François Harel, Université de Montréal

Research

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Latest papers

Prospective evaluation of the diagnostic accuracy of FDG-PET/CT for the detection of sternal wound infection post-sternotomy.
EJNMMI reports · 2025
Effect of a single ultra processed meal on myocardial endothelial function, adenosine mediated effects and cognitive performances.
Scientific reports · 2025
Atrial FDG Uptake: Etiologies, Clinical Significance, and Implications.
Current cardiology reports · 2025

All 22 publications

Latest funding

Medical Imaging Trial NEtwork of Canada (MITNEC)
CIHR · 2011 · Co-investigator
$8,340,000
L'évaluation de la thérapie de resynchronisation cardiaque sur un modèle canin en état de repos et d'effort.
CIHR · 2009 · Nominated PI
$412,465
Rubidium-82 - An Alternative Radiopharmaceutical for Myocardial Imaging (Rb-ARMI)
CIHR · 2009 · Co-investigator
$1,121,700

All 3 grants and awards

22 publications.

01

Prospective evaluation of the diagnostic accuracy of FDG-PET/CT for the detection of sternal wound infection post-sternotomy.

Cai A, Bakhshi M, Lamarche Y, Harel F, Pelletier-Galarneau M

EJNMMI reports20253 citationsOpen Access

DOI: 10.1186/s41824-024-00237-1 PMID: 39920552

02

Effect of a single ultra processed meal on myocardial endothelial function, adenosine mediated effects and cognitive performances.

Lucinian YA, Gagnon C, Latour É, Hamel V, Iglesies-Grau J, Nigam A, Harel F, Nozza A, Juneau M, Moubarac JC, Bherer L, Pelletier-Galarneau M

Scientific reports20252 citationsOpen Access

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-11734-z PMID: 40764338

03

Atrial FDG Uptake: Etiologies, Clinical Significance, and Implications.

Lanctôt-Bédard J, Melhem HB, Harel F, Pelletier-Galarneau M

Current cardiology reports20252 citations

DOI: 10.1007/s11886-024-02166-8 PMID: 39812941

04

The Effect of Heat Exposure on Myocardial Blood Flow and Cardiovascular Function.

Barry H, Iglesies-Grau J, Chaseling GK, Paul J, Gosselin C, D'Oliviera-Sousa C, Juneau M, Harel F, Kaiser D, Pelletier-Galarneau M, Gagnon D

Annals of internal medicine202433 citations

DOI: 10.7326/m24-3504 PMID: 38857500

05

Novel tracers to assess myocardial inflammation with radionuclide imaging.

Lucinian YA, Martineau P, Abikhzer G, Harel F, Pelletier-Galarneau M

Journal of nuclear cardiology : official publication of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology202420 citationsOpen Access

DOI: 10.1016/j.nuclcard.2024.102012 PMID: 39069249

06

Molecular imaging of large vessel vasculitis.

Régis C, Abikhzer G, Harel F, Pelletier-Galarneau M

Journal of medical imaging and radiation sciences20247 citationsOpen Access

DOI: 10.1016/j.jmir.2023.11.010 PMID: 38097449

07

Mycotic Coronary Aneurysm Associated With Biventricular Fistula.

Ogondon B, Chauvette V, Schneider C, Pham M, Harel F, Marquis-Gravel G, Ibrahim M, Denault A

JACC. Case reports20242 citationsOpen Access

DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2024.102385 PMID: 38912320

08

FDG-PET/CT and rest myocardial perfusion imaging to predict high-degree atrioventricular block recovery in cardiac sarcoidosis.

Lucinian YA, Martineau P, Poenaru R, Tremblay-Gravel M, Cadrin-Tourigny J, Harel F, Pelletier-Galarneau M

Journal of nuclear cardiology : official publication of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology20236 citations

DOI: 10.1007/s12350-023-03306-3 PMID: 37258950

09

Non-invasive diagnosis of vasospastic angina.

