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Nathalie Arbour is a Full Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Montreal and an accredited professor in the Department of Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, and Immunology. She holds the Claude-Bertrand Chair in Neurosurgery and is affiliated with the Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CRCHUM). Her research focuses on neuroimmunology, particularly the interactions between the immune system and the central nervous system (CNS), with a focus on T lymphocytes in multiple sclerosis (MS) pathogenesis. She has published over 56 articles and secured grants from agencies like the MS Society of Canada, CIHR, and NSERC.
Affiliations:
- University of Montreal (Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neuroscience)
- CRCHUM (Neurosciences Axis Lead)
- CHUM (Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal)
Research Interests:
Elucidating T cell mechanisms in autoimmune CNS diseases, cytokine modulation of immune responses, and neural cell interactions. Key projects include studying IL-15 and IL-27 in MS progression, and evaluating cannabinoids for symptom relief.
Grants & Awards:
- Claude-Bertrand Chair in Neurosurgery (2019–2024)
- Multiple grants from IRSC, NSERC, and MS Society of Canada
Teaching & Mentorship:
Supervised over 20 graduate students and teaches immunology and neurosciences courses. Involved in training programs like the CIHR Integrated Training Program in Neuroinflammation.
Labs/Teams:
Leads a lab at CRCHUM (office R09.464, lab R09.326) focusing on neuroimmunology. Collaborates on projects like the CANSEP trial evaluating cannabinoid efficacy in MS.