The Fon lab studies the mechanisms leading to neuronal degeneration in Parkinson's disease (PD).
Our focus is on understanding the cellular functions of the genes responsible for familial forms of PD and how the dysfunction of these genes leads to disease.
I have the good fortune of being able to work both as a clinician and a scientist. I am reminded on a daily basis of the affliction of patients with Parkinson's disease. In my lab, we are striving to find out how the disease develops on a cellular and molecular level
Dr. Edward Fon - Principal Investigator
An inspirational team with stimulating scientific challenges
Dr. Roxanne Larivière - Research associate
The Neuro offers a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment which fosters strong research and innovative minds. It is exciting to work in a place where I can continuously learn and share knowledge with my colleagues, providing me with many opportunities for growth
Ghislaine Deyab - PhD student
Our lab is part of the Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital), a McGill research and teaching institute, delivering high quality patient care, as part of the Neuroscience Mission of the McGill University Health Centre.
