Claire Benard, Université du Québec à Montréal

Research

C. Elegans Cell-Cell Interactions Genetic Screens Genetics Immunoglobulin Domains Molecular Genetics Neurobiology Neuronal Aging

Latest funding

Molecular mechanisms of long-term nervous system protection
CIHR · 2018 · Nominated PI
$745,876
Mechanisms of development and maintenance of neuronal architecture
NSERC · 2017 · Principal investigator
$320,000

All 2 grants and awards

Molecular mechanisms of long-term nervous system protection

Nominated PICIHR2018Project Grant

Principal investigators: Benard, Claire Y

Keywords: C. Elegans; Cell-Cell Interactions; Genetic Screens; Genetics; Immunoglobulin Domains; Molecular Genetics; Neurobiology; Neuronal Aging; Neuronal Development; Neuronal Maintenance

$745,876

Mechanisms of development and maintenance of neuronal architecture

Principal investigatorNSERC2017Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Benard, Claire

$320,000

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: C. Elegans Dear Professor Benard, 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]. Your research on c. elegans 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]