Martin Olivier, McGill University

Research

Macrophage Host-Parasite Interaction Innate Immune Response Leishmania Protozoan Parasites Cannabinoid Cannabis Immune Cells

Latest papers

Telomere-to-telomere assembly detects genomic diversity in Canadian strains of Borrelia burgdorferi.
Cell reports · 2026
p-Alkoxy-Substituted Anisomycins with Potent Anti-Trypanosomiasis Activity and Expanded Modes of Action.
Journal of medicinal chemistry · 2025
Protein Profiling of Wild-Caught Phlebotomus papatasi in Morocco: First Observation of Nematodes in Moroccan Population of Sandflies.
Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025 · senior author

All 102 publications

Latest funding

The circadian regulation of Leishmania infection by host and parasite clocks
CIHR · 2025 · Co-investigator
$1,235,475
Circadian regulation of host-pathogen interactions in vector-borne parasitic infections
CIHR · 2019 · Co-investigator
$1,005,975
The Role of Vps36 in Exosome Production and Infection by Leishmania Parasites
CIHR · 2019 · Supervisor
$105,000

All 18 grants and awards

102 publications.

01

Telomere-to-telomere assembly detects genomic diversity in Canadian strains of Borrelia burgdorferi.

Amin AB, Ibarra-Meneses AV, Gagnon S, Merhi G, Olivier M, Ndao M, Blanchette M, Fernandez-Prada C, Langlais D

Cell reports2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2026.116935 PMID: 41649924

02

p-Alkoxy-Substituted Anisomycins with Potent Anti-Trypanosomiasis Activity and Expanded Modes of Action.

Bora Bhowal K, Nguyen AMT, Ibarra-Meneses AV, Brito Lira A, Rajan KS, Castaño JD, Beaudry F, Bashan A, Fernandez-Prada C, Olivier M, Yonath A, Lubell WD

Journal of medicinal chemistry2025

DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.5c01291 PMID: 40980996

03

Protein Profiling of Wild-Caught Phlebotomus papatasi in Morocco: First Observation of Nematodes in Moroccan Population of Sandflies.

Daoudi M, Beaulieu M, Dong G, Ndao M, Boussaa S, Hafidi M, Boumezzough A, Olivier M

Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland)2025Senior author

DOI: 10.3390/pathogens14101012 PMID: 41156623

04

Characterization of Gut Bacteria in Natural Populations of Sand Flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) from Endemic and Non-Endemic Areas of Leishmaniasis in Morocco.

Daoudi M, Outammassine A, Redouane EM, Loqman S, Hafidi M, Boumezzough A, Olivier M, Boussaa S, Ndao M

Microorganisms2025

DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms13102279 PMID: 41156739

05

Unique Leishmania mexicana clones secrete populations of extracellular vesicles with unique protein profile and variable infectious capability.

Dong G, Douanne N, Fernandez-Prada C, Olivier M

Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology2024Senior author

DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2024.1443262 PMID: 39703372

06

Advancing research on parasitic infections: Standardized extracellular vesicle guideline.

Fernandez-Becerra C, Xander P, Olivier M, Torrecilhas AC

Journal of extracellular vesicles2024

DOI: 10.1002/jev2.70009 PMID: 39641339

07

Implication of the Annexin 1/FPR axis in leishmanial exosome-mediated Leishmania major skin hyperpathogenesis.

da Silva Lira Filho A, Lafleur A, Alvarez F, Piccirillo CA, Olivier M

Frontiers in immunology2024Senior author

DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1436151 PMID: 39076982

08

Circadian Control of the Response of Macrophages to Plasmodium Spp.-Infected Red Blood Cells.

Carvalho Cabral P, Richard VR, Borchers CH, Olivier M, Cermakian N

ImmunoHorizons2024

DOI: 10.4049/immunohorizons.2400021 PMID: 38916585

09

Circadian Regulation of Leishmania Parasite Internalisation in Macrophages and Downstream Cellular Events.

Carvalho Cabral P, Stegeman SK, Olivier M, Cermakian N

Parasite immunology2024

DOI: 10.1111/pim.13053 PMID: 38817112

10

Time of day and circadian disruption influence host response and parasite growth in a mouse model of cerebral malaria.

Carvalho Cabral P, Weinerman J, Olivier M, Cermakian N

iScience2024

DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.109684 PMID: 38680656

The circadian regulation of Leishmania infection by host and parasite clocks

Co-investigatorCIHR2025Project Grant

Principal investigators: Cermakian, Nicolas

Keywords: Circadian Clock; Circadian Rhythms; Immune Response; Infection; Inflammation; Knock-Out Mouse; Leishmania; Parasite; Transcriptome; Vaccination

$1,235,475

Circadian regulation of host-pathogen interactions in vector-borne parasitic infections

Co-investigatorCIHR2019Project Grant

Principal investigators: Cermakian, Nicolas

Keywords: Behaviour; Chronobiology; Circadian Clock; Circadian Rhythms; Gene Expression; Immune Response; Inflammation; Leishmania; Mouse Models; Parasite

$1,005,975

The Role of Vps36 in Exosome Production and Infection by Leishmania Parasites

SupervisorCIHR2019Doctoral Research Award: Canada Graduate Scholarships

Principal investigators: dong, george

Keywords: Crispr; Escrt; Exosomes; Immunology; Infection; Leishmaniasis; Macrophages; Mice Studies; Proteomics; Vps36

$105,000

Immunological consequences of inhaled cannabis and selected cannabinoids

Principal investigatorCIHR2018Project Grant

Principal investigators: Baglole, Carolyn; Jensen, Dennis; Olivier, Martin

Keywords: Cannabinoid; Cannabis; Immune Cells; Lung; Marijuana

$1,005,975

Role of Iron in the Regulation of PTPs: Impact on Cell Signaling and Functions

Principal investigatorNSERC2018Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Olivier, Martin

$300,000

Iron and inflammatory regulation of hepcidin: implications for anemias and infectious diseases

Co-investigatorCIHR2018Project Grant

Principal investigators: Pantopoulos, Konstantinos

Keywords: Anemia; Erythropoiesis; Hepcidin; Infectious Diseases; Inflammation; Intracellular Parasites; Iron Metabolism

$956,250

Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Leishmania-Macrophage Interaction: Impact on Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Progression.

