Karl Fernandes, Université de Montréal

Research

Neural Stem Cells Neurogenesis Aging Electroporation Quiescence Signalling Alzheimer'S Disease Anxiety

Latest papers

Dysregulated expression of monoacylglycerol lipase is a marker for anti-diabetic drug metformin-targeted therapy to correct impaired neurogenesis and spatial memory in Alzheimer's disease.
Theranostics · 2020

All 1 publications

Latest funding

Genetic targeting of quiescent adult neural stem cells
CIHR · 2017 · Nominated PI
$952,425
High performance nucleofection unit for difficult to manipulate cell types
NSERC · 2017 · Co-investigator
$45,743
Correction of brain triglyceride metabolism in Alzheimer's disease
CIHR · 2016 · Nominated PI
$856,240

All 12 grants and awards

1 publications.

01

Dysregulated expression of monoacylglycerol lipase is a marker for anti-diabetic drug metformin-targeted therapy to correct impaired neurogenesis and spatial memory in Alzheimer's disease.

Syal C, Kosaraju J, Hamilton L, Aumont A, Chu A, Sarma SN, Thomas J, Seegobin M, Dilworth FJ, He L, Wondisford FE, Zimmermann R, Parent M, Fernandes K, Wang J

Theranostics2020

DOI: 10.7150/thno.44962 PMID: 32483456

Genetic targeting of quiescent adult neural stem cells

Nominated PICIHR2017Project Grant

Principal investigators: Fernandes, Karl J

Keywords: Aging; Electroporation; Neural Stem Cells; Neurogenesis; Quiescence; Signalling

$952,425

High performance nucleofection unit for difficult to manipulate cell types

Co-investigatorNSERC2017Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: VandeVelde, Christine

$45,743

Correction of brain triglyceride metabolism in Alzheimer's disease

Nominated PICIHR2016Project Grant

Principal investigators: Fernandes, Karl J

Keywords: Alzheimer'S Disease; Anxiety; Diet; Exercise; Fatty Acids; Learning And Memory; Lipid Metabolism; Neural Stem Cells; Neurogenesis; Triglycerides

$856,240

Mechanisms of experience-dependent hippocampal neurogenesis

Principal investigatorNSERC2016Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Fernandes, Karl

$384,000

Development of endogenous stem cell-based strategies for spinal cord repair

Nominated PICIHR2015Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Fernandes, Karl J

Keywords: Contusions; Ependymal Cells; Multiple Sclerosis; Neurospheres; Oligodendrocytes; Regeneration; Spinal Cord Injury; Stem Cells

$100,000

Chloride homeostasis in neural development and disease

Co-investigatorCIHR2013Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Drapeau, Pierre

Keywords: Chloride Transport; Epigenetics; Gene Expression; Interneurons; Microarray; Neural Development; Neuropathy; Notch; Stem Cell; Zebrafish Embryo

$763,056

Physiological regulation of adult hippocampal neurogenesis

Principal investigatorNSERC2011Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Fernandes, Karl

$200,000

CANADA RESEARCH CHAIRHOLDER / TITULAIRE DE CHAIRE DE RECHERCHE DU CANADA

Nominated PICIHR2011Canada Research Chairs - CIHR Funded - Tier 2

Principal investigators: Fernandes, Karl J

Keywords: Chairs

$500,000

The neurobiology of aging and Alzeihmers dissease: walking down the same road?

Co-investigatorCIHR2011Dissemination Events - PA: Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction

Principal investigators: Robitaille, Richard

Keywords: Aging; Alzheimer'S Disease; Cell Death; Glial Cells; Stem Cells; Synaptic Plasticity

$20,800

Caméra numérique pour microscope électronique

Co-investigatorNSERC2011Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Descarries, Laurent

$58,203

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

Neurosciences
Cellular and Molecular Medicine
Psychiatrie et de neurosciences

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

Martin Parent

Psychiatrie et de neurosciences

1 shared papers, latest 2020

Jing Wang

Cellular and Molecular Medicine

1 shared papers, latest 2020

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Neural Stem Cells Dear Professor Fernandes, 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 "Dysregulated expression of monoacylglycerol lipase is a marker for anti-diabetic drug metformin-targeted therapy to correct impaired neurogenesis and spatial memory in Alzheimer's disease." (2020), 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]