PODCAST · science
The CEEHRC Pod
by The CEEHRC Network
Welcome to This is Epigenetics!—a bilingual podcast, presented by CEEHRC, where we interview renowned Canadian scientists about their career, their research and, more importantly, their passion for epigenetics.
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S04 EP2: Interview with Dr. David Cheishvili
Dr. David Cheishvili is Chief Innovation Officer at epiMedTech Global, affiliated with the Department of Oncology at McGill University in Montreal, and also holds leadership roles at NanoWellness Inc. and MTL Epitherapeutics Inc. Dr. David Cheishvili holds a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from The Hebrew University. He is a molecular biologist and epigenetics researcher with over 25 years of experience spanning academia, clinical trials, and biotech innovation. He has co-invented patents in cancer detection and epigenetic age testing, led clinical trials and research in epigenetics, and published extensively on DNA methylation and diagnostics.
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S04 EP1: CEEHRC 2025 Round Table
Have you ever wanted to sit down with three generations of scientists and have an honest conversation about research careers, the realities of doing a PhD, and the future of science? In this special live episode recorded at the 2025 CEEHRC Annual General Meeting in Banff, host Sabrina brings together one PhD student, a postdoctoral fellow, and a professor to share perspectives from different stages of a scientific career. From why they chose to pursue a PhD to how their career goals have evolved over time, the panel reflects on the many paths a research career can take. The conversation also explores some of the challenges facing early-career researchers today, including funding pressures and job uncertainty to the importance of networking, mentorship, and trainee communities. The episode closes with advice for incoming graduate students and reflections on the personal and professional growth that comes with pursuing a PhD.
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S03 EP5: Interview with Dr. Amélie Fradet-Turcotte
Dr. Amélie Fradet-Turcotte is a Professor at Université Laval and a researcher at the CHU de Québec–Université Laval Research Centre. Her research explores how our cells maintain the integrity of their genome, especially in the context of viral infections like HPV. Using a powerful mix of biochemistry and molecular biology, her lab uncovers how viruses hijack our DNA repair machinery. Tune in if you’re curious about how viruses interact with this machinery, what happens when repair mechanisms fail, and how this all connects to cancer research. In our conversation, Dr. Fradet-Turcotte also shares a powerful message: you must try something to know whether you’ll like it or not. If you don’t try, you’ll never know!
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S03 EP4: Entrevue avec Dr. Jean-François Couture
Dr. Jean-François Couture est professeur et directeur du Département de biochimie, microbiologie et immunologie à l’Université d’Ottawa. Dans cet épisode, co-animé par Sabrina Grégoire et Camille Souchet, il partage sa passion pour la biologie structurale de la chromatine et souligne l'importance d'un bon réseau pour réussir dans un parcours académique.
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S03 EP3: Entrevue avec Dr. Steve Bilodeau
Dr. Steve Bilodeau est professeur agrégé à la Faculté de médecine de l’Université Laval et titulaire de la Chaire de recherche du Canada en génomique transcriptionnelle. Chercheur régulier au sein de l’axe d’oncologie du Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval depuis 2012, le Dr Bilodeau est reconnu pour son expertise en génomique transcriptionnelle. Dans cet épisode, co-animé par Camille Souchet et Laureline Charrier, le Dr Bilodeau explique pourquoi travailler en laboratoire est passionnant, explore les découvertes en génomique et oncologie, et met en lumière l’importance de la collaboration et de l’innovation pour faire avancer la recherche.
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S03 EP2: Interview with Dr. Paola Marignani
Dr. Paola Marignani is a Full Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University and the founder of Canadian Women in STEM, a national initiative dedicated to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in Canada’s STEM community. In this interview, hosted by Sabrina Grégoire and Laura Godfrey, Dr. Marignani discusses her journey into cancer epigenetics research and emphasizes that a fulfilling career doesn’t have to follow a traditional path—you just need to find one that brings you joy.
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S03 EP1: Entrevue avec Dr. Julie Brind'Amour
Dr. Julie Brind'Amour est professeure en génétique et développement à la Faculté de Médecine Vétérinaire de l'Université de Montréal. Dans cet épisode, co-animé par Camille Souchet et Laureline Charrier, elle nous partage son parcours scientifique, son intérêt pour les gènes de l’empreinte, et nous transmet sa passion pour l’épigénétique. S'adressant à la jeune génération, elle aborde également l'importance de trouver une voie professionnelle épanouissante.
