Prof. Dr. Maria Cécilia Gallani is a professor of nursing, particularly recognized for her expertise in advanced nursing practice and critical care. She teaches courses in several programs in the Faculty of Nursing. Since 2019, she has held the position of Vice Dean of Graduate Studies and Research. In addition to her role as professor at the FSI since 2010, she has been a regular researcher at the Research Center of the Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec—Université Laval since 2011 and editor-in-chief of the journal Science Infirmière et Pratiques de Santé/Science of Nursing and Health Practice since 2023.