Claire Cherrière

Claire Cherrière is a clinician-researcher and lecturer at the University of Toulouse, France, specializing in the therapeutic applications of dance for individuals with neurological disorders. She holds a doctorate in neuroscience and is a licensed physiotherapist, dancer, and teacher of adapted dance. Her roles include leading dance development initiatives at ASEI Cité Autonomie Insertion pediatric centers and the Toulouse NeuroImaging Center (ToNIC), while also serving as an associate researcher at Sainte-Justine University Hospital Research Center in Montreal.

Education:

• 2021-2022: Postdoctoral fellowship in physical activity sciences, University of Quebec in Montreal
• 2016-2020: Doctorate in neuroscience (France-Canada co-supervision), University of Toulouse
• 2014-2015: Master's in neuropsychology and clinical neuroscience, University of Toulouse
• 2010-2014: State-certified physiotherapist, University of Toulouse

Research Interests:

• Impact of dance on motor rehabilitation
• Adapted physical activities for neurologically impaired populations
• Cerebral palsy interventions
• Neuromuscular disease management
• Motor-cognitive link exploration

Awards:

• 2020 Excellence and Humanization Award for co-developing an inclusive dance program for children with cerebral palsy

Advising & Grants: Focuses on program development and collaborative projects in dance-based rehabilitation. Active in grant-funded research initiatives but specific grants not explicitly listed.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with ToNIC (Toulouse NeuroImaging Center) and Sainte-Justine Research Center, collaborating across clinical and academic settings.