Dr. Yosra Cherni

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yosra Cherni is an Assistant Professor at Université de Montréal, specializing in biomechanics and neurophysiology. Her research focuses on improving mobility for populations, particularly through the biomechanical analysis of gait and posture in individuals with and without functional limitations. She is interested in the use of robotic and interactive technologies for locomotor training in children and adolescents with neuromotor disorders. Cherni's contributions to research aim to optimize and personalize the use of these technologies and guide clinicians in decision-making for training young individuals with neuromotor disorders. She holds a Postdoctorate in locomotion neurophysiology from Université Laval and a Doctorate in biomechanics and locomotion rehabilitation from Université de Montréal. In addition to her academic contributions, she has received several awards, including Best Oral Presentation at the CIRRIS Scientific Day.

Research Interests

Awards

#1

Best Oral Presentation

2022-01-01
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Postdoctoral Fellowship

2020-01-01
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Excellence Award

2018-01-01
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Doctoral Fellowship

2017-01-01
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Excellence Doctoral Fellowship

2016-01-01
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Excellence Master Fellowship

2015-01-01
#2

2nd Best Poster Award

2015-01-01

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.