A graduate student position (MSc or PhD) is available in Dr. Naglaa's laboratory Shoukry at the CHUM Research Center, Montreal, Canada to work on a funded project by CIHR aimed at studying the immunological mechanisms of liver damage and fibrosis.

Description

The objective of this project is to understand biological sex in the regulation of immune responses during hepatic inflammation and fibrosis in various models investigational acute and chronic liver injury, including liver disease steatotic disease associated with metabolic dysfunction (MASLD) and the interactions between
immune system, diet and the microbiome. For more information on Dr. Shoukry's research, please visit her profile.

Qualifications 

• B. Sc. or M. Sc. in biological sciences, immunology or a related field
• Cumulative average: 3.5 or more
• Experience in tissue culture, mouse handling, molecular biology and/or bioinformatics, particularly in RNA sequencing or microbiome analysis, would be
• Basic knowledge of French. Courses at the University of Montreal are offered

To apply for this position

Interested candidates must send their curriculum vitae, a copy of their academic records academic grades, a cover letter explaining their interest in this position as well as the names and contact details of two references to Dr. Naglaa Shoukry:

naglaa.shoukry@umontreal.ca

It is “essential” to attach your CV for your application to be considered.

We thank everyone who applies, but will only contact those selected for a test or interview.

The CRCHUM invites women, Indigenous people, visible minorities, ethnic minorities and people with limitations to submit their applications. The CRCHUM adopts a broad and inclusive definition of diversity that goes beyond applicable laws.

The CRCHUM therefore encourages all people, regardless of their characteristics, to apply. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, please note that priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Relevant publications:
Abdelnabi MN, Flores Molina M, Soucy G, Quoc-Huy Trinh V, Bédard N, Mazouz S, Jouvet N, Dion
J, Tran S, Bilodeau M, Estall JL, Shoukry NH. Sex-Dependent Hepatoprotective Role of IL-22
Receptor Signaling in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease-Related Fibrosis. Cell Mol Gastroenterol
Hepatol. 2022;14(6):1269-1294. doi: 10.1016/j.jcmgh.2022.08.001. Epub 2022 Aug 13.
Maali Y, Flores Molina M, Khedr O, Abdelnabi MN, Dion J, Hassan GS, Shoukry NH. Two
transcriptionally and functionally distinct waves of neutrophils during mouse acute liver injury.
Hepatol Commun. 2024 Jun 19;8(7):e0459. doi: 10.1097/HC9.0000000000000459. eCollection
2024 Jul 1.
Flores Molina M, Abdelnabi MN, Mazouz S, Villafranca-Baughman D, Trinh VQ, Muhammad S,
Bédard N, Osorio Laverde D, Hassan GS, Di Polo A, Shoukry NH. Distinct spatial distribution and
roles of Kupffer cells and monocyte-derived macrophages in mouse acute liver injury. Front
Immunol. 2022 Sep 30;13:994480. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.994480. eCollection 2022.
Abdelnabi MN, Hassan GS, Shoukry NH. Role of the type 3 cytokines IL-17 and IL-22 in modulating
metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease. Front Immunol. 2024 Aug 2;15:1437046.
doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1437046. eCollection 2024.