INRS

A faster, more efficient imaging system for nanoparticles

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

A new technique developed at INRS pushes back some of the limits of the infrared imaging of rare-earth doped nanoparticles.

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  • A new technique developed at INRS pushes back some of the limits of the infrared imaging of rare-earth doped nanoparticles.
  • It consists of a high-precision, short-wave infrared imaging technique capable of capturing the photoluminescence lifetimes of rare-earth doped nanoparticles in the micro- to millisecond range.
  • What's more, the photoluminescence lifetime of nanoparticles doped with these ions has the advantage of being minimally affected by external conditions.
  • Finally, in fundamental science, these unprecedented results will allow scientists to synthesize rare-earth nanoparticles with even more interesting optical properties.

Groundbreaking Survey: Quebec's First Study of Wealth Inequalities Between Men and Women

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

During the official launch of her Chair, Professor Pugliese unveiled the results of a groundbreaking study: the marked inequalities between men and women in terms of wealth, or net assets.

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  • During the official launch of her Chair, Professor Pugliese unveiled the results of a groundbreaking study: the marked inequalities between men and women in terms of wealth, or net assets.
  • This categorization completely masked the inequalities between men and women in couples, who currently make up 40% of Quebec's population.
  • The findings speak for themselves: in the province's general adult population, men have almost 30% more average net wealth than women.
  • Among common-law couples, for example, men's wealth is 80% higher than women's, at $271,955, compared to only $151,895 for women.

Improving cancer treatments - A discovery by François Légaré's team could lead to a more effective use of radiation therapy in oncology.

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

While research in this field may seem rather abstract at first glance, it very often leads to concrete applications.

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  • While research in this field may seem rather abstract at first glance, it very often leads to concrete applications.
  • This work is the result of a collaboration with medical physicists at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC).
  • The research team was able to demonstrate that electrons accelerated in ambient air can reach energies in the MeV (megaelectronvolts) range, i.e.
  • A prime example is FLASH radiotherapy, a novel approach to treating tumours that are resistant to conventional radiation therapy.

Research Intensity: INRS First in Canada

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

This is a dual achievement for the institution, which is ranked first not only in Quebec, but in all of Canada.

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  • This is a dual achievement for the institution, which is ranked first not only in Quebec, but in all of Canada.
  • — Luc-Alain Giraldeau, Chief Executive Officer of INRS
    Once again this year, Research Infosource unveiled its list of the country's top universities.
  • This year, total research funding (grants, contracts, contributions from external sources) for INRS as a whole rose from $69,829,000 to $80,361,000.
  • As a result, it ranks 26th among Canada's top 50 research universities in 2023 and 7th province-wide, as well as 2nd in the Université du Québec , making it one of the country's leading research universities.

Roberto Morandotti wins Acfas Urgel-Archambault award

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Friday, November 17, 2023

Professor at INRS's Centre Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications since 2003, he is this year's recipient of the Acfas Urgel-Archambault award for outstanding scientists.

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  • Professor at INRS's Centre Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications since 2003, he is this year's recipient of the Acfas Urgel-Archambault award for outstanding scientists.
  • Thanks to the excellence of our teams, we have nothing to envy other laboratories on the planet," says professor Morandotti.
  • "Roberto Morandotti is a world-renowned professor who has revolutionized the field of nonlinear and quantum optics, as well as its technological applications.
  • Finally, it is a great honor for Roberto Morandotti to promote science and its advancement to the younger generation.

Twenty-one grants awarded to support trainees across Canada

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

MONTREAL, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an effort to support the next generation of brain researchers in Canada, Brain Canada is thrilled to present the 21 trainees who have received grants to help launch their academic careers and pursue their professional goals. The Brain Canada Rising Stars Trainee Awards aim to recognize the excellent research being conducted at Canadian institutions by graduate students (M.Sc., Ph.D.), postdoctoral fellows, and medical residents in all fields spanning neuroscience research.

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  • MONTREAL, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an effort to support the next generation of brain researchers in Canada, Brain Canada is thrilled to present the 21 trainees who have received grants to help launch their academic careers and pursue their professional goals.
  • “Supporting trainees through specialized programs designed for the next generation of scholars is a fundamental aspect of Brain Canada's mission,” says Dr. Viviane Poupon, President and CEO of Brain Canada.
  • "We are delighted to announce the expansion of our support through the Brain Canada Rising Stars Trainee Awards this year, demonstrating our commitment to nurturing the next era of exceptional brain researchers."
  • "Brain Canada's support of trainees and early career researchers is clearly responding to a need, and the continued commitment to enable capacity-building programs is more important now than ever."

Edward Owusu Kwarteng, Ph.D., BSc, MSc, Honored With The 2023 ASH-CIBMTR-ASTCT Career Development Award

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Monday, October 2, 2023

This award is exclusively for clinical and translational researchers who plan to practice hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy clinical patient care.

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  • This award is exclusively for clinical and translational researchers who plan to practice hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy clinical patient care.
  • The CIBMTR is a research collaboration between the National Marrow Donor Program® (NMDP)/Be The Match® and the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW).
  • The award is part of a program to increase racial and ethnic diversity in the next generation of medical professionals.
  • Dr. Kwarteng receives registration for the 2023 Tandem Meetings: Transplantation & Cellular Therapy Meetings of ASTCT and CIBMTR.

Using genomics to reduce the carbon footprint of the agri-food industry

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

With that in mind, new approaches are essential to reduce the carbon footprint of the country's agri-food sector.

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  • With that in mind, new approaches are essential to reduce the carbon footprint of the country's agri-food sector.
  • In other words, how are agri-food byproducts or food leftovers biodegraded by microorganisms, fungi or insects that feed on them?
  • Their expertise will help us reduce the carbon footprint of Canada's food production systems while continuing to develop innovation."
  • As a result of their work, the research teams will propose biotechnological innovations to reduce the carbon footprint of Canada's bio-food production systems.

Central Component of Infection Revealed in People Living with HIV

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

QUÉBEC, July 13, 2023 /CNW/ - Professor Simona Stäger 's team has made a breakthrough in the study of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

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  • QUÉBEC, July 13, 2023 /CNW/ - Professor Simona Stäger 's team has made a breakthrough in the study of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
  • The researchers have identified the mechanism by which memory CD4+ T lymphocytes—cells that play a major role in our immune response—are predisposed to cell death in people living with HIV.
  • In most people living with HIV and undergoing antiretroviral treatment, residual inflammation persists despite some degree of viral control.
  • In 80% of people living with HIV and receiving treatment, this discovery could help preserve memory cells.

InvestmentPitch Media Video Features Lomiko Metals’ Raising of up to $2.6 Million in Regular and Flow-Through Units to Advance its Graphite and Lithium Projects in Quebec

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Friday, June 30, 2023

The video is available for viewing on “ InvestmentPitch ” and on “ YouTube ”.

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  • The video is available for viewing on “ InvestmentPitch ” and on “ YouTube ”.
  • Indicated Mineral Resources increased by 41.5 million tonnes as a result of the 2022 drilling campaign, from 17.5 million tonnes in 2021.
  • The property, which covers 203 claims for a total ground position of 10,252 hectares, boasts other lithium deposits and known lithium mineralization.
  • For more information, please visit the company’s website: www.lomiko.com , contact Belinda Labatte, CEO, at 647-402-8379 or by email at [email protected] .