Dr. Przemyslaw Sapieha

Professor

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Biography

Mike Sapieha is a distinguished researcher in the field of retinal cell biology, focusing on the aging of the central nervous system and the development of therapies for major causes of blindness. He completed his bachelor’s degree in biochemistry at McGill University, followed by two postdoctoral fellowships, one at McGill and another at Harvard Medical School. Mike established a vision health team at the Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital Research Center and has shifted his research focus from gene therapy to understanding the impact of neuronal metabolism on ocular blood vessels. He is the founder and Chief Scientific Officer of SemaThera Inc. in Montreal and has served as Chief Scientist at UNITY Biotechnology in San Francisco. His work has garnered recognition, including the prestigious Canada Research Chair in Retinal Cell Biology, ensuring his contribution to advancing knowledge in ocular diseases.

Research Interests

Awards

#2024

Effervescence Star Award

2024-01-01
#2024

William W. Dawson Memorial Keynote Lecture

2024-01-01
#2022

FROUM Endowed Chair

2022-01-01
#2022

Innovation AMD Award

2022-01-01
#2021

Canada Research Chair Retinal Cell Biology

2021-01-01
#2020

Alcon Research Institute Senior Investigator Award

2020-01-01
#2019

Cogan Award

2019-01-01
#2018

Elected Member

2018-01-01
#2017

Joe Doupe Award

2017-01-01
#2017

Young Investigator Award

2017-01-01
#2016

Professorship Translational Vision Research

2016-01-01
#2015

André-Dupont New Investigator Award

2015-01-01
#2012

Young Investigator Grant

2012-01-01
#2010

Canada Research Chair Retinal Cell Biology

2010-01-01

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.