Dr. Andrés Finzi

Professor

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Biography

Andrés Finzi is a recognized leader internationally in the field of HIV replication and the effector functions of antibodies. He holds a Canada Research Chair and directs the Retroviral Entry Laboratory at the CRCHUM. His research has led to the identification of several novel mechanisms of immune evasion by HIV. Finzi completed his graduate studies at the University of Montreal and pursued postdoctoral training in virology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, where he identified key structural elements of HIV-1 envelope glycoproteins essential for viral entry. Finzi has received prestigious funding from notable organizations including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. He has published in top-tier journals such as Science, Molecular Cell, PNAS, and Nature Chemical Biology, and he is an active participant in various peer review committees both nationally and internationally.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2011-09-01 — Present

University of Montreal • Montréal, QC, Canada

Andrés Finzi is a professor in the Department of Microbiology, Infectiology and Immunology at the University of Montreal.

Awards

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Joe-Doupe Prize

2019-01-01
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Member

2020-01-01

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.