Dr. Julie Lavoie

Professor

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Biography

Julie Lavoie is a professor at the University of Montreal, specializing in health sciences and physical education. Her research focuses on the impact of exercise on preeclampsia, hypertension, and obesity, utilizing animal models to explore the underlying mechanisms and potential therapeutic strategies. With a goal to enhance women's health, her studies aim to establish biomarkers for preeclampsia and evaluate the effects of exercise training in pregnant women. She is involved in multiple research affiliations and has received several prestigious awards for her contributions to the field. Lavoie holds a Ph.D. in Physical Activity Science and has published a significant body of work on the relationship between exercise and maternal health outcomes. As a dedicated educator, she supervises graduate students and is actively engaged in course development and program evaluations at the university.

Research Interests

Experience

Department Director

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Montreal • Montreal, Canada

Directed the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Activity Sciences, overseeing academic programs and research initiatives.

Full Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

University of Montreal • Montreal, Canada

Served as a full professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, focusing on research related to maternal health.

Awards

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New Researcher of the Year

2006-01-01
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Sanofi-Aventis Award

2006-01-01
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New Researcher of the Year

2012-01-01

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.