Carl A. Gagnon

Carl A. Gagnon is a Professor at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Université de Montréal, specializing in viral diseases of animals. His research focuses on porcine viral pathogens such as PRRSV, circovirus, and influenza, with emphasis on co-infections and pathogen interactions. He directs diagnostic laboratories (LDVV and LDM) and leads the CRIPA research network. He has extensive grants in virology and infectious diseases.

• Education: DVM (1994, Université de Montréal), PhD (2001, INRS).

Research interests include viral pathogenesis, diagnostics, and control strategies for swine and avian viruses. Key projects involve genomic surveillance of PRRSV and co-infection dynamics. His labs utilize advanced techniques like qPCR and high-throughput sequencing.

Recent articles highlight studies on zinc metabolism in viral infections, SARS-CoV-2 in cats, and antiviral drug efficacy against PRRSV. Grants include strategic initiatives from CRSNG and industry partnerships. Supervised over 20 students, focusing on viral co-infections and diagnostics.

Labs: CRIPA, LPMIA, LDVV, LDM. Future work includes automation of diagnostic processes and novel antiviral strategies for avian diseases.