelph, Guelph, Canada
• Bachelors of Science in Animal Science, Université Laval, Québec, Canada

His research program investigates hormonal control of metabolism, growth, and development across molecular, cellular, and organismal levels, with emphasis on the growth hormone-IGF system and adipokines/hepatokines (leptin, adiponectin, FGF-21) during critical physiological states like pregnancy and lactation. Utilizing mouse, sheep, and cattle models, his work addresses nutrient partitioning challenges in periparturient dairy cows and metabolic adaptations to nutritional stress, directly impacting agricultural productivity and translational medicine.

Analysis of his 2019-2025 publications reveals dominant themes in FGF-21-mediated metabolic regulation, inflammatory responses during lactation transitions, and thyroid hormone interactions in neonatal development. His studies consistently employ multi-tissue approaches examining liver, adipose, and mammary metabolism with strong translational relevance to metabolic disorders.

Dr. Boisclair actively mentors graduate researchers through his laboratory investigations and has secured sustained funding for endocrine research in ruminant models. His teaching portfolio includes advanced undergraduate courses on mammary gland biology and growth mechanisms, shaping future scientists in physiological disciplines.