Dr. Arielle Elkrief

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Arielle Elkrief is a clinician-scientist with a focus on gut tumor microbiome interactions and their response to immunotherapy. As an Assistant Professor in the Department of Oncology at the Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM), she co-directs the CHUM Microbiome Centre. Her research includes leading microbiome-centered clinical trials and investigating the role of antibiotics on immunotherapy efficacy in cancer patients. Dr. Elkrief has published over 74 papers in prestigious journals such as the Journal of Clinical Oncology and Nature Medicine, contributing significantly to the understanding of the microbiome's impact on cancer treatment. She has received multiple awards including the American Society of Clinical Oncology Young Investigator Award and the Women Melanoma Award from the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer. Dr. Elkrief is an active member of the Institut du cancer de Montréal and is dedicated to advancing microbiome therapies for melanoma treatment.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Montreal, QC

Leads research on gut tumor microbiome and its impact on cancer immunotherapy.

Awards

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American Society Clinical Oncology Young Investigator Award

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Women Melanoma Award

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.