Canadian Optogenetics and Vectorology Foundry
Viral Vector Core
The mission of the Vectorology Core is to make viral delivery tools widely available for the worldwide research community to catalyze advances in basic neuroscience and therapeutic development. With a focus on end-user needs, we are heavily involved in the development of custom tools and strategies.
Together with the testing nodes of the COVF, we are also engaged in facilitating the validation of light sensitive and viral tools.The viral vector core distributes molecular tools around the world.
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VIRAL VECTORS
Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV)
Discover our store’s range of quality Adeno-Associated Viral (AAV) vectors, designed for reliable research and cutting-edge scientific applications.
Lentivirus
Discover our store’s range of quality lentivirus vectors, designed for reliable research and cutting-edge scientific applications.
Rabies
Discover our store’s range of quality rabies vectors, designed for reliable research and cutting-edge scientific applications.
Custom Vectors
Whether you need an existing tool modified or you are providing the tool, our custom viral vector services can help you reach your goals.
ABOUT
Located at the CERVO Brain Research Center (Université Laval), the group is led by Marie-Eve Paquet and composed of an extended team of experts in molecular biology, tissue culture, in vivo validation, microscopy, flow cytometry and process optimization. We strive to offer Canadian researchers the best quality vectors possible adapted to their needs. With that in mind, we work closely with a worldwide community of tools developers including those identifying new specific promoters, improved AAV capids, as well as experts in optogenetics such as our colleagues from the Protein Engineering Core.
The vectorology core has numerous distribution agreements with tool developers to disseminate optogenetic and viral tools.
OUR TEAM
Marie-Eve Paquet
Directrice de la plateforme
(Platform Director)
Marc Boisvert
Coordonnateur de la production
(Viral Vector Production Manager)
Nizar Chetoui
Spécialiste des vecteurs viraux
(Viral Vector Specialist)
Jean-Nicolas Simard
Gestionnaire assurance qualité et développement des affaires
(Quality manager and business development)
Rochelin Dalangin
Spécialiste des outils moléculaires
(Molecular Tools Specialist)
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