Inspiring the next generation through StemCellTalks!
- 3 days ago
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Last Thursday, we had the pleasure of hosting our first StemCellTalks event, an initiative led by Let’s Talk Science in partnership with the Stem Cell Network. Organized by local teams across research centers in Canada, StemCellTalks is designed to engage high school students and introduce them to the world of stem cell research.
During the event, we welcomed students into the lab to share our research and discuss how stem cells are helping advance our understanding of diseases, including Parkinson’s disease. Through presentations, discussions, and lab tours, students had the opportunity to explore the science behind our work and to learn more about the tools and approaches used in modern biomedical research.
We were happy to interact with such a curious and engaged group of students. Their numerous questions and enthusiasm highlighted the importance of initiatives like StemCellTalks in inspiring the next generation of scientists.
Thanks to Let’s Talk Science and the Stem Cell Network for making this program possible, as well as all the students and teachers who participated!
We are very grateful for the opportunity to share our passion for science and look forward to continuing to support outreach efforts that connect research with the broader community.
Special thanks to the organizing committee:

From left to right:
Beatriz Elena Lucumi Villegas, PhD student, Martin Lévesque laboratory
Yanis Belkady, intern, Martin Lévesque laboratory
Mia-Ashley Pennington, MsC student, Martin Lévesque laboratory
Béatrice Morin, Msc. Research professional
Angie Milena Bustos-Rangel, PhD student, Martin Lévesque laboratory
Owen Ferguson, PhD student, Martin Lévesque laboratory
Solène Guenot, PhD student, Martin Lévesque laboratory
Henri De Koninck, PhD student, Lucie Germain laboratory
Cyrielle Jajkiewicz, Postdoc, Mohamed Chahine laboratory
Louis Baillot, PhD student, Martin Lévesque laboratory
Julia Obergasteiger, Postdoc, Martin Lévesque laboratory
Charles Gora, PhD. Martin Lévesque laboratory