Nominated PICIHR2018Project Grant

Principal investigators: Olivier, Martin

Keywords: Host-Parasite Interaction; Innate Immune Response; Leishmania; Macrophage; Protozoan Parasites

$956,250

Role of Iron in the Regulation of PTPs: Impact on Cell Signaling and Functions

Principal investigatorNSERC2017Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Olivier, Martin

$26,000

Fluorescence microplate reader for solution- and cell-based assays

Co-investigatorNSERC2012Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: LeMoual, Hervé

$25,392

Hemozoin and Malaria Biomarkers: Role in the modulation of inflammatory responses and development of Malaria-related Pathologies

Nominated PICIHR2012Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Olivier, Martin

Keywords: Cerebral Malaria; Host-Pathogen Interaction; Inorganic Crystal; Macrophage; Malaria; Microbiology; Pro-Inflammatory Mediators; Signaling Mechanisms

$747,876

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

Martin Olivier

Pathologie et microbiologie vétérinaire

39 shared papers, latest 2026

Christopher Fernandez Prada

Pathologie et microbiologie vétérinaire

7 shared papers, latest 2026

David Langlais

Rheumatology

6 shared papers, latest 2026

Eric Boilard

Microbiologie et immunologie

3 shared papers, latest 2023

Maritza Jaramillo

Centre Armand-Frappier Santé Biotechnologie

3 shared papers, latest 2022

Ivan Topisirovic

Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research

2 shared papers, latest 2012

Ciriaco Piccirillo

Microbiology and Immunology

2 shared papers, latest 2023

Nahum Sonenberg

Biochemistry

2 shared papers, latest 2012

Sébastien Talbot

Pharmacology

1 shared papers, latest 2021

Robert Kozak

Infectious Diseases

1 shared papers, latest 2023

Moutih Rafei

Physiology and Pharmacology

1 shared papers, latest 2021

Moutih Rafei

Microbiology

1 shared papers, latest 2021

Danuta Radzioch

Biomedical Engineering

1 shared papers, latest 2009

Thomas Kislinger

Department of Medical Biophysics

1 shared papers, latest 2018

Raphael Schneider

Department of Medicine

1 shared papers, latest 2018

Robert Sladek

Physics

1 shared papers, latest 2008

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Macrophage Dear Professor Olivier, 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 "Telomere-to-telomere assembly detects genomic diversity in Canadian strains of Borrelia burgdorferi." (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.] 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]

Martin Olivier

Research

Latest papers

Latest funding

Telomere-to-telomere assembly detects genomic diversity in Canadian strains of Borrelia burgdorferi.

p-Alkoxy-Substituted Anisomycins with Potent Anti-Trypanosomiasis Activity and Expanded Modes of Action.

Protein Profiling of Wild-Caught Phlebotomus papatasi in Morocco: First Observation of Nematodes in Moroccan Population of Sandflies.

Characterization of Gut Bacteria in Natural Populations of Sand Flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) from Endemic and Non-Endemic Areas of Leishmaniasis in Morocco.

Unique Leishmania mexicana clones secrete populations of extracellular vesicles with unique protein profile and variable infectious capability.

Advancing research on parasitic infections: Standardized extracellular vesicle guideline.

Implication of the Annexin 1/FPR axis in leishmanial exosome-mediated Leishmania major skin hyperpathogenesis.

Circadian Control of the Response of Macrophages to Plasmodium Spp.-Infected Red Blood Cells.

Circadian Regulation of Leishmania Parasite Internalisation in Macrophages and Downstream Cellular Events.

Time of day and circadian disruption influence host response and parasite growth in a mouse model of cerebral malaria.

The circadian regulation of Leishmania infection by host and parasite clocks

Circadian regulation of host-pathogen interactions in vector-borne parasitic infections

The Role of Vps36 in Exosome Production and Infection by Leishmania Parasites

Immunological consequences of inhaled cannabis and selected cannabinoids

Role of Iron in the Regulation of PTPs: Impact on Cell Signaling and Functions

Iron and inflammatory regulation of hepcidin: implications for anemias and infectious diseases

Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Leishmania-Macrophage Interaction: Impact on Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Progression.

Role of Iron in the Regulation of PTPs: Impact on Cell Signaling and Functions

Fluorescence microplate reader for solution- and cell-based assays

Hemozoin and Malaria Biomarkers: Role in the modulation of inflammatory responses and development of Malaria-related Pathologies

Frequent collaborators

Martin Olivier

Christopher Fernandez Prada

Nicolas Cermakian

David Langlais

Eric Boilard

Maritza Jaramillo

Ivan Topisirovic

Ciriaco Piccirillo

Ivan Topisirovic

Nahum Sonenberg

Mathieu Blanchette

Caroline Gilbert

Sébastien Talbot

Robert Kozak

Moutih Rafei

Moutih Rafei

Danuta Radzioch

Thomas Kislinger

Raphael Schneider

Robert Sladek