Matthew Cheng
Assistant Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases · Additional Faculties & Departments · McGill University
Quick answer: Matthew Cheng is Assistant Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases at McGill University. Matthew Cheng shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-10-19.
⭐ Not currently taking Graduate Students
Research interests
His research focuses on patients with potentially lethal infections, including those with severe manifestations of sepsis, bloodstream infections, and opportunistic infections in immunocompromised hosts. His program focuses on improving morbidity and mortality in these conditions by discovering original treatment strategies through avant-garde clinical trials. He also develops novel diagnostic assays to improve outcomes in these patients, such as using plasma cell-free DNA to monitor the host-response to infection and optimize treatment decisions.
Frequently asked questions
Is Matthew Cheng hiring PhD students at McGill University?
Yes. As of 2026-10-19, Matthew Cheng's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Not currently taking Graduate Students.
What does Matthew Cheng research?
His research focuses on patients with potentially lethal infections, including those with severe manifestations of sepsis, bloodstream infections, and opportunistic infections in immunocompromised hosts. His program focuses on improving morbidity and mortality in these conditions by discovering orig
Data last updated: 2026-10-19 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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