MQVlab (left to right: Emma, Mathieu, Nassima, Léo)
Mathieu Quesnel-Vallières, Ph.D.
he/him; last name pronunciation: “ken-el val-e-air”
Assistant Professor
Department of Immunology and Cell Biology, Université de Sherbrooke
The list of biology fields that my research has involved at one point or another is too long to post here. Let’s say I know very little about a lot of things.
On the daily: If you wonder whether I’m being serious, I’m not. Music always and everywhere. I sneeze often and loud - my apologies to those who spend time in my general vicinity. Leadership style: 95% Gus Fring, 5% Michael Scott
About my job: Conferences are the best part of what we do as academic researchers. You travel to meet new colleagues, start collaborations, get updated on the state of the art, promote your work. It’s the best.
Training:
- Postdoc, University of Pennsylvania (2023)
- Ph.D., University of Toronto (2017)
- M.Sc., Université de Montréal (2010)
- B.Sc., Université de Montréal (2007)
CV: MQV_CV
Emma Delannoy
M.Sc. student in Cell Biology
During my academic journey, I have been able to explore numerous fields, but I have primarily worked on projects related to the regulation of the immune system in the context of cancer.
On the daily: I am quite talkative, always chatting or humming a little tune. As for hobbies, I am a fan of traditional elderly activities, especially embroidery and crochet.
About my job: What I appreciate the most is the opportunity to evolve in a multicultural environment and to interact with people with different backgrounds and perspectives, making this environment even more enriching and inspiring.
PS : hide your pens, I heard someone has a little hoarding problem…
Nassima Bouzidi
M.Sc. student in Cell Biology
I previously had the opportunity to explore a multitude of projects, primarily focused on gene therapy and neurobiology. I arrive in Sherbrooke with the determination to concretize my professional aspirations by fully investing myself in a project that is dear to my heart.
On the daily: I can’t help but dance, albeit poorly, every time I listen to music, and I listen to a lot of it… I’m learning to understand the local language. You can often find me with my notebook where I collect the Quebec expressions I hear for the first time.
About my job: I love, and have always loved, working in research, a world where we have the pleasure to interact daily with passionate collaborators from all corners of the world, from whom we learn a lot about science and the world.
Léo Eusebi
M.Sc. student in Cell Biology
I originally started my academic career in biology due to my love for animals and plants but eventually branched out towards bioinformatics and medicine. I discovered that as long as there is a hint of biology in the field I’ll be able to find passion and strength to fully throw myself in the topic. My master thesis revolved around colorectal cancer and metabolic modelling.
On the daily: I am extremely curious and I love to dig into different kinds of hobbies such as crochet, hiking, drawing, music, cooking, plant parenting, dance, gaming, etc. (jack-of-all-trade pretty much, eh?). On a side note, I am also a homebody who loves cats, although squirrels are starting to grow on me.
About my job: I very much enjoy socialising with people from different backgrounds as I believe such interactions always provide useful insights. Concerning my research, cancer is something I find really fascinating and always crave to learn more about.
Alumni
Virginie Cyr
COOP intern 01/24-04/24
Mathieu Desnoyers-Barbeau
COOP intern 01/24-04/24