- BASIC AND TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH
Welcome to the Poitout Lab.
The mission of our laboratory is to elucidate the mechanisms controlling beta-cell function and mass and identify potential targets for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. We use complementary approaches from whole animal physiology to cell and molecular biology. We also thrive to offer an outstanding training environment for students and post-docs.
Latest News
Publication of Alexis Vivoli’s article in the journal Diabetes
Congratulations to Alexis Vivoli whose article entitled ‘Single-cell RNA Sequencing Reveals a Role for Reactive Oxygen Species and Peroxiredoxins in Fatty-Acid-Induced Rat Beta-Cell Proliferation’...
Read MorePublication of Anne-Laure Castell’s and Clara Goubault’s article in the journal JCI Insight
Congratulations to Anne-Laure Castell and Clara Goubault whose article entitled ‘Beta-cell mass expansion during puberty involves serotonin signaling and determines glucose homeostasis in adulthood’...
Read MorePublication of lab protocols on Protocols.io
Click here to access these protocols: Measurement of pancreatic islet beta-cell proliferation by flow cytometry dx.doi.org/10.17504/protocols.io.n92ldz8d9v5b/v1 Immunofluorescent staining of pancreatic sections dx.doi.org/10.17504/protocols.io.bg6ujzew Preparation of...
Read MoreDiabetes Canada Podcast
Dr. Poitout was invited to discuss why obesity during puberty leads to a higher risk of Type 2 diabetes. Listen to the podcast here:...
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