France Gauvin

France Gauvin is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Montreal's Faculty of Medicine, affiliated with CHU Sainte-Justine (Sainte-Justine University Hospital). She specializes in pediatric critical care and palliative care, with a focus on ethical decision-making in neonatal and pediatric end-of-life scenarios, respiratory complications from blood transfusions, and protocol-driven mechanical ventilation weaning.

• Education: Pediatrics residency (1993-1997), two fellowships in Pediatric Intensive Care (1996-1998, 1998-1999), Master's in Clinical Epidemiology (1996-2001) at University of Montreal and Children's Hospital Seattle.

Her research spans clinical epidemiology, medical ethics, and critical care innovations. Recent publications examine transfusion-related respiratory dysfunction, ethical frameworks for pediatric mortality risks, and AI-driven ventilation protocols. She has presented at regional conferences and served on key hospital committees.

Scientific achievements include leadership roles in the CHU Sainte-Justine Transfusion Committee (President 2010-2015) and the Société québécoise des médecins en soins palliatifs (Treasurer 2012-2015). She directed the Pediatric Palliative Care Consultation Unit (2009-2015) while maintaining active clinical practice in emergency and intensive care settings.