Specialist in Nuclear Medicine, CIUSSS de l’Estrie – CHUS
Dr. Jean Verreault is a specialist in nuclear medicine practicing at the Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke (CHUS), also known as the CIUSSS de l’Estrie – CHUS.
He earned his medical degree from the Université de Sherbrooke in 1983 and completed his specialization in nuclear medicine at the same institution in 1987. In the fall of 1999, he pursued additional training in positron emission tomography (PET) at the Université de Liège in Belgium.
Dr. Verreault has served as the head of the Nuclear Medicine Department at the CIUSSS de l’Estrie – CHUS for over 30 years. Under his leadership, the department has achieved significant advancements, particularly in the development and use of innovative tracers for diagnosing various pathologies.
Beyond his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Verreault is actively involved in the community. He regularly participates in theatrical performances organized by CHUS employees to support the CHUS Foundation, often sharing the stage with his daughter, Élisabeth, a social worker at the same institution. This involvement underscores his commitment to the well-being of his patients and the broader community.
Dr. Verreault is also recognized for his contributions to the development of the Centre d’imagerie moléculaire de Sherbrooke (CIMS), a hub that brings together researchers and clinicians. The center supports projects that bridge laboratory research and patient care, offering state-of-the-art medical imaging technologies that significantly enhance the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases.
