Claire Depardieu PhD

Research Professional, Université Laval

Claire Depardieu is a scientist specializing in plant physiology, genomics, and environmental sciences, with a passion for studying trees and their resilience to climate change. She holds a PhD in Biological and Environmental Sciences (Université de Franche-Comté, France) and has completed three postdoctoral programs in bioinformatics, agronomy, and forest genomics (University of Toronto and Université Laval, Canada).

Currently a research professional with Prof. Jean Bousquet's group at Université Laval, Claire conducts research to understand the physiological and molecular mechanisms that enable conifers to withstand abiotic stresses such as drought and cold.

She is the author of 21 scientific articles and actively contributes to the preparation of several manuscripts and book chapters. Her work has led to nearly 50 local and international conference presentations and involvement in the development of global networks, including the international student network on climate, an international biosphere network, and an international network of living labs in forestry and agroforestry.

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