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Donald Sheppard

Academic title(s): 

Professor

Molecular Mycology

Donald Sheppard
Contact Information
Address: 

MUHC Research Institute
1001 Decarie Boulevard
Bloc E, EM3.3218
Montreal, QC H4A 3J1
Office Tel: (514) 934-1934 ex. 36104 
Lab Tel: (514) 934-1934 ex. 76119

Phone: 
514-398-1759
514-398-4434
Email address: 
don.sheppard [at] mcgill.ca
Division: 
Faculty Members
Branch: 
Microbiology
Location: 
MUHC Research Institute, 1001 Boul. Decarie
Graduate supervision: 

NOT ACCEPTING GRADUATE STUDENTS

Current research: 

My laboratory is involved in identifying the molecular mechanisms whereby pathogenic fungi cause human disease. Our work focuses on two pathogens, Candida albicans ²¹²Ô»åÌýAspergillus fumigatus, both of which cause fatal infections in immunocompromised hosts. The adherence of these organisms to host tissues, especially vascular endothelial cells is a critical step in the pathogenesis of infection, and our work has begun to elucidate the fungal adhesins involved in this process and the genetic pathways controlling their expression.

Selected publications: 

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