Dr. Anne-Marie Mes-Masson
Fellow
Current Employer
Université de Montréal
Election Year
2017
Academy
Académie des sciences
Discipline
Medical Sciences
Department
Medicine
Keywords
Fundamental and translational research, cancer/oncology, ovarian and prostate cancer, genetic events implicated in tumor progression, Biochimie, biologie cellulaire et moléculaire
MES-MASSON, Anne-Marie - Département de Médecine, Université de Montréal
Anne-Marie Mes-Masson has pioneered model systems to study ovarian cancer based on human biological material and has contributed to biobanking norms including ethics. Her leadership has provided strategic direction and insured the success of several large oncology research programs. Anne-Marie Mes-Masson’s research has advanced our understanding of ovarian cancer biology that is currently being translated into new clinical tools to diagnose, manage and treat this deadly disease.
Anne-Marie Mes-Masson has pioneered model systems to study ovarian cancer based on human biological material and has contributed to biobanking norms including ethics. Her leadership has provided strategic direction and insured the success of several large oncology research programs. Anne-Marie Mes-Masson’s research has advanced our understanding of ovarian cancer biology that is currently being translated into new clinical tools to diagnose, manage and treat this deadly disease.
Anne-Marie Mes-Masson est pionnière dans le domaine de l’utilisation du matériel biologique humain pour l’étude du cancer. Elle a contribué à l’élaboration des normes pour les biobanques, incluant les aspects éthiques. Dirigeante de plusieurs grandes initiatives en oncologie, sa recherche enrichit nos connaissances en cancer de l’ovaire, et ses découvertes contribuent au développement de nouveaux outils pour le diagnostic et le traitement de ce cancer meurtrier.