The Department of Pathology is pleased to share that Dr. Simon Roy and Dr. Julia Burnier have been awarded Chercheur-boursier scholarships from the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ) for the 2026–2027 competition.
Dr. Roy has been awarded the Junior 1 Chercheur-boursier clinicien, and Dr. Burnier has been successful in obtaining the FRQS Junior 2 award. We are proud to highlight that Dr. Burnier ranked #1 in the competition achieving a near-perfect score, an exceptional accomplishment in a highly competitive provincial process.
These prestigious awards recognize outstanding early-career researchers and reflect the talent, and the commitment of both Dr. Roy and Dr. Burnier. Their success is a testament to their individual excellence and to the meaningful impact they have in strengthening and elevating the academic stature of our department.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Simon Roy and Dr. Julia Burnier on this remarkable recognition.