Dr. France Gagnon

Professor

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Biography

Professor France Gagnon, a tenured faculty member at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, holds a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from Université de Montréal and an MSc in Experimental Medicine from Université Laval. His research focuses on genomic and epigenomic epidemiology, including quantitative trait genetics and cardiovascular genetics epidemiology. Gagnon is involved in developing polygenic risk scores and applying innovative study designs to identify genetic determinants of chronic cardiovascular diseases. He has received several prestigious awards, including the Canada Research Chair and multiple recognitions for research excellence, and he serves as the Associate Dean for Research at his institution. He has supervised numerous trainees and is active in leading research projects aimed at understanding the genetic basis of venous thromboembolism and other health conditions.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2009-01-01 — Present

Dalla Lana School of Public Health • Toronto, ON

Tenured Professor focused on epidemiological research.

Associate Dean, Research

2020-01-01 — Present

Dalla Lana School of Public Health • Toronto, ON

Oversees research initiatives and programs.

Awards

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Graduate Teaching Award Early Career Excellence

2014-01-01
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Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Genetic Epidemiology

2007-01-01

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology