Antoine Frasie

Ph.D. (doctor), Regular member

Expertise
Oncology

Principal Interest
Rehabilitation

Secondary Interest
Cancer pain

Primary Affiliation

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR)

Secondary Affiliation
None

Biography

Antoine Frasie is Professor in the physiotherapy program in the anatomy department at the University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières. Physical therapist (University of Strasbourg, France) and a Philosophae Doctor of clinical and biomedical sciences (Laval University, Québec, Canada), he is interested in fatigue (related to repetitive tasks or related to cancer), chemotherapyinduced
peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), and more broadly, rehabilitation in oncology. His expertise in translational research ranges from biomedical engineering to the qualitative and quantitative characterization of fatigue or CIPN to rehabilitation interventions in oncology. He has contributed to various research projects in these fields and participated in numerous knowledge mobilizations and transfer activities with various stakeholders (professionals, patients, family members, society). Involved in student supervision and clinical training, he aims to develop innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to improve the quality of life of people diagnosed with cancer.

What are your hopes for your field of research?

With improved screening and treatments, more and more people are living longer after a cancer diagnosis. But behind this good news, many have to deal with side effects that impact their treatments and daily lives. What motivates me in oncology rehabilitation research is precisely to better understand these realities, particularly two major issues: fatigue and peripheral neuropathies caused by chemotherapy. By seeking to better understand, assess, and treat them, I hope to contribute to the development of more effective and accessible rehabilitation approaches. Ultimately, my hope is that, collectively, we will be able to improve the quality of life for all people diagnosed with cancer.