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France-Isabelle Auzanneau is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Guelph. Her research focuses on the synthesis and conformational analysis of carbohydrate-based antigens, particularly those associated with tumor cells and bacterial infections. She investigates how these antigens interact with the immune system, aiming to develop immunotherapeutics.
- Educational Background:
- B.Sc., Paris-Sud Orsay University (1985)
- M.Sc., Paris-Sud Orsay University (1986)
- Ph.D., Paris-Sud Orsay University (1989)
Her work involves advanced techniques such as nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, molecular dynamics simulations, and organic synthesis for glycosylation reactions. She studies Lewis blood group antigens and their analogues, exploring their roles in immune responses and potential applications in vaccine design.
Recent publications highlight her contributions to understanding glycan stability, self-assembly of carbohydrate networks, and the development of dimeric antigen fragments. Her lab at the University of Guelph (MACN 226/239) is equipped with modern instrumentation for chromatography, molecular modeling, and biointerface studies.
She has mentored numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, fostering expertise in carbohydrate chemistry and immunological applications. Her collaborations span disciplines, including food science and microbiology, reflecting a broad impact in glycosciences.
