Jocelyn Menard
Ph.D. Candidate
| Degrees: | B.Sc (Maryville University) |
| Email: | jocelynmenard@cmail.carleton.ca |
| Website: | Google Scholar |
Research Project Description
My research focuses on the role of lipids in host-virus interactions in the context of viroceutical production. By using state-of-the-art chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques, I investigate how lipid composition in producer cells and viral particles influences viral assembly, infectivity, and yield. By identifying key lipid signatures and pathways, my work aims to deepen our understanding of lipid-associated mechanisms relevant to virus production, inform lipid modulation strategies to enhance upstream biomanufacturing, and establish lipid-based metrics for quality control.
I am also dedicated to improving lipidomic workflows from data acquisition to data processing. I’m always looking for strategies to enhance throughput, refine sample preparation, advance data analysis tools, and strengthen lipid identification strategies to maximize the depth and quality of information obtained from each analysis.