Ecosystems provide services such as fisheries, pollination, and carbon storage that support people and economies around the world. The stability and functioning of ecosystems is shaped by several key factors, such as biodiversity, species interactions, response diversity and environmental conditions, as identified through ecological theory. However, few studies have tested these ideas in real-world ecosystems, […]

Many bacteria live in environments where food and energy are scare. When this happens, they may start copying their DNA and then run out of resources mid-way, puuting their genetic material at risk of damage. This project will study how Escherichia coli protects its DNA under sudden nutrient starvation. We will track whether cells finish […]

Le projet CytoReGen vise à transformer le CO2, un gaz à effet de serre problématique, en méthane renouvelable utilisable comme source d’énergie propre. Pour ce faire, l’équipe se charge de développer un bioréacteur innovant qui utilise des enzymes spéciales pour fixer et convertir le CO2 industriel en méthane, créant ainsi une solution doublement bénéfique : […]

Globally approximately 13.4 million babies are born too early or preterm each year. Many people born preterm, have lung disease causing breathing difficulties, that progresses throughout their lives. This prematurity-associated lung disease is complex and can look very different from person to person, making it harder to diagnose and treat. Some individuals show characteristics that […]

ReFem Technologies is developing IUAide, a new medical device that makes intrauterine device (IUD) insertion safer, faster, and less painful. The current procedure uses outdated tools that cause discomfort and inefficiency for both patients and clinicians. IUAide combines gentle stabilization, local anesthesia, and real-time placement feedback into one easy-to-use device. Through this project, ReFem will […]

This project studies how aquatic bacteria isolated from Quebec’s aquatic environments attach to underwater surfaces and form biofilms, the first step in biofouling. Biofouling is a major challenge for the maritime industry, as it increases energy use, damages equipment, and helps invasive species spread. Among the bacteria responsible for the first stages of biofouling, species […]

Pharmaceutical supply chains in North America remain highly dependent on overseas manufacturing. Most critical active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals essential for drug production are imported, making the region vulnerable to disruptions in global supply chains. Our initiative aims to strengthen pharmaceutical independence by developing local, sustainable, and innovative solutions. Our dedicated team of […]

This project will evaluate whether existing microbiome testing methods can be applied in a more affordable and practical way. The focus is on validating feasibility rather than creating a new approach. To do this, microbiome sequencing, analysis, and sample preparation will be outsourced to commercial facilities, ensuring reliable results at a lower cost. If the […]

Dementia and stroke are growing threats to both our well-being and the healthcare system in this aging society. Research has shown that 40% of dementia cases and 60% of stroke cases may be preventable through lifestyle changes. The problem is that the general public, especially people at high risk for dementia and stroke, lacks a […]

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, affecting more than 23,500 people in Quebec. Freezing of gait (FoG), a disabling motor symptom characterized by the sudden inability to initiate or continue walking, occurs in up to 80% of patients in advanced stages increasing fall risk and reeducing quality of life. While structural, […]

Aquaculture needs scalable, noninvasive tools that can see what farmers miss. This project will build an AI system that recognizes individual Nile tilapia and flags behavior shifts signaling stress or disease. Using YOLO for fast detection and a key-point model for anatomical landmarks, we will extract precise coordinates for the snout, operculum, fin bases, and […]

This project will launch LigandQI, a next-generation Contract Research Organization (CRO) that empowers researchers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors with advanced molecular-interaction analysis. LigandQI applies state-of-the-art quantum chemistry and computational modeling to reveal, with exceptional precision, how drug candidates bind to their target proteins, enabling faster, more accurate lead optimization. Through the Lab2Market Launch […]