Executive Committee

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

  • Clémence Belleannée (Université Laval)
  • Vilceu Bordignon (McGill University). Interim Chair
  • Géraldine Delbès (INRS)
  • Abdoulaye Baniré Diallo (UQAM)
  • Jocelyn Dubuc (Université de Montréal)
  • Greg Fitzharris (Université de Montréal)
  • Cristian O’Flaherty (McGill University)
  • Bernard Robaire (McGill University)
  • Marc-André Sirard (Université Laval)
  • Cathy Vaillancourt (INRS)

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 (Being updated)

  • Tara Barton-Maclaren (Health Canada)
  • Pete Hansen (Past President of Society for the Study of Reproduction)
  • Sylvie Breton (Université Laval)
  • Patrick Devine (Novartis USA)
  • Gabriela Mastromonaco (Toronto Zoo)
  • Bruce Murphy (Université de Montréal). Chair
  • Vardit Ravitsky (The Hastings Center)
  • Glen Van der Kraak (Guelph University)

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 (Being updated)

  • François Richard (Université Laval)
  • Younes Chorfi (Université de Montréal)
  • Nathalie Gendron (INRS)
  • Carole Goutorbe (McGill University)
  • Marie-Josée Hébert (Université de Montréal)
  • Jean-François Millaire (Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières)
  • Nicolas Riendeau (Université du Québec à Montréal)
  • Shengrui Wang (Université de Sherbrooke)

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

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

Career development Sub-committee

  • Guillaume Bourdon (Postdoc fellow, Université de Montréal)
  • Florine Grudet (PhD candidate, Université de Montréal)
  • Dina Irsenco (MSc student, Université Laval)
  • 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, Axis’s leader
  • Anne-Marie Christen (Université de Montréal). Mobilization officer
  • Maryse Um (Universsité de Montréal). Coordinator
  • Suzie Savard. RQR collaborator

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

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

RQR Statutes

2024 RQR Statutes