Joey Ghersi

Joey Ghersi is an Assistant Professor/Researcher in the Department of Pathology and Cell Biology at the University of Montreal, affiliated with the Azrieli Research Center at CHU Sainte-Justine. His research focuses on understanding mechanisms regulating hematopoietic stem cell heterogeneity using zebrafish as a model. He holds a PhD from the University of Geneva and completed postdoctoral training at Yale University.

Education:

• PhD in Developmental Biology and Hematovascular System, University of Geneva (2013-2018)
• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Developmental Biology, Yale University (2018-2024)
• MSc in Cell Biology and Pathology, University of Lyon 1 (2011-2013)
• BSc in Cell Biology, University of Lyon 1 (2007-2011)

Research Interests:

• Molecular mechanisms of hematopoietic stem cell heterogeneity
• Embryonic endothelial-to-hematopoietic transition
• Role of microRNAs (e.g., miR-128) in signaling pathways (Wnt/Notch)
• Zebrafish as a vertebrate model for blood production
• Stem cell differentiation and disease formation

Awards:

• American Heart Association Postdoctoral Fellowship (2022-2024)
• International Vascular Biology Meeting Award (2022)
• Ethel Browne Harvey Seminar Speaker (2022)

Grants & Projects:

• CRSNG Discovery Grant (2025-2031): 'Deciphering HSPCs Heterogeneity in Zebrafish' (Lead Researcher)
• Tremplin Vers La Découverte Grant (2025-2031): Same project

Labs & Affiliations:

• Ghersi Laboratory at CHU Sainte-Justine (opened 2024)
• Affiliated with the Azrieli Research Center