Dr. Christian Iorio Morin

Professor

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Biography

Christian Iorio-Morin is a Professor at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at the Université de Sherbrooke, specializing in functional neurosurgery. His research focuses on various interdisciplinary areas including movement disorders, psychosurgery, traumatic brain injury, pain, spinal cord injury, human-machine interfaces, neurorestoration, and paralysis. He completed his postdoctoral fellowship in functional neurology at the University of Toronto and has a residency in neurosurgery from the Université de Sherbrooke. He has authored several publications and has received various accolades for his contributions to neuroscience, including being named Researcher of the Month at the CHUS Research Centre and receiving innovation awards for projects involving brain mapping and neuromodulation.

Research Interests

Functional Neurosurgery Movement Disorders Psychosurgery Traumatic Brain Injury Pain Management Spinal Cord Injury Human-Machine Interfaces Neurorestoration Paralysis

Experience

Chief Medical Officer

2023-01-01 — Present

EncephalX • Sherbrooke, Canada

Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery

2020-01-01 — Present

Université de Sherbrooke • Sherbrooke, Canada

Awards

#2025

Researcher of the Month

2025-01-01
#2024

Innovation Award

2024-01-01
#2017

Charlie Kuntz Scholar Award

2017-01-01
#2016

Neurosurgery Editor’s Choice Paper

2016-01-01
#2015

Top Poster Award

2015-01-01
#2013

Gold Medal Academic Award

2013-01-01

Requirements for University of Sherbrooke

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related scientific field.
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee (approx. CAD 101 for graduates)
  • Official university transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation / Statement of Interest
  • Letters of recommendation (typically 2-3)
  • Birth certificate copy
Specialization Notes

The University of Sherbrooke is primarily a French-language institution; functional French (B2/C1 level) is typically required for most programs unless specified for research-based paths.