Dr. Lisa Topolnik

Professor

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Biography

Lisa Topolnik is a full professor at Université Laval, holding a position within the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Bioinformatics. She obtained her Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from École Polytechnique de Montréal in 2007 and has extensive experience in applied behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry. Lisa was a postdoctoral fellow at the Iyengar Lab and Systems Biology Center at Mount Sinai School of Medicine from 2007 to 2011. Her research focuses on neuronal excitability, synapses, neurodegeneration, and the application of behavioral neurology in neuropsychiatric contexts. Over her career, Lisa has been recognized for her contributions to neuroscience, receiving awards such as the IRSC President's Fund Prize in 2021 and an honorary speaker invitation from the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in 2020. She is passionate about inspiring future generations in her field, as highlighted by her recognition as an inspiring personality by FSG at Université Laval in 2022.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

2007-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Iyengar Lab & Systems Biology Center, Mount Sinai School of Medicine • New York

Conducted research in the field of systems biology and applied it to neuroscience.

Awards

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IRSC President's Fund Prize

2021-01-01
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Invited Honorary Speaker

2020-01-01
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UNESCO-TWAS Guest Expert Award

2021-01-01
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Inspiring Personality

2022-01-01
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Teaching Star

2012-01-01

Requirements for Laval University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.22
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
PTE
Overall
Required:53
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in business or related field Basic college-level mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Resume
  • Letter of intent
  • Academic transcripts
  • French proficiency test results (TCF/TFI)
Specialization Notes

Department of Management / MBA programs often require higher GPAs and specific English proficiency.