Geneviève Benoit

Geneviève Benoit is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Montreal Faculty of Medicine, affiliated with the Department of Pediatrics and practicing in the Nephrology Service at CHU Sainte-Justine. Her career integrates clinical practice, education, and research in pediatric nephrology.

• University: University of Montreal
• School: Faculty of Medicine
• Department: Department of Pediatrics
• Role: Assistant Clinical Professor

Research interests focus on hereditary kidney diseases, genetic testing, and podocyte gene mutations. Her work bridges classical Mendelian phenotypes with modern molecular diagnostics, particularly in pediatric nephrology.

• 2015: Hypertension management guidelines
• 2014: Childhood nephrotic syndrome study design
• 2011: INF2 mutations in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

Scientific honors include:

• 2015 Teaching Excellence Award (University of Montreal Faculty of Medicine)
• FRSQ Professional Post-Graduate Training Scholarship
• Luc Chicoine Award for clinical performance
• Claude Roy Award for research during residency

Dr. Benoit directs the Pediatrics Externship at CHU Sainte-Justine and teaches the MMD-2231 course on homeostasis and urinary system at University of Montreal. Her academic contributions span clinical training, research on hereditary renal disorders, and multidisciplinary collaboration.