About the Center

1134: Researchers
1226: Students
$115.5M: In funding and grants
1364: Scientific publications

The CHU de Québec-Université Laval Research Center is the largest French-speaking medical research center in North America. It is also the only center in Quebec whose work spans the entire continuum of life sciences, from conception to end-of-life care. Renowned nationally and internationally for its exceptional research teams and state-of-the-art facilities, the organization has built an enviable reputation through its outstanding achievements.

A component of CHU de Québec-Université Laval and affiliated with Université Laval, the Center encompasses the research activities of five hospital sites in Québec City: CHUL, Hôtel-Dieu de Québec, Hôpital de l’Enfant-Jésus, Hôpital Saint-François d’Assise, and Hôpital du Saint-Sacrement.

The institution is at the forefront of translational research, where laboratory discoveries are rapidly translated into concrete clinical applications, directly benefiting patients and the general population.

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Our multidisciplinary approach fosters a comprehensive understanding of health issues from various perspectives, enabling significant advancements in disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Research is organized into seven distinct research programs, each representing a specific domain where our teams dedicate themselves to exploring and innovating:

Endocrinology and Nephrology
Infectious and Immune diseases
Regenerative Medicine
Neuroscience
Oncology
Reproduction, Mother and Youth Health
Population Health and Optimal Health Practices

A comprehensive range of cutting-edge platforms and technological services, supporting medical research and innovation, is offered to research teams to facilitate their work. These technological tools enable researchers to explore new avenues and deepen their knowledge in their respective fields.

In a spirit of collegiality and collaboration, the platforms and services also provide their expertise to members of the research community at CHU de Québec-Université Laval.

In a world where healthcare needs are constantly and rapidly increasing, and where scientific innovation, technological development, and artificial intelligence play a significant role in the collective wealth of modern societies, the CHU de Québec-Université Laval Research Center has already distinguished itself through the quality and originality of its diverse teams of researchers, spanning fundamental, translational, clinical, epidemiological, and population sectors.

Mission

Lead the way through the development of new knowledge applicable to the field of health.
Provide cutting-edge training to a pool of highly qualified personnel.
Promote the advancement of health sciences by sharing scientific breakthroughs with communities.

Values

Compassion
Transparency
Continuous Improvement
Partnership
Commitment
Excellence
Inclusion
Integrity

1970: Foundation of the CHUL Research Center
1976: Foundation of the Saint-François d’Assise Hospital Research Center
1983: Foundation of the Hôtel-Dieu de Québec Research Center
1996: Inauguration of Block T at CHUL
2005: Merger of the CHUL, Saint-François d’Assise Hospital, and Hôtel-Dieu de Québec Research Centers
2006: Inauguration of the Clinical and Evaluative Research Center in Oncology (CRCEO) at Hôtel-Dieu de Québec
2010: Inauguration of the Multidisciplinary Center for Tissue Engineering Development (CMDGT, LOEX) at Hôpital de l’Enfant-Jésus
2012: Merger of the CHUQ and CHA Research Centers
2014: Inauguration of the Genomics Center at CHUL
2015: Adoption of Law 10: CHU de Québec becomes CHU de Québec-Université Laval