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Accelerate digital transition
Accelerate the digital transition of institutions by helping reduce the costs of developing, adapting, and using technologies.
Who we are
We are a nonprofit organization that promotes education and research in health‑related information technologies. We support both students and practicing health professionals by helping them access better digital tools. We work closely with research institutions, educational institutions, and healthcare organizations.
What we do
We carry out charitable activities that encourage the use of information technologies in health services. We support learning, research, and collaboration with key health institutions to help professionals improve the quality and efficiency of care.
Contact
For more information, feel free to reach out to us at our contact email. We’ll be happy to answer your questions and provide any details you may need.
Our priorities
Axes of Intervention
Supporting the adoption and responsible use of health and laboratory technologies through education, training, accessibility, and institutional collaboration.
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Develop educational resources
Develop and disseminate educational content and assessment tools for professionals, promoting the adoption and use of technologies.
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Train professionals
Train professionals in the effective and responsible use of health and laboratory technologies.
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Improve access to technology
Develop and disseminate awareness, support, and adaptation programs that facilitate access to technologies for vulnerable and remote populations.
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Establish a scholarship program
Establish a scholarship program enabling students of institutions to strengthen their skills in the use of technologies.
Board of Directors
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Dr Sylvain Mailhot
Pathologist & Medical Director
Founder · ICIAML / CIIALM
A pioneering and visionary pathologist in the field of pathology and clinical laboratory digitalization, Dr. Mailhot has led several pathology laboratories and is actively dedicated to solving the challenges of cancer diagnosis. His passion: leveraging new technologies to improve the productivity of pathology teams and the quality of outcomes.
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Dr Hakan Büyükdere
MD, FRCPC · Hematopathologist
Assistant Professor · University of Ottawa / EORLA
Hematopathologist at the Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association (EORLA) and Assistant Professor at the University of Ottawa. Coordinator of the elective program in hematopathology and transfusion medicine. Champion of pathology digitalization.
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Dr Rodney Ouellette
MD, PhD · Senior Researcher & Founder
Atlantic Cancer Research Institute (ACRI) · Moncton, NB
Founder of the ACRI and holder of the R.R. Leger/FRSNB Research Chair in Precision Oncology. MD and PhD in cellular and molecular biology (Université Laval, 1996). Adjunct Professor at the Université de Moncton and UNB. Recipient of the Order of New Brunswick. Has demonstrated strong governance skills and the ability to attract strategic donors to fund large-scale cancer research.
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Me François Boulianne
Lawyer & Tax Specialist
Founding Partner · Yulex Avocats et Stratèges
Lawyer and tax specialist, founding partner of the firm Yulex Avocats et Stratèges. Brings to the Board essential legal and tax expertise for the governance of a Canadian non-profit organization, the structuring of institutional partnerships, and compliance with charitable activities regulations.
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Samuel Paquet-Delisle
CPA, CGA · Tax Accountant
Associate Accountant · Curaplus / CURA+ Comptabilité
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CGA), specialized in serving healthcare professionals and business clients. Associate at Curaplus, he brings sharp expertise in Canadian taxation, financial optimization, and wealth management strategies — ideal for the rigorous financial management of a growing non-profit organization.
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Dr Jason Karamchandani
MD · Neuropathologist & Associate Professor
The Neuro · Montreal Neurological Institute · McGill
Neuropathologist at the Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital (The Neuro) and Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology at McGill. Graduate of Harvard (biochemistry) and Stanford (medicine, valedictorian). Director of McGill’s anatomical pathology residency program and of immunohistochemistry at the MUHC. Author of dozens of peer-reviewed publications.
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Julian Ovidiu Oancea
CFO · Medcockpit | Founder · Hustlebloom
Strategy, M&A, Governance & Corporate Finance · Montreal
With over 25 years in finance and over a decade in strategic advisory and M&A, Julian brings to the Board a rare combination of expertise spanning capital markets, financial structuring, and executive leadership support. As CFO of Medcockpit, he plays a central role in the company’s growth strategy, market vision, and competitiveness. Long involved in the community, he serves and has served on the boards of several non-profit organizations.
ICIAML · CIIALM — Canadian Institute for Innovation and Advancement of Laboratory Medicine