Dr. Ana Ansaldo

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Biography

Ana Inés Ansaldo is a full professor at the University of Montreal, affiliated with the School of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology. She holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Montreal and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at McGill University. Dr. Ansaldo's research focuses on the relationships between aging, language, and the brain, utilizing functional neuroimaging, cognitive neuropsychology, and communication sciences. Her studies explore brain plasticity mechanisms that facilitate language recovery following strokes and dementia. She also investigates the impact of bilingualism on aging, particularly regarding the cognitive and neurobiological profiles of older bilingual individuals. Throughout her career, she has received numerous awards, including the Special Award from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research in 2002 and the Venezia Award in 2007. She is the Director of Teaching at the Montreal Geriatric Institute and leads the Language, Communication, and Aging Lab.

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Professor

— Present

University of Montreal • Montreal, QC

Full professor at the School of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology, specializing in aging and language research.

Requirements for University of Montreal

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2 level)
  • CV/Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.