Sophie Laberge

Dr. Sophie Laberge is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal, based at CHU Sainte-Justine (3175 Côte Sainte-Catherine, Montreal). She specializes in pediatric pulmonology with clinical expertise in asthma, sleep-disordered breathing, and esophageal atresia.

Education:

• MD from Laval University (1985)
• Pediatrics Residency, University of Montreal (1990)
• Pulmonology Fellowship, University of Montreal (1991)
• Research Fellowships: McGill University (Meakins-Christie Labs, 1991-1993, 1995-1996) and Boston University School of Medicine (1993-1995)

Research Focus: Her work spans asthma pharmacogenetics, pulmonary inflammation mechanisms, and respiratory disorders in children. She investigates genetic determinants of drug response and sleep-related breathing pathologies.

Publications: Her 33 articles and 4 book chapters predominantly explore pediatric asthma therapeutics, pharmacogenomics, and clinical respiratory protocols, with frequent collaborations in multicenter studies.

Academic Roles:

• Teaches undergraduate/graduate courses (MMD-2230, PHL-3600, PGM-6001)
• Medical Director: Pulmonary Function Lab & Sleep Clinic/Lab (2013–present)

Funding: Recipient of multiple Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) grants supporting her research in respiratory pharmacogenomics.