AD lab - www.compbio.ulaval.caProjects:- Analysis of multi-omics data by machine learning methods- Creation of a big data platform for bioinformatics with ElasticSearchTasks: - Work under minimal supervision in areas such as research work organization, implementation of research protocols, collection of experimental data, analysis of results, evaluation of existing literature, and writing research reports- Contribute significantly to the elaboration of the objectives and research orientation, analysis and dissemination of results, and the organization and coordination of much of the research activities of the laboratory - Represent the principal researcher in the various scientific or administrative activities of the laboratory, and in conferences as speaker- Supervise the laboratory work of one or more professional researchers, technicians and PhD students, in particular through the coordination, analysis and reviewing their work.- Responsible for the implementation and administration of tools and systems for data collection and the development of new methods of research analysis.- Work on the selection and development of analytical or instrumental methods, design and development of research methods and tools, coordination of activities required for data collection and interpretation of results- Prepare, conceptualize and develop applications for grants, reports theoretical or methodological, reports, communications and articles related to research activities of the laboratory- Participate in the recruitment, mentoring and scientific orientation of students, research professionals and trainees in their training activities- Contribute to the writing of scientific articles and grant applications by compiling, analyzing and interpreting research results. - Establish and maintain collaborations with academia researchers or private companies in North America and Europe- Teach class to students- Design and maintain the website of the laboratory

Project: - Characterization of the intra-tumoral immune cells infiltration in prostate cancer- Prediction and biomarkers identification of biochemical recurrence (pronostic) of prostate cancer

Thesis: Computational approaches for the study of micro-RNA annotation, function, and evolution- Research on microRNAs prediction and their target genes- Evolutionnary study on microRNAs in mammals by ancestral reconstruction of genomes

Courses taught: - Introduction to bioinformatics (1st and 2nd cycle)- Advanced bioinformatics (2nd cycle)- Introduction to computer systems (2nd cycle)- Algorithms and discrete structures (2nd cycle)

Prediction and characterization of microRNAs in wheat

Development of an application based on workflows coded in Java and SQL that simplified the use of bioinformatics tools

Creating flash animations intended for biology students

Laboratory maternal-fœtal physiology. Supervisor: Julie Lafond- Protein Determination- RNA extraction from placentas- Quantification of target genes (by RT-PCR, Western Blot)