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Julie Cousineau is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Medicine and School of Public Health of the University of Montreal. She works in the Department of Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine and Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, with a focus on legal and ethical analysis in health law, family law, and children's rights. Her research bridges civil law, patrimonial law, and the interpretation of laws.
- LLM and DCL in Civil Law from the University of Montreal
- Doctorate at McGill University’s Institute of Comparative Law
- Postdoctoral fellowship at CHU Sainte-Justine
Her research interests include health law, bioethics, and children's rights, particularly in assisted reproduction and clinical ethics. She has collaborated on projects addressing therapeutic obstinacy, predictive genetic testing, and legal frameworks in healthcare. Her work has been funded by FRQSC and the Quebec Bar Foundation.
Scientific Awards:
- Recipient of national and international scholarships
- APOGEE-Net/CanGèneTest postdoctoral fellowship
She coordinates the Bureau de l'éthique clinique and supervises students in projects related to clinical ethics and health law. Her teaching spans bioethics, family law, and legal interpretation.
