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The “Three Questions” series highlights research in all its forms and sheds light on current issues through the expertise of INRS researchers.  Freshwater fish are at the heart of Quebec’s ecosystems, traditions, and many economic activities. For millennia, they have supported the food systems, cultural practices, and spiritual traditions of Indigenous Peoples. Today, however, the […] The post Ev…

INRS is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Valérie Langlois as Municipal Scientific Advisor to the City of Roberval. The post Valérie Langlois Appointed Municipal Scientific Advisor for the City of Roberval appeared first on INRS .

INRS and its partners join forces to develop sustainable solutions to a critical environmental challenge. The post A $3.5M Research Chair to Remediate Québec’s Soil and Groundwater appeared first on INRS .

Steeve Rousselot: Rethinking the Batteries of Tomorrow to Support the Energy Transition. The post New Expertise in Energy Storage at INRS appeared first on INRS .

Two new research chairs at INRS to understand the impact of pollutants on health and to develop innovative therapeutic solutions. The Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) is launching two new institutional research chairs in environmental health and biomedical chemistry. By addressing major issues, exposure to endocrine‑disrupting chemicals and the development of new therapeutic …

INRS and UQTR strengthen their joint research unit to develop more efficient, safer, and more sustainable batteries. The post Nearly $3M to accelerate Québec’s energy transition appeared first on INRS .

A pioneer whose work is redefining cancer prevention. The Canadian Cancer Society has awarded the 2025 O. Harold Warwick Prize to Marie‑Élise Parent, professor at the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS), in recognition of her major contributions to cancer control and her scientific leadership in Canada and internationally. A researcher at the INRS […] The post Marie‑Élise Parent…

Complementary expertise to address major challenges facing Québec’s rural territories. The post INRS welcomes its first three professors at the Ruralités durables Research Centre appeared first on INRS .

Jasmin Raymond holds a $1.4M Canada Research Chair at INRS to reduce reliance on fossil fuels through geoenergy systems. The post Using Subsurface Energy to Power the Future of Remote Communities appeared first on INRS .

The series “Tour d’horizon en trois questions” highlights research in all its forms and offers an informed perspective on current issues. Better groundwater management and long-term protection are essential to ensuring access to safe drinking water for everyone. While 10% of Québec’s territory is covered by fresh water found in thousands of rivers and more […] The post Geneviève Bordeleau: Protec…

Named Fellow of the CIC, a major recognition highlighting the influence of her work and her scientific leadership. The post Professor Dongling Ma Honoured by the Chemical Institute of Canada appeared first on INRS .

Recognition for research transforming biodiversity monitoring and supporting public decision-making in Quebec. The post A Harfang des neiges Award for Valérie S. Langlois, a Pioneer in Environmental DNA appeared first on INRS .

An INRS research team identifies an early and potentially reversible mechanism that could help protect brain cells. The post Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Discovery That Changes Our Understanding of the Disease appeared first on INRS .

A ceremony filled with pride to celebrate the journey, commitment, and accomplishments of the INRS student community.    The Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) celebrated the success of its 2025–2026 graduating class at the commencement ceremony held on May 23 at the Palais Montcalm in Québec City. Bringing together professors, graduates, family members, […] The post 2026 gradu…

A minimally invasive technology developed by researchers at the INRS and Université de Montréal and validated in preclinical studies could transform the early detection of micro-melanomas. Detecting melanoma before it becomes visible is a major challenge in dermatology. Now, with researchers from Université de Montréal, scientists at Université du Québec’s Institut national de la recherche […] Th…

Youth unemployment is once again drawing attention. Recent figures have fueled concern and debate, yet concrete measures to better support young people remain limited. The post María Eugenia Longo: Reinvesting in Youth Employment and Living Conditions Is a Societal Imperative appeared first on INRS .

Richard Ejinagosi Kistabish and Sophie Malavoy will be honored during the 2026 Convocation Ceremony, a historic event marked by the largest graduating cohort in INRS history. The post An Indigenous leader and a science communicator to receive honorary doctorates from INRS appeared first on INRS .

An INRS discovery opens new avenues against bacterial resistance. Each year, more than 400 million people worldwide, most of them women, experience urinary tract infections (UTIs), most commonly caused by the bacterium Escherichia coli. While antibiotics such as fosfomycin remain first-line treatments, the growing issue of antimicrobial resistance is increasingly undermining their effectiveness a…

An international distinction highlighting a remarkable scientific career. The post Patrizio Antici Honoured with the Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Award appeared first on INRS .