Dr. Sylvain Chemtob

Professor

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Biography

Sylvain Chemtob is a professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Ophthalmology, and Pharmacology at the Université de Montréal and an associate professor in the Department of Pharmacology at McGill University. He holds a Canada Research Chair in Translational Research in Vision and the Léopoldine Wolfe Chair in Clinical and Translational Research for the Prevention of Blindness due to Age-Related Macular Degeneration at the Université de Montréal. Chemtob is a member of the Royal Society of Canada and has received multiple awards for his contributions to pediatric research and clinical practice. His research focuses on the pathophysiology of conditions related to prematurity, particularly in neonatology, exploring the mechanisms that lead to neurodevelopmental disorders and retinopathy of prematurity, a leading cause of childhood blindness. He has developed novel therapeutic agents targeting inflammatory processes and has been involved in various clinical trials. Chemtob's work extends to age-related macular degeneration, highlighting his commitment to addressing both ends of the lifespan in vision-related health.

Research Interests

Awards

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Fellow

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William D. Dawson Memorial Award

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Prix Leo Pariseau

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Prix Michel-Sarrazin

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Leopoldine Wolfe Chair

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.