Gilles Soulez

Dr. Gilles Soulez, MD, MSc, is a distinguished Physician Scientist in vascular and interventional radiology at the Université de Montréal's Department of Radiology, Radiation Oncology and Nuclear Medicine. With over 30 years of academic dedication, he has been instrumental in merging clinical practice with research innovation, fostering a dynamic research ecosystem that bridges clinicians, basic researchers, and biomedical engineers.

Research Interests: His work spans imaging-guided endovascular procedures, novel embolizing/sclerosing gel development, and vessel wall vulnerability assessment in abdominal aortic aneurysms. He also explores the integration of artificial intelligence into clinical radiology practices through strategic administrative leadership.

Scientific Awards:

• CIRSE 2013 Innovation Excellence Award
• CAIR 2021 Career Award
• Société Française de Radiologie Medal of Honor (2023)
• FRQS National Clinician-Researcher Status (2010)

As Director of the Department (2012-2020) and current member of the Clinical Image Processing Laboratory (LCTI), he has cultivated collaborative environments with shared technical, administrative, and financial resources. His legacy includes 9 patents and extensive industry partnerships for developing clinical tools.