Bio
Mathieu Paquette joined the CQDM team in October 2021 as Director of Business Development. Before joining CQDM, Mathieu gained varied experience in the field of life sciences. As an assessor at Health Canada, he played an essential role in reviewing and authorizing clinical trials. Previously, he also worked as a consultant for a bio-technology start-up where he contributed to developing a phase I clinical trial.
Mathieu holds a doctorate in biochemistry from the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. His research focused on autophagy and lysosome regulation, with a particular interest in their implication in cancer, obesity, and neurodegenerative diseases. At the same time, he obtained a Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) from Université Laval, which improved his management and strategic capabilities.
Mathieu is a juggler in his spare time; he has made objects dance on the busy streets of Ottawa. His traveller’s spirit takes him around the world to discover new cultures and culinary delights. Always on the lookout for adventure, he finds travel and food the best ways to connect with the world around him.