François Prince

François Prince is a Professor at the University of Montreal's Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgery, with secondary appointments in Kinesiology. His research focuses on biomechanics, postural control, locomotion, and aging, with specific interests in Paralympic athletes, Parkinson's disease, and surgical rehabilitation.

• Primary Affiliation: Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine
• Secondary Affiliation: Department of Kinesiology
• Research Units: GRSV (Vision Research Group)

Research Interests: Dr. Prince investigates biomechanical mechanisms in gait initiation for amputees, postural control in aging populations, surgical ergonomics, and locomotor strategies in hip arthroplasty patients. His work bridges clinical applications (e.g., diabetic neuropathy, spinal injuries) with sports biomechanics (circus arts, Paralympic performance).

Recent Publication Trends: His 2017-2019 work emphasizes neurorehabilitation for spinal injuries, age-related postural decline, and surgical ergonomics. Earlier studies (2011-2014) focus on concussion effects, Huntington's disease, and pediatric biomechanics.

• Key Collaborators: Julie Messier, Louis Bherer, Mickaël Begon
• Funding Sources: Parkinson Society Canada, CIHR, NSERC

Advising: Supervised 23+ graduate students (PhD and Master's) across biomechanics, geriatrics, and sports injury prevention since 2002. Notable alumni include Dr. Julie Nantel (2004) and Dr. Nicolas Termoz (2005).

Labs & Teams: Collaborates with the Vision Research Group (GRSV) and leads interdisciplinary teams involving orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, and engineers in projects spanning from hip replacement analysis to circus artist ergonomics.