Dr. Jean Philippe Lafrance

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Biography

Jean-Philippe Lafrance is a nephrologist and lead researcher in the study of pharmacoepidemiology of renal diseases. He holds a full professorship at the Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, as well as at the Department of Medicine at the University of Montreal. His research expertise includes the adverse kidney effects such as acute kidney injury due to the use of widely utilized medications in the general population, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. He investigates the use and side effects of medications in patients suffering from chronic kidney disease or requiring dialysis. His work further explores the epidemiology and risk factors associated with infectious complications in patients with end-stage renal failure, as well as the incidence, risk factors, and outcomes related to acute kidney injury in chronic kidney disease patients.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Montreal • Montreal, QC

Lead research on the pharmacoepidemiology of kidney diseases and teach at the Faculty of Medicine.

Awards

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Clinical Researcher Junior Award

2015-01-01

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.