More than fifty participants attended the very first From Research to Innovation Workshop, held on Wednesday, October 22, at the Jacques-Genest Auditorium of the IRCM. The event was organized by the IRCM’s Technology Transfer and Innovation Office.
Focusing on the challenges of transforming research into tangible outcomes, the gathering aimed at early-career scientists, researchers, and anyone in the scientific community wishing to expand their impact and professional opportunities. Participants learned more about the mechanisms of research valorization, intellectual property, and strategies for building a career in biopharma, pharma, and innovation.
For the occasion, a panel of experts shared practical advice and insights into professional pathways, beyond traditional research.
Workshop Moderator: Claudie Noël, Senior Director of Operations, Montréal InVivo.
PANEL 1: Discovering the Technology Transfer Office and Research Valorization
- Nadia Dubé, Vice-President, Development and Administration, IRCM
- Peiman Shooshtarizadeh, Associate Director of Commercialization, IRCM
- Michel Cayouette, Principal Investigator, IRCM
- Camille Boudreau-Pinsonneault, Project Manager, Axelys
PANEL 2: Protecting Your Discoveries with Intellectual Property
- George Elvira, Partner, Intellectual Property, Gowling WLG
- Julie Gauvreau, Patent Agent, Lavery
PANEL 3: Valorization, Collaboration, and Entrepreneurship – The Next Steps
- Patricia Escoffier, Senior Director, Seido Capital
- Juan-Carlos Padilla, Postdoctoral Researcher, RNA T&T
The workshop concluded with a friendly networking moment where participants had the opportunity to exchange with the panellists.
The IRCM extends its thanks to its event partners, Montréal InVivo and Axelys, for supporting this successful first edition.
