Invited Speakers

Laurence Whitty-Léveillé, Ph.D.
Associate Principal Scientist, Research and Development, Analytical Department - Mass Spectrometry
Merck Research Laboratories

Laurence obtained her PhD at Laval University in 2019, her thesis touching on the development of novel approaches to the separation of actinides in rare earth mining residues. She joins Merck & Co, Inc. in 2020 and takes advantage of her wide knowledge in metals analysis to collaborate on a great variety of programs, notably by working on the Gardasil® vaccine against VPH. In 2022, she develops a new approach to study the interaction between metals in stainless steel and antibodies in various formulations. This new method led to the implantation of a new process to quantify metals during the drug development phase. Since then, she's interested in antibody mass spectrometry and supports various programs, namely clesrovimab, a vaccine for the immunization of toddlers against the respiratory syncitial virus (RSV).

Jacopo Profili
Co-Founder and Technological Development Director
Kalego Solutions Inc.

Jacopo Profili is a professor at the Université du Québec à Rimouski, where he investigates advanced materials and innovative plasma processes. Versatile and visionary, he is also co-founder and the technological development director of Kalego Solutions Inc., a startup using plasma technology to namely answer to issues caused by fog in the medical sector. Involved in the promotion of scientific innovation, he co-founds the Collectif des entrepreneur(e)s scientifiques et innovant(e)s du Québec (CESIQc), an organization supporting scientific-entrepreneurs. Combining academic research, technological entrepreneurship and community involvement, Jacopo Profili embodies an integrated and inspiring approach to scientific and industrial innovation.

Érik Fournaise
Director, Laboratory Services
Olymel

Érik Fournaise obtained his BSc in chemistry from Université de Montréal in 2012. He then went on to earn his MSc in 2014, under the supervision of Pierre Chaurand. His career began at CDN Isotopes, a company specializing in the manufacture of deuterated compounds, where he worked as a quality control chemist from 2014 to 2020. He then joined Olymel as a scientific advisor, specializing in ingredients within the R&D department. During three years, he used his expertise to improve formulations and guarantee product safety and quality, while assisting quality assurance teams in the event of problems with ingredients. Since 2024, he has been Director of Laboratory Services at Olymel. He develops and manages the central chemistry and microbiology laboratories, and ensures their compliance with quality standards.

Camille Lapointe-Verreault et Charles Labrecque
Inspectrice
Chef d'équipe
Commission des normes de l'équité de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST)

textes de présentation de M. Charles Labrecque et Mme Camille Lapointe-Verreault

Mylène Brochu
Analytical Chemistry and Biochemistry Sector Manager
TransBIOTech

A member of the Ordre des chimistes du Québec, Mylène holds a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Laval University (2013). She began her career at TransBIOTech as a laboratory technician before becoming a researcher. Having worked on more than a hundred applied research projects, she gained significant expertise in the elaboration of analytical methods in various fields, namely life sciences, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and the environment. Since 2021, she leads the analytical chemistry and biochemistry sector.