RiSBOd Research Clusters
RiSBOd is committed to transforming oral and musculoskeletal health care and research through equity, sustainability and innovation. Its partnerships with government, professionals and citizens are essential to meeting these societal and environmental challenges.
Cluster 1
Understanding and acting on the determinants of sustainable health
Quebec faces a significant burden of oral (cavities, periodontal disease) and musculoskeletal (osteoporosis, osteoarthritis) diseases, as well as head and neck cancers. These diseases exacerbate social inequalities, affect quality of life and entail high costs.
Persons in charge
Noémi Dahan-Oliel
Cluster Director
Objectives
1. Develop a health monitoring system that integrates the needs of the population.
2. Study the biological, social and commercial determinants of disease to understand inequalities.
3. Promote innovative policies and interventions to prevent and treat disease.
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Priority areas
Fight against sugar, smoking and vaping, and improve quality of life for sufferers.
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Cluster 2
Transforming care for sustainable dentistry
This cluster aims to fundamentally transform dental and musculoskeletal medicine, making it both socially and ecologically responsible.
Persons in charge
Elham Emami (mentor)
Cluster Director
Pascaline Kengne Talla
Cluster Director
Cluster 2a:
Social, accessible and inclusive medicine
Challenges
Oral care remains inaccessible to many populations (poor, remote, elderly).
Objectives
Make care universal, focused on patients' needs, and better integrated into the healthcare network through innovative models (pilot clinics, teledentistry).
Cluster 2b:
Eco-friendly medicine
Challenges
Reduce the environmental footprint of oral care (transport, waste, energy consumption).
Objectives
Assess and reduce environmental impact through innovative practices (digital, prevention, circular economy) and integrate sustainability into professional training.
Cluster 3
Basic and translational research for sustainable health
This cluster supports innovative basic research aimed at promoting the health and well-being of Quebecers at all stages of life.
Persons in charge
Fatiha Chandad (mentor)
Cluster Director
Laetitia Michou
Cluster Director
Objectives
Innovate in biomedical research (biotechnology, nanotechnology) to prevent, treat and alleviate illness throughout life.
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Approach
Interdisciplinary collaboration with world leaders to develop patient-centered solutions integrating global and oral health.
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