Alexandre Caron, Université Laval

Research

Crc Adipose Tissue Autonomic Remodeling Female Glucose Homeostasis Gonadal Steroid Hormones Menopause Metabolic Dysfunction

Latest papers

Proanthocyanidin-Rich Cranberry Extract Lowers Glycemia in Established Obesity by Delaying Glucose Absorption.
FASEB journal : official publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology · 2026 · senior author
Integrative genetic and liver transcriptomic analyses identify TRIB1AL as a target for steatotic liver disease.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 2026
Cold exposure remodels bile acid metabolism in a mouse strain- and tissue-specific manner.
The Biochemical journal · 2026 · senior author

All 49 publications

Latest funding

Adipose-centered therapeutic strategies for menopause-associated metabolic dysfunction
CIHR · 2026 · Nominated PI
$921,826
Characterization of the role of CRABP1(ARC) neurons in behavior and reward-driven motivation
CIHR · 2026 · Supervisor
$9,000
Denis Richard International Symposium - The Science of Obesity: From Biology to Behavior
CIHR · 2025 · Nominated PI
$15,000

All 8 grants and awards

49 publications.

01

Proanthocyanidin-Rich Cranberry Extract Lowers Glycemia in Established Obesity by Delaying Glucose Absorption.

Beji S, Mouchiroud M, Tribouillard L, Efole B, Perazza L, Favereaux L, Poirier A, Idris W, Gélinas Y, Varin TV, Rovère C, Anhê FF, Picard F, Laplante M, Marette A, Michaud A, Caron A

FASEB journal : official publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1096/fj.202601382r PMID: 42328893

02

Integrative genetic and liver transcriptomic analyses identify TRIB1AL as a target for steatotic liver disease.

Gobeil É, Bourgault J, Gagnon E, Samson N, Ruel LJ, Côté V, Mitchell PL, Gotti C, Roux-Dalvai F, Droit A, Bossé Y, Mathieu P, Lajeunesse-Trempe F, Vohl MC, Caron A, Tchernof A, Thériault S, Laplante M, Arsenault BJ

The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism2026

DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgag043 PMID: 41635218

03

Cold exposure remodels bile acid metabolism in a mouse strain- and tissue-specific manner.

Beji S, Mouchiroud M, Efole B, Gélinas Y, Verreault M, Trottier J, Michaud A, Barbier O, Caron A

The Biochemical journal2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1042/bcj20260006 PMID: 41874275

04

Noradrenergic inhibition of definitive POMC neurons through direct and indirect mechanisms.

Lavoie O, Turmel A, Khouma A, Minbashi Moeini M, Liu C, Michael NJ, Caron A

Journal of neuroendocrinology2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1111/jne.70169 PMID: 41877438

05

Impact of nesting materials on energy balance in male C57BL/6J mice exposed to different ambient temperatures.

Beji S, Bastien M, Caron A

American journal of physiology. Endocrinology and metabolism2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1152/ajpendo.00031.2026 PMID: 41730288

06

Galanin Inhibits Histaminergic Neurons via Galanin Receptor 1.

Khouma A, Chabot-Chartier A, Plamondon J, Caron A, Michael NJ

eNeuro2026

DOI: 10.1523/eneuro.0420-25.2026 PMID: 41651655

07

Thermoregulatory adaptations to cold in C3H/HeJ mice are independent of ADRB3 signaling.

Beji S, Mouchiroud M, Gélinas Y, Laplante M, Michaud A, Caron A

Scientific reports2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-38538-z PMID: 41663555

08

GLP-1 Is Not Enough: Can Glucagon Fill the Energy Expenditure Gap?

Beji S, Caron A

Neuroendocrinology2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1159/000550812 PMID: 41678436

09

Topiramate Enhances GABAergic Tone to Orexigenic Neuropeptide Y/Agouti-Related Peptide (NPY/AgRP) Neurons.

Minbashi Moeini M, Lavoie O, Caron A, Williams KW, Michael NJ

Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.)2026

DOI: 10.1002/oby.70051 PMID: 41039657

10

Automated quantification of collagen proportionate area correlates with molecular and histological markers of fibrosis in CCl4-treated rats.

Efole B, Mouchiroud M, Dubé A, Allaire A, Labbé SM, Serdjebi C, Barbier O, Caron A

Experimental and molecular pathology2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.yexmp.2025.104996 PMID: 40957315

Adipose-centered therapeutic strategies for menopause-associated metabolic dysfunction

Nominated PICIHR2026Project Grant

Principal investigators: Caron, Alexandre

Keywords: Adipose Tissue; Autonomic Remodeling; Female; Glucose Homeostasis; Gonadal Steroid Hormones; Menopause; Metabolic Dysfunction; Mirabegron; Non-Hormonal Therapy; Visceral Adiposity

$921,826

Characterization of the role of CRABP1(ARC) neurons in behavior and reward-driven motivation

SupervisorCIHR2026CRTAS - Research Travel Supplements

Principal investigators: Lavoie, Olivier

Keywords: Behavior; Crabp1(Arc) Neurons; Reward-Driven Motivation

$9,000

Denis Richard International Symposium - The Science of Obesity: From Biology to Behavior

Nominated PICIHR2025Planning and Dissemination Grant - Institute Community Support

Principal investigators: Caron, Alexandre

Keywords: Bariatric Surgery; Circadian Biology; Genetics; Interdisciplinary Research; Knowledge Mobilization; Metabolic Health; Neuroendocrinology; Obesity; Precision Medicine; Sex And Gender

$15,000

Canada Research Chair - Tier 2

Nominated PICIHR2024Canada Research Chairs - CIHR Funded - Tier 2

Principal investigators: Caron, Alexandre

Keywords: Crc

$500,000

Adrenergic control of liver metabolism in obesity and diabetes

Nominated PICIHR2021Project Grant

Principal investigators: Caron, Alexandre

Keywords: Adrenergic Receptors; Glycerol; Hepatic Glucose Production; Intracellular Pathway; Mouse Model; Norepinephrine; Sympathetic Nervous System; Type 2 Diabetes

$753,525

Chemogenetic control of liver metabolism

Principal investigatorNSERC2020Discovery Launch Supplement

Principal investigators: Caron, Alexandre

$12,500

Chemogenetic control of liver metabolism

Principal investigatorNSERC2020Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Caron, Alexandre

$185,000

Canada Research Chairs - Tier 2

Nominated PICIHR2019Canada Research Chairs - CIHR Funded - Tier 2

Principal investigators: Caron, Alexandre

Keywords: Crc

$600,000

Paper to mentionMention their CIHR grant from 2026

Subject: Prospective PhD student: Crc Dear Professor Caron, 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 "Proanthocyanidin-Rich Cranberry Extract Lowers Glycemia in Established Obesity by Delaying Glucose Absorption." (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 "Adipose-centered therapeutic strategies for menopause-associated metabolic dysfunction" (2026), 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]