Alexandre PRAT

Publications
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Jobs
Director Neuroimmunology research laboratory, CRCHUM
Physician Division of neurology, CHUM
Full professor Department of neurosciences, Université de Montréal
Chairholder Canada Research Chair in Multiple Sclerosis
Chairholder Power Corporation of Canada Chair in neuroscience, Université de Montréal
Research Chair
Other Affiliation
Professeur associé Département de microbiologie, infectiologie et immunologie, Université de Montréal
Research Interests
The immunological roles of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) in multiple sclerosis, the mechanisms of monocyte and lymphocyte migration across endothelial barriers, and the physiological regulation of endothelial barrier functions by glial cells.
TH17 lymphocyte subsets and biology: novel regulatory pathways and their regulation during inflammation.
Novel tight junction molecules of the human BBB.
Novel adhesion molecules of the human BBB.
Neuroscience
The mission of the Neuroscience research theme is to elucidate the biological, environmental and social mechanisms of neurological diseases and to develop novel and innovative therapies to prevent, treat or cure them. The research activities are grouped into five themes, incorporating clinica…
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