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Bilkis Vissandjée is a Full Professor at the University of Montreal School of Nursing, a researcher at the Université de Montréal Public Health Research Institute (IRSPUM), and co-founder of the Migration, Ethnicity, Social Services and Health (MÉTISS) research team. She also contributes to the Tuberculosis Montreal Interdisciplinary Research Team.
- Baccalaureate in Nursing (1984), University of Montreal
- Master's in Nursing (1987), University of Montreal
- Minor in Epidemiology & Biostatistics (1990), McGill University
- PhD in International Health (1994), University of Michigan
Her research focuses on multiethnic healthcare challenges, emphasizing gender, migration experiences, and health equity. Key areas include tuberculosis and diabetes disparities among migrants, cultural competence in nursing, and social determinants of health. She develops innovative strategies for marginalized populations, particularly women with female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C).
Recent publications show strong engagement with interdisciplinary approaches to migrant health, gender-sensitive interventions, and equity-oriented healthcare systems. Collaborations span Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Fonds de recherche Québec - Société et culture (FRQSC), and international partners.
She has supervised numerous graduate students in studies related to:
- FGM/C healthcare access
- Gender-sensitive public policies
- Cultural competence in clinical settings
- Migrant health disparities
- Equity-oriented healthcare systems
Her affiliations include:
- Centre d'études et de recherches internationales (CÉRIUM)
- Réseau de recherche en santé des populations du Québec (RRSPQ)
