On August 27 and 28, the 29th edition of the Students’ Scientific Day (JSE) was held at Université Laval’s Ferdinand-Vandry Pavilion, with nearly 160 registered participants and around one hundred oral and poster presentations. The JSE aims to provide students with an opportunity to present the progress of their research to the entire Université Laval Cancer Research Center (CRC) community, thereby strengthening interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches in cancer research in Québec. Once again this year, the CRC Relève Committee successfully organized this major event!
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This year, the JSE had invited Prof. Pierre Hainaut, Director of Cancéropôle CLARA and of IARC in Lyon, who tragically passed away in July 2025. The CRC pays tribute to him: his collaborative spirit, values, and commitment to the fight against cancer have left a profound mark on his colleagues, and his legacy will continue to inspire the scientific community.
We would like to thank Dr. Meriem Messaoudene (McGill University), who generously agreed, on short notice, to serve as our keynote speaker. In addition to her inspiring presentation, she was exceptionally available and engaged, taking the time to interact with students and evaluate their work with both kindness and rigor.
Several prizes for oral and poster presentations were awarded at the end of the JSE thanks to the support of the CRC (click here for the full list).
This scientific event was also the occasion to announce the recipients of the Excellence Scholarship Program, as well as several other awards and distinctions granted by the CRC. Here is the list:
Luc-Bélanger Distinction Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a student who has distinguished themselves through the quality of their academic record as well as their contribution to societal advancement. It is made possible thanks to the support of the Université Laval Cancer Fund.
- Joanna Mbuya Malaïka Mutombo (Lynn Gauthier’s team)
CRC Graduate Excellence Scholarships
The CRC Excellence Scholarships are awarded to students who have distinguished themselves through the quality of their academic record. These scholarships are named in honor of our emeritus members and are made possible thanks to the CRC and the Université Laval Cancer Fund.
- Nicolas Soucy (supervised by Prof. Amélie Fradet-Turcotte) – Alan-Anderson Scholarship
- Mame Sokhna Sylla (supervised by Profs. Étienne Audet-Walsh/Frédéric Pouliot) – Jacques-Landry Scholarship
- Hanie Abolfathi (supervised by Profs. Philippe Joubert/Yohan Bossé) – Michèle-Aubin Scholarship
- Arnaud Driussi (supervised by Prof. Philippe Joubert) – Bernard-Têtu Scholarship
- Geneviève Trépanier (supervised by Prof. Paul Toren) – Jacques-Huot Scholarship
- Laurence Carignan (supervised by Prof. François Bordeleau) – Normand-Marceau Scholarship
- Clément Larose (supervised by Prof. Vincent Fradet) – Lise-Fillion Scholarship
- Omid Gholami (supervised by Prof. Aline Hajj) – CRC Excellence Scholarship
CRC Interfaculty Scholarship
The CRC Interfaculty Excellence Scholarship aims to recognize and support interdisciplinary research within the CRC.
- Gérémy Michaud (co-supervised by Profs. Louis Gagnon (FMED) / Michèle Desjardins (FSG))
CRC Postdoctoral Excellence Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a postdoctoral fellow who has distinguished themselves through the quality of their academic record. It is made possible thanks to the Université Laval Cancer Fund.
- Mélissa Thomas (supervised by Prof. Jean-Yves Masson)
Didier-Dufour Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to the CRC summer intern who has most distinguished themselves through the quality of their academic record. It is made possible thanks to the Université Laval Didier-Dufour Fund.
- Nicolas Soucy (supervised by Prof. Amélie Fradet-Turcotte)
2nd CRC Science Communication Contest
The contest’s objectives are to: 1)Promote the visibility of CRC research activities within Université Laval and to the general public; 2) Support the dissemination of research results by early-career scientists and highlight our members; 3) Help foster career development and expand research networks.
- Nadine Morin (supervised by Prof. Marc-Étienne Huot)
- Laurence Carignan (supervised by Prof. François Bordeleau)
Once again, congratulations to the CRC Relève Committee for organizing this flagship event of the Center!
Many thanks as well to all the volunteers, evaluators, and our generous partners.
JSE Committee Members:
- Ariane Lapointe-Belleau
- Shanna Ladouceur
- Maude Fleury
- Lucas Galey
- Ashwini Uchil
- Raquel Espinoza Lopez
- Arnaud Driussi
