Robert Viger, Université Laval

Research

Gene Regulation Gonadal Development Hormone Action Reproduction Steroidogenesis Transcription Ovary Sex Differentiation

Latest papers

NRF2 DLG Domain Mutations Identified in Japanese Liver Cancer Patients Affect the Transcriptional Activity in HCC Cell Lines.
International journal of molecular sciences · 2021
Deletion of the Prdm3 Gene Causes a Neuronal Differentiation Deficiency in P19 Cells.
International journal of molecular sciences · 2020

All 2 publications

Latest funding

Defining the role of GATA4 in steroidogenic cells and sex differentiation in males using novel mouse models
CIHR · 2022 · Co-investigator
$833,850
Sex, hormones, and fertility: elucidating the molecular mechanism of action of transcription factor GATA4 in reproductive function.
CIHR · 2019 · Nominated PI
$837,676
Regulation and mechanism of action of transcription factor GATA4 in reproduction
CIHR · 2013 · Nominated PI
$740,177

All 5 grants and awards

2 publications.

01

NRF2 DLG Domain Mutations Identified in Japanese Liver Cancer Patients Affect the Transcriptional Activity in HCC Cell Lines.

Haque E, Śmiech M, Łuczyńska K, Bouchard MF, Viger R, Kono H, Pierzchała M, Taniguchi H

International journal of molecular sciences2021

DOI: 10.3390/ijms22105296 PMID: 34069882

02

Deletion of the Prdm3 Gene Causes a Neuronal Differentiation Deficiency in P19 Cells.

Leszczyński P, Śmiech M, Salam Teeli A, Haque E, Viger R, Ogawa H, Pierzchała M, Taniguchi H

International journal of molecular sciences2020

DOI: 10.3390/ijms21197192 PMID: 33003409

Defining the role of GATA4 in steroidogenic cells and sex differentiation in males using novel mouse models

Co-investigatorCIHR2022Project Grant

Principal investigators: Tremblay, Jacques J

Keywords: Cell Differentiation; Fertility; Gene Knockout In Mouse; Gene Regulation; Leydig Cells; Male Sex Differentiation; Puberty; Reproduction; Steroidogenesis; Testis

$833,850

Sex, hormones, and fertility: elucidating the molecular mechanism of action of transcription factor GATA4 in reproductive function.

Nominated PICIHR2019Project Grant

Principal investigators: Viger, Robert S

Keywords: Gene Regulation; Gonadal Development; Hormone Action; Ovary; Reproduction; Sex Differentiation; Steroidogenesis; Testis; Transcription

$837,676

Regulation and mechanism of action of transcription factor GATA4 in reproduction

Nominated PICIHR2013Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Viger, Robert S

Keywords: Gene Regulation; Gonadal Development; Hormone Action; Reproduction; Sex Determination; Steroidogenesis; Testis Physiology; Transcription

$740,177

NSERC CREATE Training Program in Reproductive Biology

Co-investigatorNSERC2009Collaborative Research and Training Experience

Principal investigators: Murphy, Bruce

$1,650,000

Regulation and mechanism of action of transcription factor GATA4 in gonadal function

Nominated PICIHR2008Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Viger, Robert S

Keywords: Abnormalities Of Sexual Development; Endocrine Disorders; Gene Expression/Transcription; Gonadal Function; Steroidogenesis; Transgenic Mice

$760,767

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: Gene Regulation Dear Professor Viger, 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 "NRF2 DLG Domain Mutations Identified in Japanese Liver Cancer Patients Affect the Transcriptional Activity in HCC Cell Lines." (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.] I also saw your CIHR-funded project "Sex, hormones, and fertility: elucidating the molecular mechanism of action of transcription factor GATA4 in reproductive function." (2019), 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]