A unique model
IRIC, located in the heart of the Université de Montréal campus, operates according to a unique model in Canada that combines, under one roof, fundamental research activities, a university-level training program and a research maturation team. These generate discoveries that advance knowledge or that can quickly translate into new therapeutic solutions.
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News A $1 Million Investment for RejuvenRx, the First Recipient of Stem Cell Network’s New Program
RejuvenRx, a biotechnology company co-founded by Anne Marinier and Guy Sauvageau, principal investigators at IRIC at the Université de Montréal, has been awarded a $1 million investment by Stem Cell Network (SCN).
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Event Scientific Conferences - Fall 2026
September 14—December 13, 2026
IRIC presents the 41st edition of its scientific lecture series—Fall 2026.
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News IRIC is heading out to meet the next generation again this fall!
As part of its IRIC on the Road student recruitment tour, the Institute’s Academic Affairs team will participate this fall in several graduate school fairs organized by Canadian universities.
These fairs give students the opportunity to meet with our representatives to learn more about the academic programs and internships offered, admission requirements, and scholarship opportunities.
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News Science at the heart of Summer Interns’ Scientific Day at IRIC!
The 8th IRIC Summer Summer Interns’ Scientific Day once again showcased the talent, creativity, and dedication of our young scientists. The event was organized by the IRIC Office of Academic Affairs in collaboration with summer interns.
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News Nearly $2 million in funding for the acquisition of state-of-the-art equipment at IRIC
The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) recently announced the results of its John R. Evans Leaders Fund competition. This program enables universities to attract and retain world-class researchers in Canada by providing them with state-of-the-art infrastructure. The CFI’s funding is supplemented by the Government of Quebec and other partners. Two IRIC projects have been awarded grants through this program.
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News The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Funds Two IRIC Projects
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) recently awarded its 2026 Discovery Grants. This program aims to support ongoing research programs with long-term goals. Two IRIC projects have been awarded these grants.
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August 31, 2026 Lysyl oxidase inhibition disrupts mitochondrial homeostasis to create vulnerability to ferroptosis in TNBC.
Saatci O, Ulukan B, Cetin M, Kuasne H, Martinez C, Percin E, Oleinik N, Savoca MT, Nehme A, Hernández-Corchado A, Zavacky E, Sreenivas K, Rezaeian AH, Bethard JR, Anoma JS, Sahin OS, Aguilar-Mahecha A, Buchanan M, Aras M, DeBlois G, Basik M, Hill EG, Ball LE, Rao CN, McInnes C, Riazalhosseini Y, Najafabadi HS, Lemasters JJ, Ogretmen B, Park M, Sahin O
Cell Rep Med 2026-08-31 ;7( 9 ):103015 -
August 28, 2026 The structure of the dopamine D3 receptor bound to cariprazine reveals principles for partial agonists with designed pharmacology.
Hadas Yardeni E, Kiss DJ, Sanchez J, Shavit K, Szepesi Kovács D, Egyed A, Vogt CD, Gaitonde SA, Glenn J, Canals M, Bouvier M, Newman AH, Lane JR, Keserű GM, Shalev-Benami M
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