Alexandre Boyer, PhD
Associate professor, Université de Montréal
research axis 3
Address
- 1 450 773-8521 ext. 8345
- alexandre.boyer.1@umontreal.ca
- https://crrf-repro.org/archives/team-members/alexandre-boyer-phd-2
- Département de biomédecine vétérinaire
Faculté de médecine vétérinaire
3200, rue Sicotte,
Saint-Hyacinthe, Qc
Canada J2S 2M2
Fax : 1 450 778-8103
Research interests
My laboratory is interested in the mechanisms of action and the roles played by various signaling pathways in the development, maintenance of tissue homeostasis and function of endocrine tissues such as the testis and the adrenal cortex.
In recent years our attention has focused on the role of the Hippo signaling pathway; an evolutionarily conserved signaling pathway playing an important role in cell proliferation and differentiation. Using functional genomics approaches (cell cultures and transgenic mouse models), we have recently demonstrated that this signaling pathway plays an essential role in the development of the gonads and adrenal glands. Currently, we are continuing our studies on this signaling pathway in order to understand its mechanism of action in mature Sertoli cells and thus better understand how the latter maintain a structural, nutritional and immunoprotective environment necessary for the maturation of germ cells.
Members of the laboratory
Laurence Banville
MSc/DMV student
laurence.banville@umontreal.ca
Laureline Charrier
PhD student
laureline.charrier@umontreal.ca
Natalia Jakuc
PhD student (cosupervision)
natalia.jakuc@umontreal.ca
Florine Grudet
PhD student (cosupervision)
florine.grudet@umontreal.ca
