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Loydie A. Jerome-Majewska

Academic title(s): 

Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism

PhD

Loydie A. Jerome-Majewska
Contact Information
Address: 

McGill University Health Centre - Glen Site
1001 Decarie Blvd, EM0.2210
Montreal, QC, H4A 3J1

 

Email address: 
loydie.majewska [at] mcgill.ca
Division: 
Endocrinology and Metabolism
Area(s): 
Epigenetics
Link(s): 
Website
PubMed Link
Degree(s): 
  • BA, Biology, Honors, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, USA, 1991-1995
  • MA/MPhil, Developmental Biology, The Integrated Program of Cellular Molecular Biophysics, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA, 1995-1998
  • PhD with Distinction, Developmental Biology, The Integrated Program of Cellular Molecular Biophysics, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA, 1998-2001
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship, Department of Biology and Genetics, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA, 2001-2003 
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship, Department of Embryology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA, 2003-2005 
Biography: 

Dr. Loydie Jerome-Majewska uses the mouse to study the genetic and cellular basis of morphogenesis during the embryonic period in her research program. Goals of her research program are to identify genes responsible for congenital malformations that increase morbidity and mortality in newborns. Next Generation sequencing and gene engineering are used to help to explain the etiology and pathophysiology of several syndromes including: 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, Cednik syndrome and the spliceosomopathies: CCMS, MFDM and Nager syndrome. Current goals are to identify factors which can be used to prevent/reduce morbidity associated with congenital malformations associated with mutations in the spliceosome.

Areas of expertise: 
  • Mouse Genetics
  • Embryology
  • Protein Transport
  • Splicing
     
Areas of interest: 
  • Congenital malformations
  • 22q11.2 deletion syndrome
  • Cednik syndrome
  • Acrofacial Dysostosis
  • Mandibulofacial syndrome with microcephaly (MFDM)
  • Nager/Rodriguez Syndrome
  • Cerebrocostomandibular syndrome
     
Awards, honours, and fellowships: 
  • Recognized for “Excellence in Canadian Research-Association for Anatomy, Neurobiology-American Association of Anatomists”, 2011
  • Haile T. Debas Prize, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, 2014
  • McGill University Equity Award, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, 2022
  • Marylou Buyse Excellence in Craniofacial Research Award, SCGDB Society, 2022
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