Jeremy Van Raamsdonk

Research

C. Elegans Lifespan Aging Genetics Neurodegenerative Disease Animal Model Biological Resilience Molecular Biology

Latest papers

Foundations and Strategic Vision of the Canadian Translational Geroscience Network
The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences · 2025
Navigating the Landscape of Translational Geroscience in Canada: A Comprehensive Evaluation of Current Progress and Future Directions
The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences · 2024
Huntingtin Overexpression Does Not Alter Overall Survival in Murine Cancer Models.
Journal of Huntington's disease · 2022

All 3 publications

Latest funding

Role of pathways of cellular resilience in longevity and neuroprotection
CIHR · 2024 · Nominated PI
$933,300
Role of pathways of cellular resilience in longevity and neuroprotection
CIHR · 2024 · Nominated PI
$50,000
Role of biological resilience pathways in longevity and neuroprotection
CIHR · 2023 · Nominated PI
$100,000

All 9 grants and awards

3 publications.

01

Foundations and Strategic Vision of the Canadian Translational Geroscience Network

Hajj-Boutros G, Faust A, Muscedere J, Kim P, Gouspillou G, Harrington L, Kirkland JL, Kuchel GA, Van Raamsdonk J, Rylett RJ

The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences2025

DOI: 10.1093/gerona/glaf111

02

Navigating the Landscape of Translational Geroscience in Canada: A Comprehensive Evaluation of Current Progress and Future Directions

Hajj-Boutros G, Faust A, Muscedere J, Kim P, Abumrad N, Chevalier S, Aubertin-Leheudre M, Bergman H, Bowdish D, Burford J

The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences20243 citationsOpen Access

DOI: 10.1093/gerona/glae069 PMID: W4392855222

03

Huntingtin Overexpression Does Not Alter Overall Survival in Murine Cancer Models.

Chan LL, Hill A, Lu G, Van Raamsdonk J, Gascoyne R, Hayden MR, Leavitt BR

Journal of Huntington's disease2022

DOI: 10.3233/jhd-220554 PMID: 36442204

Role of pathways of cellular resilience in longevity and neuroprotection

Nominated PICIHR2024Project Grant

Principal investigators: Van Raamsdonk, Jeremy

Keywords: Aging; Animal Model; Biological Resilience; C. Elegans; Genetics; Lifespan; Molecular Biology; Neurodegenerative Disease; Stress Resistance

$933,300

Role of pathways of cellular resilience in longevity and neuroprotection

Nominated PICIHR2024PRIZE - Project Grant - PA: Mid Career Investigator Prize in Research in Aging

Principal investigators: Van Raamsdonk, Jeremy

Keywords: Aging; Animal Model; Biological Resilience; C. Elegans; Genetics; Lifespan; Molecular Biology; Neurodegenerative Disease; Stress Resistance

$50,000

Role of biological resilience pathways in longevity and neuroprotection

Nominated PICIHR2023Project Grant - Priority Announcement: Aging

Principal investigators: Van Raamsdonk, Jeremy

Keywords: Aging; Animal Model; Biological Resilience; C. Elegans; Genetics; Lifespan; Molecular Biology; Neurodegenerative Disease; Stress Resistance

$100,000

Targeting molecular pathways that influence aging as a novel therapeutic strategy for Parkinson's disease

Nominated PICIHR2021Project Grant

Principal investigators: Van Raamsdonk, Jeremy

Keywords: Aging; Animal Models; C. Elegans; Genetics; Lifespan; Neurodegenerative Disease; Neurprotection; Parkinson'S Disease

$344,250

Identifying the requirements for disrupted mitochondrial dynamics to provide increased longevity in C. elegans

SupervisorCIHR2021Doctoral Research Award: Canada Graduate Scholarships

Principal investigators: Traa, Annika

Keywords: Biology Of Aging; C. Elegans; Genetics; Longevity-Extension Mechanisms; Microscopy; Mitochondrial Dynamics; Mitochondrial Network Morphology; Neurodegenerative Disease; Neuroprotective Mechanisms; Preventing Age-Related Disease

$105,000

Tissue-specific roles of mitochondrial dynamics in stress resistance and longevity

Principal investigatorNSERC2019Discovery Launch Supplement

Principal investigators: VanRaamsdonk, Jeremy

$12,500

Tissue-specific roles of mitochondrial dynamics in stress resistance and longevity

Principal investigatorNSERC2019Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: VanRaamsdonk, Jeremy

$222,000

Applying a molecular understanding of the aging process to develop novel treatments for neurodegenerative disease

Nominated PICIHR2018Operating Grant: Geroscience Demonstration Grants

Principal investigators: Van Raamsdonk, Jeremy

Keywords: Aging; Alzheimer'S Disease; Genetics; Geroscience; Huntington'S Disease; Model Organism; Neurodegeneration; Parkinson'S Disease

$430,000

Molecular mechanisms underlying a mitochondria-to-nucleus signaling pathway that promotes longevity

Nominated PICIHR2018Project Grant

Principal investigators: Van Raamsdonk, Jeremy

Keywords: C. Elegans; Lifespan; Mitochondria; Oxidative Stress; Reactive Oxygen Species

$719,100

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

Frequent collaborators

Medicine
Neurology and Neurosurgery
Critical Care Medicine
Anatomy and Cell Biology
Family Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Medical Genetics
Other

Co-authors at McGill University, colored by department. Thicker lines mean more shared papers; select anyone to open their profile and their own map.

John Muscedere

Critical Care Medicine

2 shared papers, latest 2025

Gustavo Duque

Medicine

2 shared papers, latest 2025

Jennifer Watt

Medicine

1 shared papers, latest 2024

Alexandra Papaioannou

Medicine

1 shared papers, latest 2025

Dawn Bowdish

Medicine

1 shared papers, latest 2024

Howard Bergman

Family Medicine

1 shared papers, latest 2024

Susan Howlett

Pharmacology

1 shared papers, latest 2024

Robert Fowler

Infectious Diseases/Internal Medicine

1 shared papers, latest 2024

Kenneth Rockwood

Geriatric Medicine

1 shared papers, latest 2025

Chantal Autexier

Anatomy and Cell Biology

1 shared papers, latest 2025

Michael Kobor

Medical Genetics

1 shared papers, latest 2025

Nancy Mayo

Clinical Epidemiology

1 shared papers, latest 2025

Mohammad Auais

School of Rehabilitation

1 shared papers, latest 2025

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: C. Elegans Dear Professor Van Raamsdonk, 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 "Foundations and Strategic Vision of the Canadian Translational Geroscience Network" (2025), 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 "Role of pathways of cellular resilience in longevity and neuroprotection" (2024), 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]