Professor Sylvie Breton named Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS)

Congratulations to Professor Sylvie Breton, PhD, who has just been named a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS).

A full professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Université Laval, Sylvie Breton is among the 47 new Fellows recognized by the Academy in 2025. This nomination represents one of the highest distinctions awarded to members of the Canadian health sciences community.

As the Canada Research Chair in Epithelial Dynamics of Kidney and Reproductive Organs, she is internationally recognized for her groundbreaking research on the role of epithelial cells in kidney health and male fertility, paving the way for new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.

The Canadian Academy of Health Sciences brings together the country’s most eminent scientists and researchers from universities, healthcare institutions, and research institutes.

We congratulate Professor Breton on this prestigious distinction, which highlights the excellence and impact of her scientific contributions!