Biography
Lea Bouchard is an M.D./M.S. candidate at the University of Sherbrooke where she is pursuing dual training in medicine and in Radiation
Sciences and Biomedical Imaging. Her master’s research focuses on the modulation of the tumor immune microenvironment by single
versus multifraction stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) in an orthotopic non–small cell lung cancer model. She has presented her
work at major national meetings, including CARO 2025, ASTRO 2025 and the Canadian Society for Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.
Ms. Bouchard has been awarded several competitive scholarships, including the Canada Graduate Scholarship from CIHR and a Master’s
Research Scholarship from the Fonds de recherche du Québec, recognizing her academic excellence and research potential. Beyond her
research work and clinical training, she has been actively involved in leadership roles and community initiatives. She has served as
Delegate for the Research Interest Group at the University of Sherbrooke, VP of Events for CODA UdeS in partnership with the Canadian
Cancer Society, and Local Officer for IFMSA-Quebec’s Public Health Committee where she organized cancer awareness and fundraising
activities. Through her combined medical and research training, Ms. Bouchard aims to pursue a career in radiation oncology with a focus
on optimizing radioimmunotherapy strategies.