Transport and sustainable health: An intersectoral journey!
The quality of the natural, industrial, urban, and rural environment plays a key role in the concept of sustainable health. Transportation, in the broadest sense, is a determining factor in this environmental quality. With this in mind, the theme chosen for the joint AIRS/CARES/Précrisa conference is transportation, considered across its entire continuum: from fundamental research (intracellular transport, ionic transport, bioaerosols, cell migration, etc.) to passenger and freight transportation, including urban planning and legislation on noise and air pollution related to transportation activities. We will also explore how to leverage our research from an environmental perspective of sustainable health in the community.
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
September 22
Science bar, Gas or Electric? A Transport Debate.
19h00, Bar La Nuit des Temps (377 rue Racine Est, Chicoutimi, G7H 1S8)
September 23
1. Thematic plenary session on fundamental research: transport is fundamental in research
2. Active break with INUK
3. Flash poster presentation (my poster in 120 seconds)
4. Thematic plenary session on interdisciplinary and intersectoral research : challenges and presentation of some inspiring studies
5. Poster presentation session
6. Dinner at Cuisine (387, rue Racine e, Chicoutimi, G7H 1S8)
7. Evening at La Nuit des temps
Slam your science competition, musical show by network musicians.
September 24
1. Thematic plenary session on databases, AI and digital analysis
2. Thematic plenary session on the promotion of research mobilization/transfer/innovation
3. Active break with INUK
4. Annual General Meeting of the AIRS Network Members
5. Private session meetings of the different axes and the student committee
SEEKING ORAL PRESENTATIONS
We are seeking abstracts from all membership categories of the networks for oral presentations in the thematic sessions of the conference and for poster presentations. There will be a competition for the best student oral presentations in the thematic sessions, in the flash poster presentations, for poster presentations and for our brand new “Slam your science” competition.
Thematic oral presentations
Please don’t hesitate to contact us at the following address (airs.hsj@ssss.gouv.qc.ca) for translation assistance or advice.
September 23
Thematic plenary session on fundamental research: transport is fundamental in research
In this session, we are seeking oral presentations in fundamental research on the general theme of transportation, from the cell to passenger and freight transport, on the research themes of the three networks of the congress. We are seeking presentations from all membership categories across the three networks.
Thematic Plenary Session on Interdisciplinary and Intersectoral Research – Challenges and Presentations of Some Inspiring Studies
This session is seeking oral presentations related to interdisciplinary and intersectoral research related to the issue of transportation. We are seeking presentations from all membership categories across the three networks.
Septembre 24
Thematic Plenary Session on Databases, AI, and Digital Analytics
Are you interested in AI and database analytics? Here’s your chance to share your thoughts. For this session, we’re seeking presentations from all AIRS network member classes.
Thematic plenary session on research valorization: mobilization, transfer, and innovation
What are your success stories regarding the promotion of your research and its mobilization in both healthcare services and the community? We are looking for inspiring stories of how to promote our research. For this session, we are seeking presentations from all AIRS network member classes.
Flash and poster presentations and « Slam your science! » competition
Septembre 23
Flash Poster Presentations (All research areas)
Student members of the three networks are invited to give a 2-minute oral presentation, presenting their poster in a single figure..
Poster presentations (All research areas)
Members of the three networks are invited to give a poster presentation of their work.
SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS
To submit your abstracts, please complete the registration form via the button below and send us your summary(ies) to airs.hsj@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
Format specifications of the abstract to send to us by email : Please consult the form for detail. Enclosed, an summary axample. The deadline for submitting an abstract is September 2 2025, at 11:59 PM.
Students who give an oral presentation in the thematic sessions of the conference will be eligible for a scholarship covering up to $1,000 in incurred expenses.
ACCOMMODATION
A block of 110 rooms has been reserved at Hôtel Le Montagnais for September 22-23, and 20 rooms for Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
Rate (before taxes): $117.00 single occupancy, $129.00 double occ., $141.00 triple occ., $153.00 quadruple occ.
Reservations can be made by phone at 1-800-463-9160 The reservation number to benefit from this rate is RAIR250922
Deadline to make your reservation: 1 month prior to arrival.
TRANSPORTATION
The city of Saguenay (Chicoutimi) is served by various bus companies .
Intercar : https://intercar.ca/fr/horaires-et-trajets
Orléans Express : https://www.orleansexpress.com/fr/
We have also created a carpooling pool for the event.
SUPPORTED BY UQAC, THE CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD WITH RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, LOCAL RESOURCES, AND, AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE, CARBON NEUTRALITY!