Dr. Isabelle Van Pevenage

Associate Professor

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Biography

Isabelle Van Pevenage is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the Université de Montréal, specializing in gerontology and aging research. Her work focuses on palliative care, bereavement, and the dynamics of caregiving at the end of life. She leads various projects investigating the experiences of older adults and their families, particularly concerning dying at home and the identity transformations faced by caregivers and partners in later life. Through her collaboration with the Centre for Research and Expertise in Social Gerontology, she engages in multiple research initiatives funded by prominent grants from SSHRC and FRQSC. Her acclaimed publication contributions are recognized in academic circles, particularly in the examination of social solidarity and family dynamics among the elderly. With a strong commitment to teaching and supervision, Van Pevenage contributes significantly to the academic development of her students in the realm of sociological studies and gerontological research.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2010-09-01 — Present

Université de Montréal • Montréal, QC

Teaching and supervising students in the field of sociology with a focus on gerontology.

Requirements for Université de Montréal

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
MSc in Pharmacology or equivalent Research supervisor confirmation
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2/C1)
Specialization Notes

Department of Pharmacology and Physiology - Research intensive with options in Neuropharmacology and Pharmacogenomics.