Imaging, pathology detection and treatment, rehabilitation, regenerative medicine, antibacterial coatings, telemedicine— INRS research themes are putting their expertise to work to develop biomedical applications in the healthcare field.
In partnership with biologists and doctors, faculty members are conducting research on nanomaterials and nanostructures for biology and medicine, photonics for biomedical applications, and telemedicine.
Their work has been used to develop an ultrashort X-ray source for the microscopy of biological samples in their natural aqueous setting, develop a more sensitive approach to tumour detection than traditional X-rays, create an interferometer that can diagnose glaucoma in a matter of minutes, and develop a laser irradiation technique for viruses.
Nanomaterials and nanostructures for biology and medicine
Faculty members are studying two types of nanoparticles for biological imaging: quantum dots and nanoparticles containing fluorinated compounds. Their research is also being used to design macromolecular and colloidal nanomaterials for a multipurpose platform,
Photonics for biomedical applications
Researchers are developing tools for advanced imaging of biological samples, early detection of glaucoma and tumours, and viral inactivation. They are also working on laser proton sources as an alternative to x-rays for treating cancer.
Telemedicine
Faculty at the centre are working on various aspects of telemedecine, including methods for measuring the quality of physiological signals, optimization of the transmission and use of signals provided by a wireless body area network, and the development of tools to measure speech intelligibility in people with a speech disorder.
Wireless Mutimedia Communications
Training openings for students or interns
Marc A. GauthierDynamic chemistry, bioorganic chemistry and biomaterials
Ultrafast laser and photonics
Material and laser imaging
Nanomaterials (Energy, Biomedical)
Attosecond and laser pulses
Nanotechnology
Nanoparticles doped with rare earths
