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Sylvie Fortin is a Full Professor (Professeure titulaire) holding dual appointments at Université de Montréal: in the Department of Anthropology (Faculty of Arts and Sciences) and the Department of Pediatrics (Faculty of Medicine). Her interdisciplinary research examines cultural diversity, ethical decision-making, and end-of-life care within clinical settings. She directs the Doctoral Program in Applied Human Sciences and is affiliated with multiple research centers including CHU Sainte-Justine and SHERPA Institute. Her work focuses on migration's impact on healthcare access, palliative care ethics, and the moral challenges of modern medical practice.
- Education: PhD in Social Anthropology
- Affiliations: METISS research team, Centre de recherche Azrieli (CHU Sainte-Justine), Unité d’éthique clinique
Research explores how cultural pluralism influences clinical practices, particularly in pediatric and geriatric contexts. Key themes include:
- Transition from curative to palliative care
- Moral dilemmas in multicultural healthcare
- Cultural perceptions of 'good death'
Her publications analyze ethical challenges in neonatal care, hemato-oncology decision-making, and migration's role in healthcare narratives. Current projects investigate palliative care accessibility and medical assistance in dying across diverse populations.
Grants: Multiple SSHRC and FRQS grants (2017-2025) support studies on multicultural end-of-life experiences and pediatric care ethics.
Supervised over 30 graduate students in anthropology, bioethics, and applied human sciences. Active jury member for PhD defenses across multiple disciplines.
