Cristina Bostan

Dr. Cristina Bostan is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at the Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal. She specializes in Cornea, External Diseases, Cataract/Anterior Segment, and Refractive Surgery at the Centre universitaire d'ophtalmologie, Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont (CIUSSS de l'Est-de-l'Île-de-Montréal). She supervises medical students, ophthalmology residents, and cornea fellows while maintaining an active clinical and research practice focused on accelerating emerging therapies for patients.

Her educational background includes a combined MD-MS program at Université de Montréal, where she served as chief resident and was named to the Dean's List. She completed a one-year clinical/surgical fellowship in Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery at Cleveland Clinic's Cole Eye Institute, and is finalizing a Master's in Translational Research at the University of Toronto alongside Université de Montréal's Clinician-Scientist Training Program.

Dr. Bostan's research spans corneal diseases, cataract surgery, refractive procedures, and corneal transplantation, with emphasis on translational applications. Her work demonstrates consistent focus on Boston Keratoprosthesis outcomes, post-surgical complications, and innovative surgical techniques, reflecting deep expertise in managing complex corneal pathologies and advancing anterior segment surgery.

Her scientific achievements include over 100 publications and presentations, supported by major provincial and national grants. Key awards include:

• Bourse d’études Detweiler (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, 2022)
• CIHR Health Professional Research Fellowship (ranked 1st/29, 2021)
• FRQS/MSSS Clinician-Researcher Training Program (ranked 1st/9, 2021)
• Prias Roch Gagnon for best oral presentation (2018)
• Multiple excellence scholarships and research distinctions

She actively mentors trainees across all levels while pursuing clinical innovation. Her current work integrates advanced imaging, surgical optimization, and patient-centered outcomes to address unmet needs in corneal disease management. Dr. Bostan is embedded within Université de Montréal's ophthalmology ecosystem at Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams focused on vision research and clinical excellence.