Annie Janvier

Annie Janvier is a full Professor of Pediatrics at the Université de Montréal and holds positions as a Neonatologist and Clinical Ethicist at CHU Sainte-Justine Hospital. She specializes in neonatal ethics, palliative care, and family partnership in healthcare. Her roles include co-directing the Master's program in Clinical Ethics and leading multiple research initiatives focused on parental perspectives in critical neonatal decisions.

Educations:

• Bachelor of Science in Biology (Human Genetics), McGill University (1993)
• Medical Degree, Université de Montréal (1997)
• Neonatology Fellowship, McGill University (2000–2003)
• Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences (Bioethics), Université de Montréal (2008)

Research Interests: Her work bridges clinical practice and ethics, emphasizing perinatal care, moral distress in healthcare providers, and integrating family input into medical decisions. Key themes include neonatal resuscitation ethics, outcomes measurement, and the psychosocial impact of NICU experiences.

Awards: Recognized with honors such as the 2017 Humanization Excellence Award and the 2018 Social Engagement Prize for her contributions to compassionate care and bioethics.

Advising & Grants: Leads over 20 research projects funded by SARP-IRSC, MSSS, and the Go Foundation. Supervises trainees in neonatology, ethics, and palliative care. Her teams focus on quality improvement, breastfeeding support, and bereavement care.

Labs/Teams: Active in CHU Sainte-Justine’s Clinical Ethics Unit, Palliative Care Unit, and the Humanization and Patient-Parent Partnership Office.