Kevin Petrecca
Kevin Petrecca FRCSC is a neurosurgical oncologist, currently chief of the Department of Neurosurgery at the McGill University Health Centre and appointed as the William Feindel Chair in Neuro-Oncology at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.[1][2]
Kevin Petrecca | |
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| Born | |
| Occupation | Neurosurgeon, Oncologist, Researcher |
| Spouse(s) | Myriam Douville |
| Children | Sarah, Élodie, Loic |
Biography
He is originally from Niagara Falls, Ontario.[3]
He holds both a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), in addition to being certified as a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in neurosurgery and oncology.[1]
He is currently an attending neurosurgical oncologist at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital within the McGill University Health Centre,[4] in addition to being the chief of the Department of Neurosurgery.[1] He dedicates his practice to treating brain cancer patients, particularly those with glioblastoma.[3]
He also holds an appointment as Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery at McGill University.[1]
His clinical and academic careers supplement his family life with his wife Myriam Douville and their three kids Sarah, Élodie, and Loic.[3]
Research
His research focuses mostly on the treatment of brain cancers, particularly glioblastoma, which typically do not respond to conventional cancer treatments.[3][5]
References
- Kevin Petrecca, MD, PhD, FRCS(C). Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital. Consulted on 6 Feb. 2019.
- Named/Endowed Chair Appointments at McGill University. Office of the Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic). McGill University. Consulted on 6 Feb. 2019.
- Gillian Woodford. Dr. Kevin Petrecca’s brilliant hopes for brain cancer. Med e-News. McGill University. Published on 25 May 2017. Consulted on 6 Feb. 2019.
- Directory / Doctors / Kevin Petrecca MD. McGill University Health Centre. Consulted on 6 Feb. 2019.
- Caroline Rodgers. Personnalités de la semaine : Le Dr Kevin Petrecca et Frédéric Leblond. La Presse. Published on 15 Feb. 2015. Consulted on 6 Feb. 2019.