Dr. Marcelo Gottschalk

Professor

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Biography

Prof. Gottschalk was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he obtained his veterinary diploma. He arrived in Canada in 1987 and obtained his Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Montreal. In 2002, he became a full professor in the Department of Pathology and Microbiology of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Montreal. He has received eight national and international research awards for his work, and in 2018, he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Ghent University in Belgium, recognizing his outstanding career. Prof. Gottschalk is the director of the North American reference laboratory for swine pleuropneumonia caused by Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae and Streptococcus suis. He serves as a consultant for the FAO regarding human and swine diseases caused by S. suis. Prof. Gottschalk is recognized globally, ranking in the top 0.03% of published authors on Streptococcal infections in veterinary and human medicine. He has published over 400 articles in peer-reviewed journals and has contributed to over 200 articles in professional journals, serving as an invited speaker at more than 300 conferences across 36 countries.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2002-01-01 — Present

University of Montreal • Montreal, QC, Canada

Professor in the Department of Pathology and Microbiology at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.

Awards

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Prix d'excellence en recherche Pfizer

1997-01-01
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Prix Fisher de la Société Canadienne de Microbiologie

2001-01-01
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Prix du diagnosticien de l’année

2005-01-01
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Professeur Honoraire

2010-01-01
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Prix d'excellence en recherche Zoetis

2012-01-01
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Prix du recteur

2016-01-01
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Honoris Causa

2018-01-01

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.