Karl Weiss

Dr. Karl Weiss is a Clinical Professor at the Université de Montréal's Faculty of Medicine and holds a joint appointment at McGill University's Faculty of Medicine. He leads the Infectious Diseases division at the Jewish General Hospital in Montreal, Canada's largest clinical infectious diseases unit. His expertise spans microbiology, infectious diseases, and antibiotic resistance.

Education:

• MD, MSc, FRCPC (1989), Université de Montréal
• Clinical training in Internal Medicine (McGill University and Université de Montréal)
• Postdoctoral studies in clinical epidemiology

Research Focus: Dr. Weiss studies respiratory infections, antibiotic resistance mechanisms, molecular diagnostics of pathogens like Streptococcus pneumoniae, and clinical trials of new antibiotics. His work emphasizes translational research bridging laboratory discoveries to clinical practice.

Awards & Leadership:

• 2005: Distinction Award from Canadian Infectious Diseases Society
• 2008: Médecins de cœur et d’action Award
• Past Chair of Montreal's Infection Prevention & Control Committee
• Former Director of Pharmacological Research at Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont (2001-2013)

Clinical Contributions: Pioneered infection control protocols, led national/international clinical trials, and advised media on infectious disease outbreaks (e.g., C. difficile, Lyme disease).