Dr. Alex Desautels

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alex Desautels is a neurologist, researcher, and assistant professor in the Department of Neurosciences at the Université de Montréal. He is the head of the neurology service at the Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur and leads the clinic at the Centre d'études avancées en médecine du sommeil, which is one of the internationally recognized sleep expertise centers. An author of over a hundred articles and book chapters, he has conducted pioneering studies on restless legs syndrome, identifying the first genetic locus associated with the disease. He has received numerous international awards, including the Young Investigator Award from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. His current research focuses on somnambulism and hypersomnias, reflecting a deep commitment to advancing the understanding of sleep disorders and their treatments.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2013-06-01 — Present

Université de Montréal • Montréal, QC, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Neurosciences, focusing on sleep disorders.

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.