Dr. Christophe Altier
Positions
Professor
Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology
Full Member
The Calvin, Phoebe and Joan Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases
Full Member and Chair
Inflammation Research Network
Associate Member
Hotchkiss Brain Institute
Child Health & Wellness Researcher
Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute
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Background
Educational Background
Ph.D. Neurobiology, University of Montpellier, 2002
M.Sc. Neurobiology, University of Montpellier, 1999
M.Sc. Physiology, University of Montpellier, 1997
Research
Areas of Research
By combining diverse techniques, including molecular biology, RNAscope in human sample biopsies, genetically modified mice, chemogenetics, and behavioral analysis in clinically relevant mouse models of pathological pain, we investigate the signaling pathways that mediate pain or promote its resolution. The goal of our research is to make discoveries on novel pain biomarkers and signal transducers that contribute to pain chronification and could be targeted for treatments. Our lab also uses interdisciplinary approaches in germ free and gnotobiotic mouse models to uncover the role of bacteria and their metabolites in pain sensitivity.
Participation in university strategic initiatives
Publications
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Valerie Ho
4th year Project Student
valerie.ho1@ucalgary.ca
Aye Ozmaeian
MSc Student
aye.ozmaeian1@ucalgary.ca
Nasser Abdullah
PhD Candidate
nasser.abdullah@ucalgary.ca
Mélissa Cuménal, PhD
Postdoctoral Associate
melissa.cumenal@ucalgary.ca
Manon Defaye, PhD
Postdoctoral Associate
manon.defaye1@ucalgary.ca
Amyaouch Bradaia, PhD
Research Associate
amyaouch.bradaia@ucalgary.ca
Barbara Chyz
HSC 1663
Email: chyz@ucalgary.ca
Phone:+1.403.220.4555
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