2025
Video: “Lipids and Their Impact on Male Fertility”
Did you know that around the world, 186 million people are affected by infertility? Unfortunately, the decline in male fertility is a growing concern, largely due to the major influence of behavioral and environmental factors. This is precisely the topic explored by Morgane Goux, a master’s student in the team of Sylvie Breton, PhD (Université Laval), as part of the Media Challenge in the SciencePop science communication competition. Watch her presentation (FRENCH) >>>
Image by an RQR Member Among the Finalists of the “La preuve par l’image” Contest
The microscopy image by Céline Augière, PhD, a research assistant in the lab of Clémence Belleannée, PhD, has been selected as one of the 20 finalists in the 16th edition of the “La preuve par l’image” contest, organized by Acfas in partnership with Espace pour la vie. Céline Augière’s image highlights the vital role of fundamental research in understanding male infertility and in the development of male contraceptives. Vote for the Découverte People’s Choice Award >>>
Documentary Series “Naissances du futur”
This compelling documentary series, broadcast on Savoir média, explores the many dimensions of medically assisted reproduction—from scientific advances to the ethical and social challenges they raise. Dr. Marc-André Sirard, Professor at Université Laval and member of the RQR, contributes his leading expertise on issues related to human reproduction, particularly the central role of research in the evolution of clinical practices. Watch the series (FRENCH) >>>
Article: “The Guinea Pig: A Promising Animal Model for Studying the Human Embryo”
Sophie Petropoulos, PhD Assistant professor-researcher at the University of Montreal, and her team reveal for the first time that the preimplantation guinea pig embryo is highly similar to the human embryo, opening the door to a better understanding of infertility and early human development. Read more (FRENCH) >>>
Article: “Infertility: A Persistent Taboo Despite Medical Advances”
In this article published in Le Quotidien, Dr. Pierre Leclerc, Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproduction at the Faculty of Medicine of Université Laval and member of the RQR, shares his perspective on the issue of infertility. Read more (FRENCH) >>>
Video : «The science of twins»
In this video from the Découverte program aired on ICI Radio-Canada, Dr. Serge McGraw shares his expertise on the science of identical twins — what connects them and what sets them apart. Watch (FRENCH) >>>