Dr. Julie Hussin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Julie Hussin is an assistant professor at the Department of Medicine at Université de Montréal and a junior researcher at the Fonds de recherche du Québec en santé. She leads the OMICS bioinformatics group at the Montreal Heart Institute, focusing on population genetics, biomedical research, and deep learning methods. Her research work emphasizes the integration of multi-omics data to enhance understanding of complex diseases and to develop personalized medicine approaches. Prior to her current role, she completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics at the University of Oxford and held visiting fellowships at the Génome Québec Innovation Centre and McGill University. Julie earned her doctorate at Sainte-Justine University Hospital Research Centre, where she studied genetic factors in human populations. Her academic contributions have established her as a notable figure in the field of bioinformatics, particularly regarding cardiovascular health and the application of artificial intelligence in genomics.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Université de Montréal • Montreal, QC

Teaching and supervising courses in population genetics and epidemiology.

Courses

CGE-6004 – Population Genetics and Epidemiology

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.