Dr. Caroline Duchaine

Professor

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Biography

Caroline Duchaine is a renowned professor at Laval University, in the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Bioinformatics. She has made significant contributions to the understanding of bioaerosols and their implications for environmental health. Duchaine completed her Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from École Polytechnique de Montréal in 2007, where she also attained her M.Sc.A. and B.Ing. degrees in the same field. She has served as a postdoctoral fellow at the Iyengar Lab & Systems Biology Center at Mount Sinai School of Medicine from 2007 to 2011. Throughout her career, she has received numerous awards, including the Teaching Star recognition from the Faculty of Science and Engineering multiple times between 2003 and 2025. Her research interests revolve around environmental microbiology, focusing on health and safety in occupational settings, respiratory diseases, and the 'One Health' approach, which emphasizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.

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Teaching Star

Requirements for Laval University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.22
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
PTE
Overall
Required:53
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in business or related field Basic college-level mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Resume
  • Letter of intent
  • Academic transcripts
  • French proficiency test results (TCF/TFI)
Specialization Notes

Department of Management / MBA programs often require higher GPAs and specific English proficiency.