Lise Lamothe

Lise Lamothe is an Associate Professor at the School of Public Health (École de santé publique) of Université de Montréal, holding a position in the Department of Health Management, Evaluation, and Policy. She also serves as an Honorary Professor and oversees teaching programs in this department. Her career spans roles as a pharmacist, hospital manager, and academic leader, demonstrating adaptability across healthcare sectors.

• Education: DPH (Hospital Pharmacy, 1975, Université de Montréal), MBA (1987, HEC Montréal), PhD in Organizational Theory (1996, McGill University).
• Research Focus: Governance and transformation of healthcare organizations, interprofessional dynamics, strategic partnerships, and ICT impacts on healthcare processes.
• Leadership: Founded the pharmaceutical management specialization within an MBA program at Université Laval, and co-led major research initiatives like the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA).

Her research has addressed healthcare workforce shortages, integrated service networks, and strategic decision-making in pluralistic hospital environments. She has supervised 11 doctoral and master’s students since 2006, with recent advisees focusing on chronic care models, traditional medicine integration, and genetic health policy.

Awarded grants from CIHR, CSSS, and other institutions, her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration. She remains active in the Quebec Chapter of professional organizations, mentoring future leaders and advocating for standards in healthcare management education.