Dr. Roddy Hiram

Professor

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Biography

Since 2021, Roddy Hiram has been a Professor at the Faculty of Medicine at the Université de Montréal, focusing on Cardiology at the Montreal Heart Institute. He has a robust background, having completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the same institution and obtaining his Ph.D. from the Université de Sherbrooke. Hiram's research expertise encompasses arrhythmias, heart failure, and cardiovascular diseases, with a particular emphasis on atrial fibrillation and the underlying inflammatory mechanisms contributing to its onset. He has developed innovative therapeutic strategies to address the challenges presented by cardiac hypoxia and the response to inflammation in heart disease. Hiram's work has led to significant findings regarding the role of signaling pathways in cardiac conditions and aims to contribute to the development of new treatments that target inflammatory processes involved in atrial fibrillation. He actively engages in teaching and mentoring students at various levels, promoting critical research in the medical sciences.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Université de Montréal • Montréal

Teaching and conducting research in the field of cardiology, focusing on arrhythmias and inflammatory mechanisms.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2016-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Montreal Heart Institute • Montréal

Investigated mechanisms of arrhythmias and explored therapeutic mechanisms to counteract cardiovascular conditions.

Awards

#1

Junior Researcher Award

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Major Research Grant

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.