Dr. Josianne Le Gall

Biography

Josiane Le Gall is an associate professor in the Department of Anthropology at the Université de Montréal, specializing in social sciences and public health. Her research focuses on family relationships within local and transnational migratory contexts, particularly concerning immigrant families’ health networks. Le Gall conducts studies on religious diversity, with a specific emphasis on Muslim populations in Quebec. She is a member of the Groupe de recherche diversité urbaine (GRDU), the METISS team, and the Centre d’études ethniques des universités montréalaises (CEETUM). Le Gall is involved in various research projects, including examining the psychosocial impacts of distress and exclusion faced by descendants of Asian migrants during the pandemic and exploring the plural identities of children from mixed couples in Quebec. Her work contributes to understanding the intersection of ethnicity, diversity, and health, aiming to support marginalized communities and enhance social understanding. Le Gall collaborates with a range of researchers and has garnered funding from reputable sources such as the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (CRSH).

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