Dr. Rony Chidiac

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rony Chidiac is an Assistant Professor at the University of Sherbrooke in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, specializing in pharmacology and physiology. He obtained his PhD in 2018 from the Department of Pathology and Cell Biology at the University of Montreal. His research focuses on stem cells and vascular biology related to ocular and cardiovascular diseases. Dr. Chidiac has extensive experience as a Research Associate at the University of Montreal and as a Post-doctoral fellow at the University of Toronto from 2017 to 2023. His work has been recognized through various grants, including significant funding from the BrightFocus Foundation for research into macular degeneration. He is dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of eye diseases through innovative research in cellular therapies.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Sherbrooke • Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada

Teaching and research in pharmacology and physiology.

Research Associate

— Present

University of Montreal • Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Conducting research in the laboratory focusing on the pathophysiology of vascular diseases.

Post-doctoral Fellow

— Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Engaged in post-doctoral research on retinal diseases and vascular regeneration.

Requirements for University of Sherbrooke

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related scientific field.
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee (approx. CAD 101 for graduates)
  • Official university transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation / Statement of Interest
  • Letters of recommendation (typically 2-3)
  • Birth certificate copy
Specialization Notes

The University of Sherbrooke is primarily a French-language institution; functional French (B2/C1 level) is typically required for most programs unless specified for research-based paths.