Doctorat en Biologie

Infertility, pregnancy, cancer… The research topics covered in the doctoral program in biology concern a precious asset in living beings: health, whether human, animal, or environmental.

What are the inflammatory properties of nanoparticles? How can chemical compounds in the environment interfere with the functioning of different systems in the human body? At the doctorate in biology, you could contribute in particular to the development of therapeutic or preventive agents, to understand the mechanisms of infection of various pathogens, or to fight against sports doping. One thing is certain, you will contribute to the improvement of human, animal, or environmental health, develop your expertise within an experienced research team and have facilities that will help you achieve your ambitions.

The INRS Foundation supports Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) in its development and outreach activities. The INRS Foundation seeks to accelerate the growth of the INRS by enhancing its profile with decision-makers in the business and philanthropic communities.

INRS’s mission is firmly rooted in research, as set out in article 1 of our letters patent, issued October 28, 1998: “The Institute is dedicated to fundamental and applied research, graduate studies, and researcher training. In keeping with its mission and objectives as a research university, INRS specifically gears its activities towards Quebec’s economic, social, and cultural development as well as the transfer of knowledge and technology stemming from all its fields of study.”