François Bernier

Dr. François Paul Bernier

MD
Pronouns: he/him

Positions

Professor

Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics

Professor

Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Medical Genetics

Director

Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute

Child Health & Wellness Researcher

Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, Owerko Centre

One Child Every Child Project Lead

University of Calgary

One Child Every Child Precision Health and Wellness Co-Facilitator

University of Calgary

One Child Every Child Comprehensive Data Co-Facilitator

University of Calgary

Contact information

Phone number

Office: 403.220.5399

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Background

Educational Background

B.S. Medicine, University of Manitoba, 1991

B.S. Medicine, University of Manitoba, 1989

Doctor of Medicine Medicine, University of Manitoba, 1993

Research

Areas of Research

Autism
Genetic Disorders
Molecular Mechanisms
Rare diseases
Activities

I have an ongoing interest in the clinical and molecular delineation of a novel autosomal recessive disorder (dilated cardiomyopathy, cerebellar ataxia and 3-methylglutaconic aciduria) which I described in our Hutterite population. Recent work has also focused on the genetics on childhood neurodevelopmental disorders including developmental coordination disorder and autism. A large prospective cohort study of women and children is being established to explore the relationship between maternal environment and nutrition on maternal and child mental health as well as neonatal and infant health including congenital anomalies. The establishment of the cohort as well as a biobank will provide ample opportunities to explore the relationship between the maternal environment and genes.

Participation in university strategic initiatives

Awards

  • award, 2014
  • award, 2013
  • award, 2004
  • Gold Star Letter - Lecturer - Principles for Medicine Course, 2004
  • Gold Star Letter - Lecturer - Reproductive System Course, 2004
  • Gold Star Letter, Small group preceptor - Principles for Medicine Course, 2004
  • award, 2001
  • award, 1998