Executive Committee

The Executive Committee (EC), composed of the director, co-directors, five axis leaders, a trainee representative, and the network coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day management of the network, including budgetary and membership decisions.

This committee receives, evaluates and acts on the recommendations of all other committees.

Members

  • Jocelyn Dubuc (Université de Montréal). Director
  • Derek Boerboom (Université de Montréal). Interim director
  • Géraldine Delbès (INRS). Co-director
  • Cristian O’Flaherty (McGill University). Co-director
  • Vilceu Bordignon (McGill University). Axis 1 leader
  • Bernard Robaire (McGill University). Axis 2 leader
  • Clémence Belleannée (Université Laval). Axis 3 leader
  • Abdoulaye Baniré Diallo (UQAM). Axis 4 leader
  • Marc-André Sirard (ULaval). Axis 5 leader
  • Natalia Jakuc (Université de Montréal). Trainee representative
  • Maryse Um (Université de Montréal). Coordinator

Scientific Committee

It manages the scientific program, awards grants for collaborative projects and establishes an annual program of guest speakers. It includes an infrastructure sub-committee that oversees the sharing, operation and optimal use of the network’s material and technological resources. Members of the EC are also part of this committee.

Members

  • Vilceu Bordignon (McGill University). Chair
  • Marc-André Sirard (Université Laval). Co-chair
  • Bernard Robaire (McGill University)
  • Clémence Belleannée (Université Laval)
  • Abdoulaye Baniré Diallo (UQAM)
  • Guillaume Bourdon (Université de Montréal). Postdoc, trainee representative

Steering Committee

Longer-term vision and direction is achieved under the auspices of a highly engaged Steering Committee comprised of members from industry, academia (including a member from another discipline), government and an accomplished ethics member. Its role is to provide independent assessment, advice and direction to increase the effectiveness of the RQR in meeting the challenges of modern research and addressing the specific aims of the Strategic Clusters Program.

Members

  • Géraldine Delbès (INRS). Chair
  • Clotilde Maurice (Health Canada)
  • Peter Hansen (Past president of the Society for the Study of Reproduction, University of Florida)
  • Jodi Flaws (University of Illinois)
  • Florence Pagé-Larivière (Environment and Climate Change Canada)
  • Rebecca Krisher (Genus plc inc.)

Administrative Council

The Administrative Council provides a direct link between the RQR and the administrators of its six Québec partner universities. Drawn from the offices of Vice-Principals, Vice-Rectors, and Deans, its members contribute to the development of the RQR by providing advice and identifying opportunities for further funding, partnerships, and collaboration. The Administrative Council increases institutional awareness of the RQR and fosters institutional commitment to its success and further development.

Members

  • Derek Boerboom (Université de Montréal). Chair
  • François Richard (Université Laval)
  • Younes Chorfi (Université de Montréal)
  • David Chatenet (INRS)
  • Raj Duggavathi (McGill University)
  • Catherine Mounier (UQAM)

Training Committee

Formerly a sub-committee of the Scientific Committee, it became a separate committee in 2021, given the scope and complexity of its responsibilities. The mandate of this committee is to develop the scientific training offered to the students and to manage the various scholarships programs. This Committee is composed of researchers and student representatives affiliated with the different partner Universities.

Members

  • Cristian O’Flaherty (McGill University). Chair
  • Serge McGraw (Université de Montréal). Past chair
  • Clémence Belleannée (Université Laval)
  • Julie Brind’Amour (Université de Montréal)
  • Maryse Um (Université de Montréal). Coordinator

Career development Sub-committee

  • Guillaume Bourdon (Postdoc fellow, Université de Montréal)
  • Florine Grudet (PhD candidate, Université de Montréal)
  • Natalia Jakuc (PhD candidate, Université de Montréal)
  • Jairo Penagos (MSc candidate, Université de Montréal)
  • William Poisson (PhD candidate, Université Laval)
  • Shaden Salimi (MSc candidate, McGill University)

Social activities Sub-committee

  • Natalia Jakuc (PhD candidate, Université de Montréal)
  • Antoine Gillet (PhD candidate, INRS)

Knowledge Translation Committee (Axis 5)

The mandate of this committee is to evaluate the research program with the goal of developing mechanisms and links to transfer knowledge technology to industry, government, veterinary practice and other end-users. Members will participate in workshops and serve as resources for member inquieries about potential collaborative projects.

Members

  • Marc-André Sirard (Université Laval). Chair
  • Suzie Savard. RQR collaborator
  • Hélène Poirier. RQR collaborator
  • Maryse Um (Université de Montréal). Coordinator
  • Dina Irsenco (Université de Montréal). Knowledge transfer agent

Diversity Committee

The mandate of this committee is to create policies and activities to promote diversity, inclusion and tolerance in the RQR. This Committee will provide a resource where the concerns of underrepresented members of the RQR can be communicated and discussed. Finally, it will strengthen the participation of women and minorities in the RQR and in the field of reproductive sciences.

Members

  • Géraldine Delbès, (INRS). Chair
  • Nour Abou Nader (Université de Montréal)
  • Adélaïde Allais (Université de Montréal)
  • Sherin Ali Nowatto (UQAM)
  • Donovan Chan (McGill University)
  • Hugh Clarke (McGill University)
  • Karine de Mattos (Université Laval)
  • Hengameh Kazemdarvish (McGill University)
  • Kalidou Ndiaye (Université de Montréal)
  • Gustavo Zamberlam (Université de Montréal)
  • Maryse Um (Université de Montréal). Coordinator

RQR Statutes

2024 RQR Statutes