Vanessa Samouëlian

Vanessa Samouëlian, MD, PhD, serves as an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Montreal. Based at the Montreal University Hospital Center (CHUM), she specializes in gynecological oncology within the Gynecological Oncology division. Her institutional roles include leading Tumor Board meetings and serving as a service representative on CHUM's medical act evaluation committee and the University of Montreal externship committee.

Her educational background includes:

• MD from University of Montpellier 1, France (1992-1998)
• Certificate of Clinical and Therapeutic Synthesis and Master's in Biological/Medical Sciences (1998)
• IUD in Colposcopy and Cervicovaginal Pathology (1999)
• DES in Gynecology-Obstetrics from University of Lille 2, France (2005)
• PhD from Biology-Health Doctoral School, University of Lille 2 (2007)
• Clinical Fellowship in Gynecology Oncology at CHUM (2009-2011)

Dr. Samouëlian's research centers on gynecological malignancies with emphasis on cervical, endometrial, and vulvar cancers. She investigates molecular biomarkers for nodal metastasis, treatment outcomes in high-risk endometrial carcinoma, and surgical innovation including robotic techniques. Her work bridges clinical oncology, cancer pathology, and HPV vaccination strategies through national collaborations.

Her 2015-2016 publications reveal a cohesive research trajectory focused on endometrial cancer through the Canadian High Risk Endometrial Cancer (CHREC) Consortium. Key themes include adjuvant therapy optimization, pathological pattern analysis (MELF invasion), and surgical training innovation using virtual reality simulation. These works demonstrate integration of clinical practice, molecular diagnostics, and surgical education within gynecologic oncology.

Within CHUM's organizational structure, Dr. Samouëlian contributes to the Historical Assignment Team and Gynecological Oncology division. She co-developed the Contemporary Clinical Questions on HPV-Related Diseases and Vaccination booklet with Gynecologic Oncology Canada and Merck Canada, endorsed by major Canadian gynecological societies including the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada.