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Roxane Pouliot is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Université Laval, where she leads a multidisciplinary research team focused on tissue engineering and psoriasis. She teaches key courses in pharmaceutical technology, skin structure, and regenerative medicine at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Université Laval
- Master's degree in Organic Chemistry, Université Laval
- Doctorate in Pharmacy with honors, Université Laval / Paris XI University
- Postdoctoral studies in Biophysics, Université Laval / DiagnoCure inc.
- Postdoctoral studies in Biomedical Engineering, Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology
Her research centers on developing and characterizing in vitro tissue-engineered models of psoriatic skin to understand disease mechanisms and test therapeutic interventions. Her work integrates lipid metabolism, immunology, and skin barrier function, with a focus on polyphenolic extracts and fatty acids. She employs advanced techniques such as infrared and Raman spectroscopy, immunofluorescence, and 3D cell culture.
Her recent publications demonstrate a strong trend in using engineered skin models to study the effects of omega-3 fatty acids, polyphenols, and immune cell interactions on psoriasis pathology. The articles span molecular biology, biochemistry, dermatology, and nutrition, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach.
Scientific Awards and Scholarships:
- Prix d’excellence en enseignement catégorie encadrement aux cycles supérieurs
- Chercheur-boursier senior, Fonds de Recherche en Santé du Québec
- Chercheur-boursier junior 2, Fonds de Recherche en Santé du Québec
- Chercheur-boursier junior, GlaxoSmithKline
Dr. Pouliot supervises multiple graduate students and research interns, actively mentoring the next generation of scientists. Her research is supported by major funding agencies including the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), Fonds de la recherche en santé du Québec (FRSQ), and the Faculty of Pharmacy Research and Teaching Fund (FER). Her lab is at the forefront of developing physiologically relevant skin models for both fundamental research and dermatological testing.
