Dr. Sergio Crespo Garcia

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sergio Crespo-Garcia develops research focusing on retinal degeneration related to diabetes. His primary research interest revolves around understanding the interactions of cells that conform to blood vessels in the retina, which translates to insights into ocular diseases. He has earned multiple awards for his research, including a Postdoctoral Award from the Montreal Diabetes Research Center and an International Society for Eye Research Travel Award. Crespo-Garcia also teaches courses related to visual sciences at the University of Montreal, supervising master's candidates engaged in translational research in retinal vascular diseases. His educational background spans multiple institutions and disciplines, culminating in a doctorate from Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin. Currently, he is involved in several funded research projects aimed at exploring cellular mechanisms underlying retinopathy and related vascular diseases.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Montreal • Montréal, QC

In charge of teaching courses related to vision sciences and supervising graduate research projects.

Awards

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HMR Foundation Publication Prize

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Montreal Diabetes Research Center Postdoctoral Award

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Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Travel Award

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Publication Prize Relève Étoile Jacqes-Genest

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Fonds de Recherche du Québec - Santé Postdoctoral Scholarship

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.