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Stefan Parent is a Full Professor in the Department of Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal. He holds the Academic Chair in Research on Spinal Deformities (Depuy Spine Canada Inc.) at CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center and serves as Deputy Head of the Musculoskeletal Diseases and Rehabilitation Axis. His expertise focuses on pediatric orthopedic surgery, particularly scoliosis and spinal deformities, combining clinical practice with advanced research in 3D imaging, biomechanics, and experimental surgery.
Education:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences
- Fellowship in Pediatric Orthopedic and Spine Surgery, University of California
- Postdoctoral Training in Biomechanics, École nationale supérieure des arts et métiers (France)
Research Interests:
- Prediction of scoliosis progression using 3D imaging and biomechanical models
- Growth modulation techniques (e.g., vertebral body tethering) for non-fusion treatments
- Development of predictive indices for spinal deformity progression
- Impact of spinal surgery on pulmonary development and postoperative quality of life
Grants & Projects:
- Leading a machine learning project to predict scoliosis progression (IRSC-funded, 2020-2026)
- Investigating VR-based pain management for pediatric orthopedic procedures (IRSC-funded, 2021-2024)
- Evaluation of fibronectin mutations in idiopathic scoliosis (IRSC-funded, 2018-2024)
Awards:
- Depuy Spine Canada Academic Chair (2008–present)
- FRSQ Postdoctoral Fellowship (2003–2006)
- Multiple grants from the Scoliosis Research Society and NIH
Lab Affiliations:
- Experimental Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Lab at CHU Sainte-Justine
- Collaborations with institutions like the Institut Rick Hansen and Medtronic
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