On June 18, the Centre for Research in Reproduction, Development and Intergenerational Health (CRDSI) held its 2026 Research Day, bringing together members of the Centre for a program showcasing the excellence of student research and fostering scientific exchange.
Invited Speakers
Laura Favetta, PhD
Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Guelph (Ontario)
"Epigenetic effects of endocrine disrupting compounds on gamete competency and in vitro embryo development"
Julie Robitaille, DtP, PhD
School of Nutrition, Université Laval
"Gestational Diabetes: Challenges and Strategies to Break the Intergenerational Cycle"
Bernhard Payer, PhD
Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, Université de Montréal
"Xploring Epigenetic Reprogramming in Pluripotency and In Vitro Oogenesis"
CRDSI congratulates all students who presented their research, as well as the recipients of the Best Presentation Awards.
Oral Presentations
- Marie-Pier Bouchard (Claude Robert Research Team)
- Lise Hermant (Gabriel Bossé Research Team)
- Ghida Baalbaki (Géraldine Delbès Research Team)
Poster Presentations
- Olivier Vermette (Jullien Flynn Research Team)
- William Poisson (Claude Robert Research Team)
- Morgane Goux (Sylvie Breton Research Team)
The success of this event would not have been possible without the valuable contributions of many individuals. CRDSI sincerely thanks our invited speakers, the members of the judging panels for their commitment to evaluating the student presentations, and the volunteers whose dedication helped ensure the smooth running of the event.
Thank you to everyone who made this 2026 Research Day an inspiring celebration of scientific excellence, collaboration, and knowledge sharing!