Dr. Catherine Potvin

Professor

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Biography

Catherine Potvin is a Professor in the Department of Biology at McGill University, specializing in conservation and ecology. She holds the position of Canada Research Chair in Climate Change Mitigation Tropical Forest and directs the Panama Field Study Semester. Her research interests include physiological ecology, global change, photosynthesis productivity, and experimental design biostatistics, with a focus on tropical ecology and conservation biology. As a Trottier Fellow at the Trottier Institute for Science and Public Policy, she engages in research that aims to provide sustainable solutions to environmental challenges. Potvin has contributed significantly to the academic field with numerous publications, fostering a deep understanding of ecological dynamics and their implications on climate change.

Research Interests

Requirements for McGill University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
B.Sc. degree or equivalent M.D. degree
Application Checklist
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  • CV
  • Personal Statement
  • Confirmation of Supervision
  • Research Project Proposal
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Medicine. Program: Experimental Medicine.