Céline Thibault

Céline Thibault is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Université de Montréal's Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics. She specializes in pediatric critical care medicine with a focus on pharmacotherapy optimization in critically ill children. Her work spans neonatal pharmacokinetics, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and drug dosing strategies in pediatric intensive care units.

Her research integrates clinical practice and translational medicine, addressing gaps in drug management for vulnerable populations. Key projects include optimizing β-lactam antibiotic regimens and studying vasoactive agent usage in shock scenarios. She leads collaborative initiatives such as the Regroupement en intelligence artificielle appliquée aux soins aigus de l'enfant, exploring AI applications for acute pediatric care.

Dr. Thibault has secured funding from the Fondation de l'Hôpital Ste-Justine and Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS), supporting studies on ECMO pharmacokinetics and post-intensive care outcomes. Her work bridges clinical research with bedside practice, emphasizing patient-centered approaches to medication management.

• Key Projects:
  • Lead investigator for Optimisation des traitements pharmacologiques chez les enfants atteints de sepsis (2021-2024)
  • Co-researcher in AI-driven pediatric care initiatives (2022-2026)
• Grants:
  • Fondation de l'Hôpital Ste-Justine (2021-2024)
  • FRQS - Regroupement stratégique (2022-2026)
• Advising: Supervised Master's student Manon Dambrun on olanzapine use in pediatric ICUs (2024)

Her research emphasizes translational outcomes, including post-ICU mental health trajectories and iron deficiency in critical illness survivors. She collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to advance evidence-based pediatric critical care practices.