The Smooth Detector project addresses the urgent problem of multimodal misinformation, fake news that combines misleading text and manipulated images, which spreads rapidly across social media and overwhelms small news organizations, fact-checkers, and public health agencies that lack the resources to combat it effectively. Smooth Detector analyzes posts across multiple formats simultaneously, identifying subtle inconsistencies […]

This research project aims to develop and optimize zirconia-cellulose inks for additive manufacturing of scaffolds for bone tissue engineering applications. However, a key challenge in fabricating zirconia scaffolds via Direct Ink Writing (DIW) is the achievement of an ideal rheological properties for precise, high-fidelity printing. Thus, this study proposes the use of nanocellulose, a sustainable […]

À la croisée de l’épistémologie sociale, de l’éthique et de la philosophie politique, cette recherche entend développer une épistémologie de l’indifférence conçue comme un vice épistémique institutionnalisé. L’objectif est d’éclairer les mécanismes épistémiques, affectifs et sociaux qui sous-tendent l’inaction sociale face à des situations pourtant reconnues comme moralement et politiquement préoccupantes. Il s’agit de démontrer […]

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 […]

Our Mitacs application is part of a collaborative program of study to develop the chemistry of molecular solar-thermal energy storage (MOST) materials. For the project, we aim to establish Cu(I) ions as components of MOST materials. The Lescop group (France) has longstanding expertise developing inorganic materials based on Cu(I) wherein the metal ions direct electron […]

This project compares how lawmakers in France, the United States, and Canada have debated and shaped the right to legal counsel in criminal and civil cases from 1953 to the present. By analyzing legislative transcripts, it seeks to understand why France, a country that faces similar constraints, including a shrinking justice budget, nonetheless provides stronger […]

Finding available parking in busy urban areas remains a persistent challenge for Canadian drivers, particularly in metropolitan centres such as Montréal, Toronto, and Vancouver. Drivers regularly lose valuable time circling streets in search of parking before medical appointments, business meetings, events, and exams, to name a few. This inefficiency contributes to increased stress levels, financial […]

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 […]

Le projet de Thanos Médical vise à développer une sangle intelligente de rééducation intégrée à un fauteuil roulant à verticalisation assistée. Cette sangle textile multisensorielle permet de mesurer en temps réel les paramètres biomécaniques du patient (tension, posture, pression, mouvement) grâce à des capteurs connectés. Les données sont transmises à une application mobile sécurisée pour […]

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, […]