Research day 2026

18e edition presented by

The 18th edition of the NeuroQuébec Research Day, held at Université Laval, was a great success.

A heartfelt thank you to all participants, sponsors, and organizers who helped make this event a truly engaging and inspiring gathering for our community.

We would also like to extend our sincere congratulations to the students who distinguished themselves through the excellence of their presentations and research work.

🎤 Flash Talk Award (presented by CERVO)
Julia Chabbert

📸 Photo Contest Award (presented by Tanabe Pharma Canada)
Walid Idi

🧬 Poster Award – MyRoad Metabolism
Clara Lakritz
Axelle Khouma

🔬 Poster Award – FEBS (Fundamental Research)
Evaelle Ferton

🧪 1st Prize – Undergraduate/MSc Poster (presented by INAF-F4BH)
Kayvan Combadière
Baptiste Hardoin
Sara-Maude Leclerc

🧠 1st Prize – PhD/Postdoc Poster (presented by the Fondation Élan)
Laurence Paquet

🧪 2nd Prize – Undergraduate/MSc Poster
Lorie-Ève Barrette

🧠 2nd Prize – PhD/Postdoc Poster
Marion Boyer
Kelly Godbout
Dylan Musiol
Margaux Rivière

During this event, members of NeuroQuébec from the various research sites of Université Laval in Québec City gather to present their research, learn more about each other’s work, meet new colleagues, and establish fruitful scientific collaborations. This event is intended for students, postdoctoral fellows, professors, and clinicians within the Université Laval network who are involved in neuroscience research, as well as for anyone interested in this field.

The event took place place on February 16, 2026, at the Alphonse-Desjardins Pavilion of Université Laval. All lectures will be held in the Hydro-Québec Amphitheatre.

We had the honor of welcoming Dr. Robert A. Gaunt (University of Pittsburgh) as the keynote speaker. A specialist in brain–machine interfaces, his research focuses on sensory neurostimulation and advanced prosthetics aimed at restoring touch and motor control.

8:30–8:50 – Welcome address and remarks from the NeuroQuébec leadership
8:50–9:05 – Presentations by academic and student partners
9:05–9:35 – Student flash talks
9:35–9:55 – Coffee break (Atrium)

10:00–11:20 – Early-career researchers
(Dr. Mathieu Landry, Dr. Samuel Turcotte, Dr. Manon Defaye, Dr. Sahara Khademullah)