Caroline Chartrand

Caroline Chartrand is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at CHU Sainte-Justine, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine. She serves as the medical director of the pediatric outpatient clinic and co-medical director of the Complex Care Program (PCCP). Her work integrates clinical practice, research, and administrative leadership in pediatric infectious diseases.

• Medical training and residency: Université de Montréal
• Master's degree: McGill University in epidemiology

Her research focuses on improving diagnostic tools for pediatric infectious diseases through systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Key areas include influenza and RSV detection, blood culture timelines, and validation of rapid testing methods in tertiary care settings.

Recent publications highlight trends in diagnostic accuracy for pediatric viral infections, emphasizing standardized evaluation frameworks and clinical utility of rapid tests. She collaborates with the Applied Clinical Research Unit (URCA) and contributes to pediatric emergency protocols.

Her professional roles include coordination of pediatric outpatient services and complex care programs, though no scientific awards are documented in the available records.