Martine Therrien
About Martine Therrien
Martine Therrien is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, focusing on the role of genetics and environment in microglia functions related to neurodegenerative diseases. She holds a PhD in Pathology and Cell Biology from Université de Montréal and has recently taken on an Assistant Professor position at the University of California, Davis.
Current Position at University of California, Davis
Martine Therrien is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Davis. She has been in this role since early 2024, contributing to the academic and research environment for a duration of six months. Her position involves teaching and conducting research, focusing on her areas of expertise.
Work at Broad Institute
Martine Therrien has held multiple roles at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. She worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher from 2016 to 2019, where she engaged in research related to genetics and neurodegenerative diseases. Additionally, she served as the Vice Chair of the NextGen Association for Graduate Students and PostDocs at the Broad Institute during the same period. Currently, she continues her research at the Broad Institute as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, a position she has held since 2019.
Education and Expertise
Martine Therrien has a strong educational background in the life sciences. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Immunology from McGill University, completing her studies from 2006 to 2009. She then pursued a Master's degree in Pathology and Cell Biology at Université de Montréal from 2010 to 2011. Therrien further advanced her education by earning a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pathology and Cell Biology from the same institution, completing her studies from 2012 to 2016.
Research Focus and Interests
Martine Therrien's research primarily investigates the impact of genetics and environmental factors on microglia states and functions in neurodegenerative diseases. She employs single-cell -omics and stem cell models to explore these areas. Her research interests include Huntington’s disease, repeat expansion, Alzheimer's disease, and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, reflecting her commitment to understanding complex neurological conditions.