معرفی
Richard Robitaille is a Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at the Université de Montréal's Faculty of Medicine. He leads research on glial-cell modulation of synaptic functions, particularly at neuromuscular junctions (NMJs) in health and disease. His work focuses on ALS, aging, and synaptic plasticity, leveraging advanced imaging and molecular techniques.
Research Interests: Glial-neuronal interactions, ALS pathophysiology, NMJ maintenance, and synaptic plasticity. His studies explore how glial cells influence synaptic activity and degeneration, with implications for therapy development.
Grants & Projects: Robitaille has secured funding from CIHR, FRQNT, Brain Canada, and others. Key projects include targeting glial cells to preserve NMJ function in ALS and studying NMJ vulnerability across muscle types. He collaborates on interdisciplinary initiatives like UNIQUE (neuroscience-AI integration).
Labs & Teams: He leads a lab studying NMJ biology and collaborates with teams at the SNC (Signalisation Neurale et Circuiterie), RQRV (Vieillissement), and CIRCA (Cerveau et Apprentissage).
