Dr. Cristian O Flaherty

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Biography

Cristian O’Flaherty is a professor in the Department of Surgery (Division Urology) at McGill University and a medical scientist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre. He is an associate member of the Departments of Pharmacology Therapeutics, Anatomy Cell Biology, and Experimental Medicine. O'Flaherty served as Co-Director of the McGill Centre for Research in Reproduction and Development from 2018 to 2021. He is actively involved as an associate editor for journals such as Andrology, Human Reproduction, and Antioxidants, and is a member of the Editorial Board for Biology of Reproduction. His educational background includes a D.V.M and a Ph.D. in animal physiology and biochemistry from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and he completed postdoctoral studies in sperm physiology and toxicology. His research focuses on male reproduction, specifically the molecular mechanisms influencing healthy sperm production and function, with an emphasis on redox signaling and sperm activation processes. His laboratory employs mouse models and studies clinical cases of infertility, exploring the role of antioxidant enzymes in sperm function and developing diagnostic tools for infertile men.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2018-09-01 — Present

McGill University • Montreal, Quebec

Professor in the Department of Surgery (Division Urology), focusing on male infertility and sperm physiology.

Co-Director

2018-01-01 — 2021-01-01

McGill Centre for Research in Reproduction and Development • Montreal, Quebec

Co-directed research focusing on reproduction and development.

Awards

#2019

Outstanding Paper Award

2020-07-01
#2017

Molson Foundation Award

2017-01-01
#2017

Outstanding Paper Award

2017-01-01
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Chercheur Boursier Junior 2

2016-01-01
#2011

Research Scholar

2011-01-01
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Chercheur Boursier Junior 1

2010-01-01
#2010

New Investigator Travel Award

2010-01-01
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Fellowship

2008-01-01

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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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Medicine. Program: Experimental Medicine.