Dr. Marie Chantal Fortin

Professor

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Biography

Marie-Chantal Fortin is a nephrologist and researcher at the Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal and a full professor at the Université de Montréal. She completed her doctoral training in bioethics at the Université de Montréal, focusing on the representations of French and Quebec transplant surgeons regarding living donation. Fortin has contributed to developing guidelines for the Canadian Society of Nephrology and the Canadian Society of Transplantation on transplantation tourism. Her current research investigates the challenges faced by Kidney Exchange Program recipients, specifically those from blood group O, and is funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Additionally, she leads several interdisciplinary research projects aimed at enhancing patient engagement and understanding the ethical dimensions of living kidney donation. Her academic journey integrates nephrology, ethics, and patient-focused research in transplantation, showcasing her commitment to improving practices and outcomes in organ transplantation through rigorous research and clinical practice.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

Université de Montréal • Montréal, QC

Conducting research and teaching in nephrology and bioethics.

Requirements for Université de Montréal

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
MSc in Pharmacology or equivalent Research supervisor confirmation
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2/C1)
Specialization Notes

Department of Pharmacology and Physiology - Research intensive with options in Neuropharmacology and Pharmacogenomics.