BILKIS VISSANDJÉE

Dr. Vissandjée is a full professor in the Faculty of Nursing of the Université de Montréal. Her principal fields of study are healthcare in the contest of migration, particularly for women, and global-health issues. Dr. Vissandjée has conducted research on fundamental health issues of women from both Canada and other countries. She has lectured and presented papers in Canada and internationally to raise the awareness of researchers and care providers about the crucial issue of gender in healthcare services. Dr. Vissandjée is also involved in educational projects and currently heads a program to reinforce nursing skills in Morocco. The project seeks to enhance nursing skills and raise the nursing profession to a level of excellence that will have a positive impact on the quality of care for the Moroccan population.