Saint-Hyacinthe, December 9, 2024 – The ministère des Relations internationales et de la Francophonie of Quebec (MRIF) has granted support to the project “Strengthening food safety and sustainable animal production through innovations in research and artificial intelligence”, presented by Ms. Mariela Segura, Professor at the Université de Montréal and Director of the Swine and Poultry Infectious Diseases Research Center (CRIPA), in collaboration with Ms. Natàlia Majó-Masferrer, Professor at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Director of the Animal Health Research Center (CReSA) of the Institute for Agri-Food Research and Technology (IRTA) in Catalonia.
This international project led by CRIPA was selected as part of the 12th call for projects Quebec-Catalonia 2024-2026. The MRIF grant will help address global challenges related to food safety and sustainability in animal production through collaborative research and artificial intelligence. The initiative aims to consolidate the collaboration between two research centers of excellence: CRIPA in Quebec and CReSA in Catalonia, while promoting the bilateral exchange of researchers, networking and training of the next generation of scientists and qualified personnel.
In addition, the financial support of EVAH Corp., a Quebec company, and its corporate branch in Catalonia, EVAH Europe, will help maximize the impact of the project. This partnership will promote the mobilization of scientific knowledge and its valorization with industry and end-users, thus strengthening the link between research and practical application.
Here are the experts who will lead workshops and conferences to build new collaborations:
From CRIPA in Quebec
Pablo Valdes Donoso, Assistant Professor at the Université de Montréal
Jamie Ahloy-Dallaire, Associate Professor at Université Laval
Nahuel Fittipaldi, Associate Professor at the Université de Montréal
Jean-Pierre Vaillancourt, Professor at the Université de Montréal
From CReSA in Catalonia
Beatriz Garcia Morante, Ramon y Cajal Researcher
Natàlia Majó-Masferrer, Director of the CReSA, Professor at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
About the CRIPA
The CRIPA, Swine and poultry infectious diseases research center, is a Quebec strategic cluster financed by the Fonds de recherche du Québec. Its mission is to improve the control of pathogens that affect the pig and poultry industries, having an economic impact and on the health of populations. Population health includes animal health and welfare, the health of workers and industry stakeholders, and the general public. For more information, visit www.cripa.center.
About the -CReSA
The CReSA, Animal Health Research Centre, is a centre of the Institute of Agri-Food Research and Technology (IRTA), belonging to the Government of Catalonia and dependent on the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food. Its objectives are to promote research and technological development in the agri-food field, facilitate the transfer of scientific advances and evaluate technological advances themselves, seeking the closest coordination and collaboration between the public and private sectors. For more information, visit https://www.irta.cat/en/centre/irta-cresa/.
About EVAH Corp
EVAH Corp is a proudly Canadian biotechnology company located in Quebec focused on developing technologies in the field of animal health. Its mission is to find better ways to feed the world, meet the needs of consumers who desire antibiotic-free proteins and improve the sustainability of food by encouraging innovation. For more information, visit https://www.evahcorp.ca/fr/
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Information
Gabriela Silva-Guerra
Communication Officer
Swine and Poultry Infectious Diseases Research Center (CRIPA)
450 773 8521, extension 8233 | gabriela.silva-guerra@umontreal.ca
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