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Jessica Deslauriers is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Université Laval, and a researcher within the Neurosciences Axis at the CHU de Québec Research Center (CRCHU de Québec-Université Laval). She holds a strong academic background in physiology and pharmacology, with extensive translational research experience bridging preclinical and clinical studies in psychiatric disorders.
- Baccalauréat in Pharmacology, Université de Sherbrooke (2005–2008)
- Master’s in Physiology, Université de Sherbrooke (2008–2010)
- PhD in Physiology, Université de Sherbrooke (2010–2014)
- Postdoctoral Training, University of California San Diego and Veterans Affairs San Diego Medical Center (2015–2019)
Her research centers on understanding the neuroinflammatory mechanisms that contribute to vulnerability following psychological trauma, particularly in the development of post-traumatic psychiatric conditions such as PTSD, schizophrenia, and depression. She investigates prenatal inflammation, behavioral models in rodents, and human clinical correlates, aiming to identify inflammatory and imaging biomarkers that predict trauma susceptibility. Her goal is to develop precision pharmacotherapy tailored to individual molecular and pathophysiological profiles, especially in high-risk populations.
Although specific article titles are not listed in the provided text, her body of work is rooted in translational neuroscience, combining behavioral paradigms, MRI imaging, genetic and chemogenetic approaches, and molecular pharmacology. Her research trajectory emphasizes interdisciplinary and cross-species methodologies to bridge gaps between basic science and clinical application.
Scientific Awards and Distinctions:
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Postdoctoral Fellowship (2015)
- Fonds de la Recherche en Santé du Québec (FRQS) Postdoctoral Training Award (2015, 2017)
- FRQS Doctoral Scholarship (2012)
- Nomination for Postdoc Appreciation Award, UC San Diego (2019)
- Prix Jean-Pierre Caillé for excellence, involvement, and innovation, Université de Sherbrooke (2016)
- Dean’s Honor, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMSS), Université de Sherbrooke (2010, 2014)
Dre Deslauriers leads a research laboratory at CRCHU de Québec-Université Laval supported by competitive grants from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the Fondation du CHU de Québec. Her advising and mentorship activities are implied through her leadership role, though no formal students are listed. She has developed expertise in pharmacology, molecular biology, behavioral neuroscience, and neurodevelopmental models of psychiatric disease, positioning her at the forefront of trauma-related mental health research.
Her lab integrates rodent models with human studies, employing cutting-edge methodologies such as chemogenetics and neuroimaging to explore trauma vulnerability. The team works within a multidisciplinary framework, aiming to translate mechanistic insights into clinical interventions for psychiatric disorders.
