Dr. Jacques Turgeon

Professor

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Biography

Jacques Turgeon is an emeritus professor at the University of Montreal, specializing in pharmacogenetics and health sciences. His research primarily focuses on characterizing the genetic factors that contribute to inter-individual variability in drug response, particularly for medications with a low therapeutic index. He has supervised numerous graduate students through their doctoral and master's theses, exploring topics such as the inhibition of lactic acid transporters and membrane transporter activity in relation to drug metabolism. Turgeon's work has also included significant projects regarding the characterization of cytochrome P450 activity in human cardiac myocytes and the pharmacogenetics of warfarin. His expertise spans various aspects of pharmacology and cardiology, rooted in a solid academic foundation and extensive collaborative research efforts across multiple domains.

Research Interests

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.