Stéphanie Bernard, winner of the program to support young leaders and the next generation of sustainable healthcare professionals

On March 28, the Chaire de recherche en santé durable announced the results of the first competitions in its program to support young leaders in sustainable health.

Among the winners: Stéphanie Bernard, assistant professor in the Department of Rehabilitation at Université Laval and researcher at Cirris. She was awarded a $40,000 grant for her project entitled “Perineal and pelvic health needs of LGBTQIA2S+ people: understanding them better to respond more effectively”.

Through this program, the Chair aims to support intersectoral projects co-constructed with citizens and communities that can contribute to the production of knowledge relevant to the various dimensions of sustainable health.

Twenty-three eligible applications from a variety of disciplines were assessed by independent evaluation committees made up of members of the scientific community and citizens. At the end of this process, 9 scholarships and 4 grants, totalling $349,500, will be awarded to outstanding candidates.

Congratulations, Pre Bernard!

Source: Sustainable Health Research Chair
Photo credits: Martin Roy, Communications Department, Université Laval