Researcher

Title

• Full Professor, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal
• Full Professor, Biomedical Engineering Institute, Université de Montréal
• Head, Orthopedics, CHU Sainte-Justine
• Chairholder, Research Chair in Movement Sciences of the University of Montreal

• Fellow, Pediatric Orthopedics, A.I. Du Pont Institute and Rancho Los Amigos Hospital, USA, 1982.
• Fellow, Pediatric Orthopedics, CHU Sainte-Justine, 1981.
• FRCS(c), Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, 1981.
• Specialty, Orthopedic Surgery, University of Montreal, 1981.
• MD, University of Montreal, 1976.

My research work is focused on the evaluation and treatment of scoliotic deformities in children and on the 3D evaluation and treatment of spinal deformities, with an emphasis on computer-assisted surgery, 3D design and evaluation of braces for the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis, as well as 3D evaluation and surgery simulation for scoliotic deformities. In addition, I conduct a research program on postural equilibrium and sagittal alignment of the spine and pelvis in children and adolescents with spondylolisthesis.

Awards and Distinctions

• Research Chair in Motion Sciences, CHU Sainte-Justine and University of Montreal, 2001.
• Personality of the Week, La Presse, 2001.
• Excellence Grant, Best Pediatric Research, Foundation of Stars, 1997.
• Senior Research Scholar, Fonds de la recherche en santé du Québec, 1992-1996.