Jean Bourbeau

Dr Bourbeau is a clinician scientist, professor, and researcher at McGill University and a senior scientist at The Research Institute McGill University Health Centre. He is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (FCAHS) and has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Distinguished Scientist Award from McGill University, the Distinguished CHEST Educator from the American College of Chest Physicians, and CIHR-ICRH/CTS Distinguished Lecturer Award in Respiratory Sciences.

His research includes notable contributions like the "Living Well with COPD" self-management program and the Canadian Cohort Obstructive Lung Disease (CanCOLD) prospective study. Over the last few decades, he has secured substantial research funding and published over 400 papers, reviews, and chapters.

Internationally recognized for his expertise in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), he actively participates in various scientific committees and has served as the president and remains on the board of the Canadian Thoracic Society (CTS). He is also a member of the scientific committee of GOLD.

Dr. Bourbeau has made significant contributions to national and international guidelines, including the GOLD Reports, CTS COPD Pharmacotherapy Guidelines, American College of Chest Physicians/CTS Guidelines on prevention of COPD exacerbations, and American Thoracic/European Respiratory Society Guidelines on Pulmonary Rehabilitation.