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
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
May 2026
Generative AI for Research: Understanding, Choosing, and Using It Wisely
Presented in French, Tuesday, May 12, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., via Zoom
This presentation will demystify generative AI for researchers, covering the development of large language models, the differences between open and closed models, ethical issues (bias, privacy, transparency), and concrete examples of use cases that highlight the potential of these tools.
PRESENTER:
Gabriel Leclerc, M.Sc.
AI Specialist – Health, PREDIS Platform
The Collective Innovation Broker: Supporting People with Disabilities in Their Daily Use of the Neighborhood
Presented in French, Monday, May 25, from 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Room H-1500 at Cirris Hamel and via Zoom
Come discover how social innovation brokerage skills are being developed in inclusive housing (IH) settings for people with disabilities, and how these skills influence reflective learning and the co-creation of regional innovations.
PRESENTER:
Corinne Grenier
Senior Professor, HDR
Scientific Coordinator of the Territoires API Chair