Dr. Nathalie Bissonnette

Associate Professor

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Biography

Nathalie Bissonnette focuses her research activities on animal immunogenetics, immunotolerance, and immunoregulation in response to nutrients, environmental factors, and pathogen exposure. She is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Montreal, where she is involved in significant research on the impact of genetics on animal health, along with the study of tissue insult, immunity, and infection control. She holds leadership roles in research affiliations including GRESABO, a group dedicated to bovine health, and Op+lait, which aims for optimal quality milk. Her work encompasses various disciplines such as Veterinary Sciences, Immunology, Bacteriology, Microbiology, and Genomics, with an emphasis on animal pathology and welfare, particularly in dairy cattle and swine. Bissonnette's extensive expertise also includes infection prevention and control as well as bovine genomics.

Research Interests

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.