Dr. Thanh Dang Vu

Professor

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Biography

Thanh Dang-Vu is a full professor at Concordia University, holding a Concordia University Research Chair in Sleep, Neuroimaging, and Cognitive Health. He is affiliated with Concordia's PERFORM Center and the Centre for Studies in Behavioral Neurobiology. His research focuses on sleep, including disorders, neuroimaging, and cognition, particularly the neural mechanisms of sleep disturbances and their effects on cognition, aging, and clinical biomarkers of neurological disease progression. Dr. Dang-Vu received his MD and Ph.D. from the University of Liege and completed postdoctoral training in sleep medicine at Harvard Medical School and Université de Montréal. His expertise in neurophysiology and neuroimaging has led to over a hundred publications in high-impact journals. He has received multiple research grants and awards, including election to the College of the Royal Society of Canada and various young investigator awards. His leadership roles include Vice-President of the Canadian Sleep Society and Associate Editor for the journal SLEEP. Dr. Dang-Vu's laboratory employs advanced neuroimaging techniques to explore the complex relationships between brain activity during sleep and cognitive functions, particularly in older adults and individuals with neurological disorders.

Research Interests

Requirements for Concordia University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in cinematic arts or equivalent proficiency
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.