With a doctorate in medicine, a master’s degree in immunology and virology in basic research and a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Dr. Poggi is a proactive and involved professional in both her clinical practice and research. Before starting her medical studies, she devoted herself for 6 years to the development and implementation of clinical research projects in the field of colorectal oncology in several hospitals in the Montreal area.

Today she is doing her specialization in family medicine at the University of Sherbrooke with a strong interest in palliative care, home care and in the accompaniment of people with chronic diseases. Passionate about research, she collaborates with the dynamic and avant-garde team of Dr. Vuong, a radiation oncologist at the Jewish General Hospital, on the evaluation of the different factors involved in making patient-centered treatment choices in colorectal oncology.