Demian Barbas

Biography

Demian Barbas has particular expertise in biotechnology. In his undergraduate program, he studied various research methods in biochemistry, and molecular and cellular biology. His doctoral studies focused on biochemistry, molecular biology and electrophysiology. Dr. Barbas's doctoral thesis, under the joint direction of the Physiology and Biochemistry Departments, examined the molecular and functional characterization of dopaminergic and serotonergic receptors involved in learning and memory.

Dr. Barbas received scholarships from the NSERC, FCAR-FRSQ and the Faculty of Graduate Studies of Université de Montréal during his master's and doctoral studies. He also received awards for his doctoral research work. His research findings have been published in numerous scientific journals and he has presented papers at a number of national and international conferences.

Dr. Barbas speaks French, English and Spanish fluently.

EDUCATION

• Ph.D., Biochemistry, Université de Montréal, 2005
• B.Sc., Biochemistry, Université de Montréal, 1999

Publications

Barbas D., Zappulla J.P., Angers S., Bouvier M., Byrne J.H., Castellucci V.F., DesGroseillers L. (2006) Functional characterization of a novel dopamine receptor (Apdop1) expressed in the CNS of Aplysia californica. J Neurochem 96: 414-427
Barbas D., Campbell A., DesGroseillers L., Castellucci V.F. (2005) Comparative localization of two 5-HT Gi-coupled receptors with sensorin in Aplysia californica SNC. J Comp Neurol 490: 295-304
Zappulla J.P., Angers A., Barbas D., DesGroseillers L. (2004) A novel actin isoform mainly expressed in the ovotestis of Aplysia californica. Comp Biochem Physiol B Biochem Mol Biol 140: 403-409
Barbas D., DesGroseillers L., Castellucci V.F., Carew T.J., Marinesco S. (2003) Multiple serotonergic mechanisms contributing to sensitization in Aplysia: evidence for diverse serotonin receptor subtypes. Learn Mem 10: 373-386
Barbas D., Zappulla J.P., Angers S., Bouvier M., Castellucci V.F., DesGroseillers L. (2002). Functional characterization of a novel serotonin receptor (5-HTAP2) expressed in the CNS of Aplysia californica. J Neurochem 80: 335-345

Rankings and Recognitions

• Awards for his doctoral research work

Memberships and Activities

• American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)
• Affiliate, Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)