Jonathan Brassard obtained his Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering at Université Laval followed by a Master's in Bioengineering in Switzerland. Two years ago, he joined Prof. Corinne Hoesli at Mcgill University in Biological and Biomedical Engineering to work on combining stem cell biology and device engineering to treat type 1 diabetes. When he's not in the lab tending to his very needy stem cells, you can find him hiking, climbing or taking pictures of cute animals he encounters during his outdoor adventures!
Tune in for answers to questions like...
How did we discover stem cells and how are they used in bioengineering research?
How do we create and manipulate miniature organs in the lab?
What is the cutting edge in the treatment and management of diabetes?
Where does the future of bioengineering look like?
and many more!
Topics & Concepts
Bioengineering, Chemistry & Medicine
Stem Cells
Pluri- & Multi-potency
Progenitor Cells
Genetics & Environment
Differentiation & Self-Organization
Morphogenesis
Organoids
Personalized Medicine
In Vitro vs. In Vivo
Bioprinting
Freedom & Constraint
The Pancreas
Exocrine & Endocrine
Islets of Langerhans
Alpha, Beta & Delta Cells
Artificial Pancrease
Insulin & Glucose
Transplantation & Cadaveric Donors
The Immune System
Pouches & Membranes
Collaboration
Resources
Bioprinting, Stem Cells & Organoids
Self-Organization of Stem Cells
Contact
Twitter: @Brassardjon
Facebook: facebook.com/jonathan.brassard.77
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