Martin Simard

Research Interests

• Gene regulation
• Small non-coding RNAs, microRNAs
• Argonaute proteins
• Molecular genetics
• Developmental processes

Current Research Projects

• Deciphering cellular modulators of the microRNA pathway.
• Understanding the regulation and implication of Argonaute proteins involved in microRNA-mediated gene silencing.
• Toward understanding the role of tRNA-derived small RNAs in animals.

Tools and Expertises

• Criblage génétique
• Genetic screening
• C. elegans
• RNAi
• Ribonucleic complexes purification
• Small RNAs sequencing
• Genome editing in animal
• Protein structure function
• RNA binding protein