Dr. Alena Valderrama

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Alena Valderrama is an Assistant Professor at the School of Public Health at Université de Montréal, specializing in maternal and child population health. She holds a Master's degree in Public Health from the same university, where she has significantly contributed to the field through her research and clinical activities. Valderrama has completed additional training in public health and preventive medicine at Université Laval and has a medical degree from Universidad Nacional San Antonio Abad del Cusco in Peru. Her professional roles include being a Clinical Specialist in Public Health at CHU Sainte-Justine, where she engages in research on autism and population health interventions. Alena is actively involved in various organizations, including serving as a researcher with the International Network for Research on Inequalities in Child Health (INRICH) and contributing to public health initiatives that address the stigmatization of individuals with autism in Quebec. Her research interests encompass breastfeeding, parental support, health monitoring, and development of young children, emphasizing the integration of community support systems to improve health outcomes.

Research Interests

Requirements for Université de Montréal

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
MSc in Pharmacology or equivalent Research supervisor confirmation
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2/C1)
Specialization Notes

Department of Pharmacology and Physiology - Research intensive with options in Neuropharmacology and Pharmacogenomics.