Daniel Cyr, Institut national de la recherche scientifique

Research

Basal Cells Cellular Biology Claudins Endocrinology Epididymis Male Infertility Molecular Biology Stem Cells

Latest papers

Human and animal fertility studies in cystinosis reveal signs of obstructive azoospermia, an altered blood-testis barrier and a subtherapeutic effect of cysteamine in testis.
Journal of inherited metabolic disease · 2021

All 1 publications

Latest funding

Chemical-induced gender specific hepatic cancer: a rodent model for understanding gender specific effects
CIHR · 2015 · Nominated PI
$150,000
The blood-epididymis barrier, a key determinant of male fertility
CIHR · 2015 · Nominated PI
$610,694
Role of the Ubiquitin System in Sperm Development and Function
CIHR · 2011 · Co-investigator
$597,516

All 5 grants and awards

1 publications.

01

Human and animal fertility studies in cystinosis reveal signs of obstructive azoospermia, an altered blood-testis barrier and a subtherapeutic effect of cysteamine in testis.

Reda A, Veys K, Kadam P, Taranta A, Rega LR, Goffredo BM, Camps C, Besouw M, Cyr D, Albersen M, Spiessens C, de Wever L, Hamer R, Janssen MCH, D'Hauwers K, Wetzels A, Monnens L, van den Heuvel L, Goossens E, Levtchenko E

Journal of inherited metabolic disease2021

DOI: 10.1002/jimd.12434 PMID: 34494673

Chemical-induced gender specific hepatic cancer: a rodent model for understanding gender specific effects

Nominated PICIHR2015Catalyst Grant: Sex as a Variable in Biomedical Research

Principal investigators: Cyr, Daniel G

Keywords: Connexin; Gap Junction; Gender Differences; Gene Transcription; Genome Profiling; Hexachlorobenzene; Hormones; Liver; Sexual Development; Tumor

$150,000

The blood-epididymis barrier, a key determinant of male fertility

Nominated PICIHR2015Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Cyr, Daniel G

Keywords: Basal Cells; Cellular Biology; Claudins; Endocrinology; Epididymis; Male Infertility; Molecular Biology; Stem Cells; Tight Junctions

$610,694

Role of the Ubiquitin System in Sperm Development and Function

Co-investigatorCIHR2011Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Wing, Simon S

Keywords: Gonadal Development; Infertility; Molecular Biology; Protein Metabolism; Protein Purification; Proteolysis; Sperm Motility

$597,516

The blood-epididymis barrier, A key determinant of male fertility

Nominated PICIHR2010Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Cyr, Daniel G

Keywords: Cellular Biology; Claudins; Endocrinology; Epididymis; Molecular Biology; Tight Junctions

$639,871

Assessing The Effects Of Contaminated Ecosystems On Reproductive Functions In Men.

Nominated PICIHR2008Team Grant: Environment and Reproductive Health (LOI)

Principal investigators: Cyr, Daniel G

Keywords: Endocrine Disruptors; Epidemiology; Gene Expression; Human Exposure; Male Reproductive Health; Municipal Wastewater

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Basal Cells Dear Professor Cyr, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Human and animal fertility studies in cystinosis reveal signs of obstructive azoospermia, an altered blood-testis barrier and a subtherapeutic effect of cysteamine in testis." (2021), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]