Scientific workshops and lectures
Throughout the year, Cirris’ Scientific Committee offers workshops and conferences in line with its strategic objectives. Make a habit of visiting this page! The information shared here is updated regularly. For further information : viescientifique@cirris.ulaval.ca
April 2026
Lecture | Keven Lee and Monica Lavoie
Lecture | Friday, April 17, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. | Room H-1500, Cirris Hamel + via Teams
This conference is part of their application process to join Cirris as researchers. Following the presentations, the center’s research members will be invited to vote on the matter.
Keven Lee, PhD
Assistant Professor, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Laval University /
Lecturer, McGill University /
Postdoctoral Researcher at the School of Public Health, Université de Montréal
The (Poetics) of the Body – Relationality, Movement, and Potentiality
Taking as its starting point the question “What becomes of the body in health research and practice?”, this presentation will explore the potential of refocusing on the unique experience of the relational body to better understand ethical issues and health inequities. From dance to public health, from youth to old age, how can we mobilize multimodal, interdisciplinary, and intersectoral approaches to better support occupational participation for all.
Monica Lavoie, PhD
Clinical Speech-Language Pathologist /
Research Coordinator for the Research Chair in Primary Progressive Aphasia
Ms. Lavoie will join the School of Rehabilitation Sciences at Laval University as an assistant professor in the master’s program in speech-language pathology, effective May 1. During this conference, she will present the research agenda she plans to develop at Cirris, which aims to improve care for people living with neurocognitive language disorders, and will also present the results of several research projects.
Research for change in practice: from the clinic to the community
Cirris Half-Day Science Event | Thursday, April 24, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | IRDPQ Hamel Auditorium
Program
8:45 a.m. – Welcome
9:00 a.m. – Opening remarks
9:05 a.m. – Lecture 1 | Stroke: Where to start?
9:45 a.m. – Lecture 2 | Clinical research in hearing health
10:25 a.m. – Break & Interactive activity
10:45 a.m. – Lecture 3 | Co-development of the Adaptavie Knowledge Portal
11:45 a.m. – Feedback on interactive activity & Networking
12:00 p.m. – Student poster session and networking
Lecture 1
Stroke: Where to begin? A psychoeducational program for stroke survivors and their loved ones.
PRESENTERS:
Laura Monetta, PhD, Full Professor in the Speech-Language Pathology Program at Laval University’s School of Rehabilitation Sciences / Regular researcher at Cirris.
Joëlle Duchesne, Director of Artère
Lecture 2
Clinical research in hearing health: examples, barriers, facilitators, and impacts
PRESENTERS:
François Bergeron, PhD, Full Professor in the Audiology Program at Laval University’s School of Rehabilitation Sciences and Director of the Master’s Program in Audiology / Researcher at the Quebec Center for Expertise in Cochlear Implants / Regular Researcher at Cirris
Sandra Fortin, MPA, PhD candidate in Rehabilitation Sciences
Cochlear Implant Department, CHU de Québec-Université Laval / Hôtel-Dieu de Québec / Cirris
Lecture 3
Co-creating and learning together to transform an idea into innovation:
The co-development of the Adaptavie Knowledge Portal
PRESENTERS:
Shane Sweet, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education at McGill University / Canada Research Chair in Participation, Well-Being, and Physical Disability (Level 2) / Researcher at the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR) / Co-leader of the Exercise Team, Canadian Project on Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Roxanne Périnet-Lacroix, Director of Administration and Innovation at Adaptavie