Ngo V, Tavoosi A, Natalis A, Harel F, Jolicoeur EM, Beanlands RSB, Pelletier-Galarneau M

Journal of nuclear cardiology : official publication of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology20236 citations

DOI: 10.1007/s12350-022-02948-z PMID: 35322379

10

[18F]FDG-PET CT for the evaluation of native valve endocarditis.

Abikhzer G, Martineau P, Grégoire J, Finnerty V, Harel F, Pelletier-Galarneau M

Journal of nuclear cardiology : official publication of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology202242 citations

DOI: 10.1007/s12350-020-02092-6 PMID: 32180137

Medical Imaging Trial NEtwork of Canada (MITNEC)

Co-investigatorCIHR2011Medical Imaging Clinical Trials Network - Phase 2

Principal investigators: Tardif, Jean-Claude; Beanlands, Rob; Benard, Francois; Black, Sandra E; Burrell, Steven C; Evans, Alan C; Frayne, Richard; Friedrich, Matthias G; Lai, Chris; Lee, Ting-Yim; Mcewan, Alexander; Pibarot, Philippe J; Turcotte, Eric; Valliant, John F

Keywords: Cardiology; Clinical Research; Computed Tomography; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Medical Imaging; Neurology; Oncology; Patient Care; Positron Emission Tomography; Replacement Of Technetium

$8,340,000

L'évaluation de la thérapie de resynchronisation cardiaque sur un modèle canin en état de repos et d'effort.

Nominated PICIHR2009Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Harel, François

Keywords: Insuffisance Cardiaque (Chf); Optimisation; Rest; Stress; Thérapie De Resynchronisation (Crt); Ventriculographie Spect

$412,465

Rubidium-82 - An Alternative Radiopharmaceutical for Myocardial Imaging (Rb-ARMI)

Co-investigatorCIHR2009Alternative Radiopharmaceuticals for Medical Imaging

Principal investigators: de Kemp, Robert; Beanlands, Rob; Wells, George A

Keywords: Clinically Useful; Medical Isotope Production; Myocardial Imaging; Non-Cyclotron/Reactor Produced; Positron Emission Tomography; Rubidium-82

$1,121,700

From public funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998 with their latest competition results, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Genome Canada, the Canadian Space Agency, Canada Research Chairs, the Fonds de recherche du Québec, Ontario research funding, Michael Smith Health Research BC, the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke and Brain Canada.

Frequent collaborators

Département de médecine
Département de radiologie, radio-oncologie et médecine nucléaire
Department of Medicine
Pharmacie
Institut de Cardiologie de Montréal
Département de pharmacologie et physiologie
Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health
Other

Co-authors at Université de Montréal, colored by department. Thicker lines mean more shared papers; select anyone to open their profile and their own map.

Matthieu Pelletier-Galarneau

Département de radiologie, radio-oncologie et médecine nucléaire

18 shared papers, latest 2025

Jean-Pierre Grégoire

Pharmacie

4 shared papers, latest 2022

Gad Abikhzer

Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine

4 shared papers, latest 2024

Guillaume Marquis-Gravel

Département de médecine

2 shared papers, latest 2024

Jean-Claude Moubarac

Département de nutrition

1 shared papers, latest 2025

David Kaiser

Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health

1 shared papers, latest 2024

Daniel Gagnon

Département de pharmacologie et physiologie

1 shared papers, latest 2024

Julia Cadrin-Tourigny

Département de médecine

1 shared papers, latest 2023

Maxime Tremblay-Gravel

Faculty

1 shared papers, latest 2023

Terrence Ruddy

Department of Medicine

1 shared papers, latest 2021

Jean-Claude Tardif

Département de médecine

1 shared papers, latest 2021

Bernard Thibault

Département de médecine

1 shared papers, latest 2013

Robert deKemp

Department of Medicine

1 shared papers, latest 2021

André Denault

Institut de Cardiologie de Montréal

1 shared papers, latest 2024

Anil Nigam

Faculty

1 shared papers, latest 2025

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Subject: Prospective PhD student Dear Professor Harel, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Prospective evaluation of the diagnostic accuracy of FDG-PET/CT for the detection of sternal wound infection post-sternotomy." (2025), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]