Dr. Simon Thebault

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Simon Thebault is a neurologist specializing in multiple sclerosis (MS) and neuroimmunology. His research focuses on developing and translating actionable soluble immune cell biomarkers to improve patient outcomes. Bridging the gap between laboratory innovation and clinical care, his lab employs advanced detection technologies and multiomic approaches to analyze biospecimens and well-characterized clinical cohorts. Key research areas include validating the clinical utility of emerging serum biomarkers such as neurofilament light chain and glial fibrillary acidic protein, characterizing cerebrospinal fluid protein and immune cell profiles as indicators of central nervous system-compartmentalized inflammation, and investigating the role of Epstein-Barr virus in priming disease activity in MS, exploring its potential as a biomarker and therapeutic target.

Research Interests

Requirements for McGill University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
B.Sc. degree or equivalent M.D. degree
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • 2 Letters of Reference
  • CV
  • Personal Statement
  • Confirmation of Supervision
  • Research Project Proposal
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Medicine. Program: Experimental Medicine.