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S02 EP7: Entrevue avec Dr Géraldine Delbès
Dr Géraldine Delbès est professeure au Centre Armand-Frappier Santé Biotechnologie de l'INRS en toxicologie environnementale depuis septembre 2012. Elle est une experte mondialement reconnue en toxicologie de la reproduction. Dans cet épisode, co-animé par Camille Souchet et Laureline Charrier, Dr Delbès explique pourquoi travailler dans un laboratoire est passionnant, explore les découvertes fascinantes en toxicologie et épigénétique, et donne des conseils précieux pour les jeunes scientifiques.
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S02 EP6: Interview with Dr. Jacques Coté
Dr. Jacques Coté is a professor at Laval University and a senior investigator at the Laval university research center at the CHU de Quebec Oncology division. In this podcast Dr. Coté discusses his academic journey from high school to his post-doctoral fellowship, the importance of basic research in understanding disease mechanisms and ongoing exciting research in his lab.
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S02 EP5: Entrevue avec Dr. Jonathan Weitzman
Dr. Jonathan Weitzman est professeur de génétique à l’Université Paris Cité et directeur-fondateur du Centre épigénétique et destin cellulaire (CNRS/Université Paris Cité). Dans cet épisode, co-animé par Camille Souchet et Laureline Charrier, il nous partage sa passion pour la recherche et le partage de connaissances à travers une approche pluridicsiplinaire. Il nous parle aussi du modèle particulier qu'est Theileria, permettant de caractériser comment l’altération de la méthylation de la lysine contribue à la dérégulation des processus cellulaires et au développement du cancer.
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S02 EP4: Interview with Dr. Annie Ciernia
Dr. Annie Ciernia is Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of British Columbia. This interview, co-hosted by Dr. Gurdeep Singh and Dr. Benjamin Lebeau, focuses on Dr. Ciernia’s career on neuron epigenetics decoding the regulation mechanisms and regulators in multiple brain cell populations.
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S02 EP3: Interview with Dr. Daniel Schramek
Dr. Daniel Schramek is Associate Professor at University of Toronto in the Department of Molecular Genetics and Senior Investigator at Mount Sinai Hospital. This interview, hosted by Dr. Gurdeep Singh, focuses on Dr. Schramek‘s career in the functional genomics field utilizing various tools including in-vivo gene-editing for decoding the drivers of cancer and metastasis.
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S02 EP2: Interview with Dr. Meaghan Jones
Dr. Meaghan Jones is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biochemistry and Medical Genetics in the University of Manitoba, and an Investigator at the Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba. This interview, co-hosted by Sarah Dada and Dr. Benjamin Lebeau, focuses on Dr. Jones' career studying how a mother's smoke exposure can affect children.
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S02 EP1: Interview with Dr. Federico Gaiti
Dr. Federico Gaiti is a scientist at Princess Margaret Cancer Center and Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto. In this episode, he shares his career path and his current research on how epigenetics shapes brain cancer biology.
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S01 EP5: Interview with Dr. Carolyn Brown
Dr. Carolyn Brown is a Professor in the Department of Medical Genetics at the University of British Columbia and a world-renowned expert on X-chromosome inactivation. In this episode, co-hosted by Edward Gardner and Sanne Janssen, Dr. Brown shares with us why calico cats are cool, the exciting discovery of Xist, and valuable tips for young scientist.
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S01 EP4: Entrevue avec Dr. Serge McGraw
Dr. McGraw est Professeur adjoint sous-octroi au Centre de Recherche CHU Ste-Justine affilié à l’Université de Montréal. Cette entrevue, coanimée par Ariane Lismer et Benjamin Lebeau, se concentre sur le parcours académique du Dr. McGraw et sur l’étude de l’influence des habitudes de vie des parents sur le développement embryonnaire de leurs enfants.
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S01 EP3: Interview with Dr. Jeff Dilworth
This interview, co-hosted by Edward Gardner and Sanne Janssen, focusses on Dr. Dilworth’s hobbies, career advice for scientists, and the epigenetics of muscle cells.
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S01 EP2: Entrevue avec Dr. Mathieu Lupien
Dr. Lupien est Professeur à l’Université de Toronto et Scientifique Sénior au Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Cette entrevue, coanimée par Ariane Lismer et Benjamin Lebeau, se concentre sur le parcours académique du Dr. Lupien et sur les liens étroits entre les changements de la chromatine et l’évolution et la progression du cancer.
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S01 EP1: Interview with Dr. Martin Hirst
Dr. Martin Hirst is Head of Epigenomics at Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, Director of the Michael Smith Laboratory and Professor at the University of British Columbia. This interview, co-hosted by Alvin Qiu and Benjamin Lebeau, focuses on Dr. Hirst’s career and future perspectives on epigenetic approaches for cancer therapy.
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