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Younes Medkour

My project aims at understanding the biological mechanisms through which a natural extract extends longevity and delays the onset of age-related diseases.

Younes Medkour received his Bachelor's degree in Biology from Concordia University. He is now a doctoral candidate studying aging in Dr. Vladimir Titorenko’s laboratory. He co-leads a research project that resulted in the discovery of the most potent anti-aging pharmacological intervention. He is currently working on unveiling the mechanisms by which this extract extends longevity and delays the onset of diseases related to old age, such as cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease and cancer.

Discipline

Biology

Languages

French, English, Arabic

Supervisors

Vladimir Titorenko

YOUNES MEDKOUR: understanding the secrets of longevity

News

Younes' blog posts

  • Acing final exams: the do’s and the don’ts
    Posted on March 27, 2019 | By Younes Medkour
    The semester is almost over and summer break is coming up quickly. Until then, you must put in a lot of effort and study smart — not hard — if you want to ace your finals. Read more
  • The #10YearChallenge: Good or bad?
    Posted on January 29, 2019 | By Younes Medkour
    Every now and then, a new game appears on social media. The most recent is the 10-year challenge. Read more
  • Is the internet making us stupid?
    Posted on January 15, 2019 | By Younes Medkour
    It’s definitely rewiring our brain to remember less. Read more
  • Sleep or fail
    Posted on July 17, 2018 | By Younes Medkour
    It's 3 o’clock in the morning and you’re rushing through lectures notes to prepare for your exam that's in a few hours. You’re desperately trying to focus, but your brain doesn't allow you to do so. Read more
  • Delegate your research to a computer
    Posted on May 15, 2018 | By Younes Medkour
    What comes up to mind if I ask you to think of the most repetitive tasks that you must go through for your research? Read more
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