Alexa Pichet Binette

Alexa Pichet Binette is an Associate Professor and researcher at the Université de Montréal's Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, and the Centre de Recherche de l'Institut Universitaire de Gériatrie de Montréal (CRIUGM). She holds a PhD in Neuroscience from McGill University and completed postdoctoral training at Lund University, Sweden. Her research focuses on understanding neurodegenerative processes in aging and Alzheimer's disease, utilizing multimodal biomarker approaches such as neuroimaging (PET/ MRI), blood-based markers, and proteomics across international cohorts. Her work is funded by the Fonds de recherche du Québec and the IUGM Foundation.

• Affiliations: CRIUGM, Institut de Génie Biomédical (IGB), CIUSSS Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal
• Recruitment: Actively seeking master’s/PhD students and postdocs

Key research interests include Alzheimer's pathophysiology, biomarker development, and early detection strategies. Her lab analyzes longitudinal data to track disease progression and identify therapeutic targets. Recent studies emphasize tau and amyloid pathology interactions, vascular influences, and plasma biomarker validation. Awards and grants are not explicitly listed, but her work is supported by major research funds.

Publications highlight advancements in tau PET imaging, plasma biomarkers, and machine learning applications in neurodegenerative disease prediction. Ongoing collaborations aim to translate findings into clinical practice, emphasizing prevention and early intervention strategies.