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a dream to call our own
Developing research and graduate programs are among the Université
de Moncton’s priorities. We firmly believe that the reputation of an
institution of knowledge is largely based on its capacity to conduct
strategic research activities that generate, among other things, an
increase in knowledge, development, creation and innovation (RDCI).
Although research mostly serves the purpose of advancing knowledge,
it also impacts several facets of the strategic plan, namely support to
learning and recruitment. The development, transfer and communication
of new knowledge broaden the horizons of an institution and raise its
profile.
RDCI is an area of potential growth that will be instrumental for the
Université de Moncton. Therefore, we must invest in its infrastructure and
intensify our support in that area.
Canada Research Chair in Polar and Boreal
Ecology
The university has been awarded a new Canada research chair to be known
as the Canada Research Chair in Polar and Boreal Ecology. Nicolas Lecomte,
Faculty of science (biology department), is the chair holder. Dr. Lecomte’s
goal is to identify major changes occurring in polar and boreal ecosystems
through short and long-term research projects, including large-scale spatial
studies conducted in stations located throughout the Arctic.
Northern Hardwoods Research Institute
The Northern Hardwoods Research Institute was inaugurated in February
2014 at the Edmundston campus. The applied research centre will increase
the practical knowledge used to develop hardwood management silviculture
programs. An initiative that will ensure long-term sustainability of the
resource, it could generate products that are more competitive in both
national and international markets.
Health Research Chair in Aging Populations
In June 2014, the CNFS - Université de Moncton Health Research Chair
in Aging Populations was officially launched. A project of the Consortium
national de formation en santé (CNFS), the new chair is led by Suzanne
Dupuis-Blanchard. The school of nursing professor has been director of the
institution’s research centre on aging for several years.
This research chair will provide the university with an opportunity to develop
expertise in an area of great relevance to our region – population aging is
particularly high in Atlantic French-speaking communities.
Innovation Foundation Research Chair in Biosciences
Department of biology professor Marc Surette is the holder of the
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation Research Chair in Biosciences.
This new research chair will focus on the study of lipids, including
the development of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids for food and
pharmaceuticals. Dr. Surette will receive an amount of $1.175 million
over a period of five years for his research.
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