Soren Gantt

Soren Gantt is a Full Professor at the Université de Montréal, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and holding joint appointments in the Department of Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, and Immunology and the Department of Pediatrics. His research focuses on viral infections, particularly cytomegalovirus (CMV) and HIV, with a strong emphasis on mathematical modeling, vaccine development, and epidemiological studies. He leads and collaborates in large-scale research initiatives funded by agencies like the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQNT).

• Grants & Collaborations:
  • 2024–2028: Demêler l'hétérogénéité de la cinétique et de l'évolution de l'infection par le cytomégalovirus à l'aide de la modélisation mathématique (FRQNT/CIHR)
  • 2024–2028: POPCORN 2.0 (Pediatrics Outcomes imProvement through COordination of Research Networks) (Secrétariat des programmes interorganismes)
  • 2022–2026: The dynamics of mucosal cytomegalovirus replication and barriers to dissemination during acquisition of infection (CIHR)

Research Interests include viral pathogenesis, CMV transmission dynamics in immunocompromised populations (e.g., HIV-positive mothers), and the development of mathematical models to predict infection spread. His work integrates clinical data with computational approaches, bridging basic science and public health policy.

Labs & Teams: Active in research networks like POPCORN and collaborates with institutions such as the Fondation de l'Hôpital Ste-Justine. His lab focuses on translational research, including vaccine efficacy trials and implementation science for congenital CMV screening programs.