Kessen Patten, Institut national de la recherche scientifique

Research

Electrophysiology Zebrafish Genome Editing Brain Crispr/Cas9 Genetics Neurodevelopmental Disorder Rna Seq

Latest papers

Ciliary and Osteogenic Defects as Central Drivers of AIS in POC5 Mutation Models.
Studies in health technology and informatics · 2026

All 1 publications

Latest funding

The role of C9orf72 in cerebellar function and movement disorders
CIHR · 2025 · Nominated PI
$1,105,426
Unraveling the Mechanisms of Brominated Flame Retardants in Breast Cancer Progression Using Zebrafish Models
CIHR · 2024 · Supervisor
$120,000
Studying Zika virus neuropathogenesis and its determinants in vivo using a newly engineered zebrafish infection model
CIHR · 2023 · Co-investigator
$1,013,626

All 6 grants and awards

1 publications.

01

Ciliary and Osteogenic Defects as Central Drivers of AIS in POC5 Mutation Models.

Behzadi P, Hassan A, Mathieu H, Patten K, Parent S, Moldovan F

Studies in health technology and informatics2026

DOI: 10.3233/shti260738 PMID: 42290415

The role of C9orf72 in cerebellar function and movement disorders

Nominated PICIHR2025Project Grant

Principal investigators: Patten, Kessen

Keywords: Als; Cerebellum; Electrophysiology; Genome Editing; Locomotion; Movement Disorder; Single-Cell Rnaseq; Zebrafish

$1,105,426

Unraveling the Mechanisms of Brominated Flame Retardants in Breast Cancer Progression Using Zebrafish Models

SupervisorCIHR2024Doctoral Research Award: Canada Graduate Scholarships

Principal investigators: McDermott, Alec

Keywords: Cancer Du Sein; Culture Cellulaire; Métabolomique; Métastases; Poison Zèbre; Séquençage; Toxicologie Environnementale; Xénogreffe

$120,000

Studying Zika virus neuropathogenesis and its determinants in vivo using a newly engineered zebrafish infection model

Co-investigatorCIHR2023Project Grant

Principal investigators: Chatel-Chaix, Laurent

Keywords: Flavivirus; Neurodevelopment; Neuroprogenitor Cells; Neurovirulence; Omics; Zebrafish; Zika Virus

$1,013,626

Investigating the role of the chromatin remodeler CHD7 in brain development and disease using a simple genetic model

Nominated PICIHR2021Project Grant

Principal investigators: Patten, Kessen

Keywords: Brain; Crispr/Cas9; Electrophysiology; Genetics; Genome Editing; Neurodevelopmental Disorder; Rna Seq; Zebrafish

$707,625

Investigating the role of the chromatin remodeler CHD7 in brain development and disease using a simple genetic model

Nominated PICIHR2021Operating Grant - PA: Genetics (Bridge Funding: Research Priorities)

Principal investigators: Patten, Kessen

Keywords: Brain; Crispr/Cas9; Electrophysiology; Genetics; Genome Editing; Neurodevelopmental Disorder; Rna Seq; Zebrafish

$100,000

Deciphering the mechanisms of synaptic dysfunction in a genetic model of spinal muscular atrophy

Nominated PICIHR2017Project Grant

Principal investigators: Patten, Kessen

Keywords: Development; Electrophysiology; Motor Neuron Diseases; Rna Binding Protein; Rna Sequencing; Spinal Muscular Atrophy; Zebrafish

$627,300

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: Electrophysiology Dear Professor Patten, 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 "Ciliary and Osteogenic Defects as Central Drivers of AIS in POC5 Mutation Models." (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your CIHR-funded project "The role of C9orf72 in cerebellar function and movement disorders" (2025), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. 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]