Dr. Hugo Soudeyns

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Soudeyns obtained his PhD from McGill University in 1997 under the supervision of Dr. Rafick-Pierre Sekaly. After completing a postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois in Lausanne with Dr. Giuseppe Pantaleo, he was trained in Dr. Anthony S. Fauci's team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Returning to Montreal in 2000, he joined the research center at CHU Sainte-Justine, where he still works today. He specializes in chronic viral infections and HIV/AIDS, focusing on the role of T lymphocytes in host defense. Using advanced techniques in immunology, virology, and molecular biology, Dr. Soudeyns and his team investigate the maternal and child immune responses' influence on the vertical transmission of HIV and Hepatitis C. They have received support from recognized funding agencies such as CIHR, CANFAR, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Dr. Soudeyns also studies the reconstitution of antiviral immune responses in pediatric recipients of bone marrow and cord blood transplants, aiming to better control and potentially cure the severe impact of these infections in children.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Department of Microbiology, Infectiology and Immunology • Montreal, QC

Research and teaching at the Department of Microbiology, Infectiology and Immunology, focusing on viral infections.

Department Head

2000-01-01 — Present

Department of Pediatrics • Montreal, QC

Lead the department in research and academic activities relating to pediatrics and related fields.

Awards

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Justine Prize

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Dean's Honour List

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Young Researcher Prize

Requirements for University of Montreal

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2 level)
  • CV/Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.