معرفی
Chantal Guillemette is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Université Laval, and serves as the Director of the Canada Research Chair in Pharmacogenomics Laboratory. She is a leading researcher in pharmacogenomics and precision oncology, focusing on prostate cancer and chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
- Institution: Université Laval
- School: Faculty of Pharmacy
- Department: Department of Pharmacology
- Academic Rank: Professor
- Email: chantal.guillemette@pha.ulaval.ca
Education:
- Baccalauréat en sciences, Université Laval
- Doctorat avec honneur en physiologie-endocrinologie, Faculté de médecine, Université Laval
- Post-doctorat en pharmacogénétique, Trondheim University, Norway
- Post-doctorat en pharmacogénomique, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA
Her research focuses on pharmacogenomics, precision oncology, drug metabolism (especially UDP-glucuronosyltransferases), hormone signaling in cancer, and metabolic reprogramming in tumors. She investigates how genetic and metabolic variations affect drug response and cancer progression, aiming to develop personalized treatment strategies. Her work integrates clinical, translational, genetic, and molecular approaches, including metabolomics and bioinformatics.
The recent scientific articles highlight trends in cancer metabolism, hormone signaling (particularly estrogen), pharmacogenomics of drug pathways, and therapeutic targeting in leukemia and prostate cancer. These works demonstrate a strong emphasis on molecular mechanisms underlying drug resistance and tumor progression, with applications in precision medicine.
Scientific Awards and Distinctions:
- Prix 2017 Professeur-chercheur par excellence, Faculté de pharmacie
- Prix 2015 Professeur-chercheur par excellence, Faculté de pharmacie
- ISSX Young Investigator Award (2009)
- SIRIUS-CHUQ Clinical Research Award (2009)
- YWCA Woman of Merit Award (2008)
- Finaliste, YWCA Woman of Merit Award (2007)
- Dean’s Honor List, Faculty of Graduate Studies (1996–1997)
Research Funding and Advising:
Dr. Guillemette has secured major grants from CIHR, NSERC, FRSQ, CFI, Prostate Cancer Canada, the Canadian Cancer Society, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, NIH/NCI (USA), and the CHU de Québec Foundation. She actively mentors a large team of graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and research professionals. Her former trainees have gone on to successful careers in academia, biotechnology, and healthcare. She teaches key courses such as Introduction to Pharmacogenomics and Clinical Pharmacokinetics.
Research Team and Collaborations:
She leads a multidisciplinary team including doctoral candidates, master’s students, research professionals, and clinical collaborators from CHU de Québec and international institutions. Her lab has produced numerous high-impact publications, with trainees often serving as first authors.
حوزههای پژوهشی
