Dr. Jean Marc Lavoie

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jean-Marc Lavoie is a research academic specializing in health sciences with a focus on the regulation of blood glucose. He directs the Laboratory of Metabolic Research on the Liver and Exercise at the University of Montreal. His research interests encompass the role of the liver in lipid and cholesterol management, particularly the impacts of physical activity. Lavoie's significant contributions include investigating hepatic lipid accumulation as a determinant of plasma cholesterol concentration, with various ongoing projects examining the effects of exercise training on liver metabolism. He received his Doctorate in Exercise Physiology from the University of Wisconsin and has oversaw numerous M.Sc. and Ph.D. thesis projects in the field. Lavoie’s academic work is recognized through significant research funding and collaboration with esteemed colleagues in the field of kinesiology. His commitment to advancing understanding in hepatic metabolism and exercise physiology distinguishes his reputation as a scholar in health sciences.

Research Interests

Experience

Course Lecturer

— Present

University of Montreal • Montreal

Teach undergraduate courses in Kinesiology.

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.