Serge Marchand, PhD
Serge Marchand, PhD, is a professor at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Université de Sherbrooke. A neuroscientist by training, Dr. Marchand specializes in the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying chronic pain. His expertise includes pain evaluation in chronic pain patients, human somatosensory psychophysics, human electrophysiology, and endogenous pain modulation.
Dr. Marchand has held several key leadership roles in research and health sciences. He served as Scientific Director of the Sherbrooke University Hospital Research Center (2008-2013), Vice-President of Scientific Affairs at Genome Québec (2019-2020), and Scientific Director of the Fonds de recherche du Québec—Santé (2017-2019). During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in shaping research strategies and fostering scientific collaboration. From 2002 to 2010, he also held the Joint Chair in Physiopathology of Pain at UQAT-Université de Sherbrooke.
A prolific author, Dr. Marchand has written extensively on pain neurophysiology, publishing numerous scientific articles, book chapters, and books. His works include The Pain Phenomenon (Springer, 2024) and Mental Health and Pain (Springer Press, 2014).
Beyond his research, Dr. Marchand has contributed to national and international evaluation committees, providing expert insights to advance the field of pain science. His work continues to influence research, clinical practice, and healthcare policy.
Modules/Topics Taught:
- Pathophysiology of Acute Pain
Serge Marchand, PhD, is a professor at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Université de Sherbrooke. A neuroscientist by training, Dr. Marchand specializes in the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying chronic pain. His expertise includes pain evaluation in chronic pain patients, human somatosensory psychophysics, human electrophysiology, and endogenous pain modulation.
Dr. Marchand has held several key leadership roles in research and health sciences. He served as Scientific Director of the Sherbrooke University Hospital Research Center (2008-2013), Vice-President of Scientific Affairs at Genome Québec (2019-2020), and Scientific Director of the Fonds de recherche du Québec—Santé (2017-2019). During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in shaping research strategies and fostering scientific collaboration. From 2002 to 2010, he also held the Joint Chair in Physiopathology of Pain at UQAT-Université de Sherbrooke.
A prolific author, Dr. Marchand has written extensively on pain neurophysiology, publishing numerous scientific articles, book chapters, and books. His works include The Pain Phenomenon (Springer, 2024) and Mental Health and Pain (Springer Press, 2014).
Beyond his research, Dr. Marchand has contributed to national and international evaluation committees, providing expert insights to advance the field of pain science. His work continues to influence research, clinical practice, and healthcare policy.
Modules/Topics Taught:
- Pathophysiology of Acute Pain
