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Dr. Karine Bilodeau is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Nursing Sciences at the University of Montreal, where she conducts groundbreaking research on cancer survivorship and healthcare transitions. With over a decade of clinical experience in oncology nursing at the Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM), she brings practical insights to her academic work. Her research program focuses on optimizing transitions in cancer care, particularly at the end of treatments and during return to work, with special attention to underserved populations like young adults.
Education:
- Baccalauréat en sciences infirmières (2002), Université de Montréal
- Maîtrise en sciences infirmières (2008), Université de Montréal
- Doctorat en sciences infirmières (2014), Université de Montréal
- Postdoctoral Fellowship (2017), CR-CSIS
Her research interests center on cancer survivorship, experiential learning pathways, patient-centered care, and innovative interventions for young adult cancer survivors. She employs qualitative and mixed methods approaches to explore how cancer survivors learn to manage their health post-treatment across the lifespan. Her work bridges clinical practice with academic research, focusing on practical applications that improve healthcare services and transitions.
Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on young adult cancer survivors, return-to-work challenges, interprofessional care, and patient-centered interventions. Her research consistently emphasizes the experiential knowledge of both patients and healthcare professionals, with increasing attention to digital and co-designed educational interventions.
Awards and Recognition:
- Mention excellence 2022 - Centre d'excellence en soins infirmiers (CESI)
- Prix Dre Trang Hoang-Professionnel de la santé de l'année 2021 - Société de leucémie et de lymphome du Canada
- 2e Prix- Concours meilleurs articles scientifiques de l'année 2016
- Work Disability Prevention Integration (WDPI) 2016 Excellent poster award
Dr. Bilodeau actively supervises numerous graduate students and has secured substantial funding from major research agencies including FRQS, IRSC, and CRSH. Her research program PAC-SAC focuses on co-creating educational resources with young adults who have survived hematological cancers. She is affiliated with several research centers including CRHMR, ThéCell, and CIFI-AP, demonstrating her commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration in advancing oncology care.
