Pascal Imbeault
Chercheur senior

Biography

In addition to it's key role in the storage of energy reserves, adipose tissue is now recognized as a central player involved in various biological functions. The research program of Pascal Imbeault's team aims to better understand the regulation of growth and secretory function of adipose tissue through an integrative approach that spans from the cellular and molecular levels to the individual. An associate professor at the School of Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa, his research focuses on the impact of external influences (e.g., exercise and nutritional interventions, hypoxia, pollutants, etc.) on adipose tissue metabolism. The entirety of his work aims for a better understanding of the pathophysiology, treatment, and prevention of obesity and the metabolic disorders associated with it.

Research interests

• Obesity and metabolic disorders
• Hormonal and nutritional modulation of adipose tissue metabolism
• Adipokines