Bruce Tapiero

Bruce Tapiero serves as Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Montreal's Faculty of Medicine, based at CHU Sainte-Justine in Montreal. He holds dual leadership roles as Head of the Infectious Diseases Department and Assistant for Hospital and Departmental Development, while contributing to public health policy through the Quebec Immunization Committee and INSPQ.

His academic training includes:

• Medical degree from University of Montreal (1988)
• Pediatrics specialization from University of Montreal (1991)
• Pediatric Infectious Diseases fellowship at McGill University (1992-1993)
• Advanced training in bone marrow transplantation infections at University of Minnesota (1994)

Dr. Tapiero's research centers on clinical vaccinology and epidemiology of vaccine-preventable diseases, with specialized expertise in infections among immunocompromised hosts, tuberculosis, and intercultural pediatric care. His work bridges clinical practice and public health through vaccine safety trials and immunization strategy development.

Recent publications (2013-2014) demonstrate consistent focus on pediatric vaccine development, particularly examining pneumococcal conjugate vaccines, pertussis immunization strategies for neonates, and influenza vaccination safety in cystic fibrosis patients. These studies collectively advance evidence-based immunization protocols for vulnerable populations.

Award recognition includes:

• Clinical Innovation Award for Home Intravenous Antibiotic Therapy (1999)
• Organizational Award for H1N1 campaign leadership (2011)

Research funding supports extensive scholarly activity, with 47 peer-reviewed articles, 28 book chapters, and 111 conference presentations. Major grant sources include CIHR (2), FRSQ (4), CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center (3), and Quebec Ministry of Health (2). His book Infectious Diseases: The Illusion of Zero Risk (2009) established foundational perspectives in risk communication.

As department head at CHU Sainte-Justine, Dr. Tapiero directs clinical and research operations for the Infectious Diseases Division, collaborating with Quebec's public health infrastructure through committee appointments and hospital network initiatives.