Jacques L. Michaud

Jacques L. Michaud

Université de Montréal

Researcher

Biography

Dr. Jacques L. Michaud is a full professor in the Departments of Pediatrics and Neurosciences at the Université de Montréal Faculty of Medicine. A medical geneticist by training, he practices at the CHU Sainte-Justine Department of Medical Genetics, where he applies his clinical expertise to patient care while conducting cutting-edge research. Dr. Michaud heads the CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center—one of Quebec’s leading pediatric research centers—as well as the Quebec Clinical Genomics Centre. His research focuses primarily on neurodevelopmental disorders, a field in which he contributes to advancing scientific and clinical knowledge.

Research and impacts

  • Recognized scientific leadership: major contributions to the genetics of neurodevelopmental disorders (autism, epilepsy, intellectual disability).
  • Foundational discoveries: identification of key genes and mechanisms associated with rare brain disorders.
  • Direct clinical impact: integration of genomic analyses into the diagnosis of rare diseases via the Quebec Clinical Genomics Centre.
  • International reach: publications in *Science Advances*, *NEJM*, and other leading journals.
  • Strategic role in Quebec: leadership of the CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre and the Quebec Clinical Genomics Centre.

Researchers