Research Platforms

Through its expansive network of research platforms, the Université de Sherbrooke contributes to supporting and accelerating discoveries in the research community.

The research platforms provide access to state-of-the-art equipment and highly specialized expertise and services, thus reflecting essential elements in developing partnerships with other research centres, as well as industrial and institutional partners in Canada and internationally.

If you have any question regarding our research platforms, please contact us by e-mail at plateformes-recherche@USherbrooke.ca.

Explore our institutional research platforms

Digital Sciences

Centre de calcul scientifique

High-performance computing
IT equipment hosting
Virtual machines
Storage and back-up copies
Research software

Centre de consultation statistique

Quantitative methodology
Data analysis
Results interpretation
Statistical tools
Statistical algorithms

Plateforme en humanités numériques

Natural language
Gathering information on the web
Data infrastructure
Data visualization
Digital tools

Laboratoire CIQSS-CADRISQ

Research data
Statistics Canada
Institut de la statistique du Québec
Statistical software
Scholarships

Plateau d'équipements et de services d'ingénierie (PESI)

Biomechanics
Bioengineering
Mechatronic design
Programming
Motion analysis

Plateforme de recherche, de valorisation, d’analyse et de liaison en informatique de la santé (PREVALIS)

Statistical analysis
Data security
Data mining
Artificial intelligence
Modeling tools

Plateforme informatique CRED

Data security
Visualization tools
Health informatics
Programming
Data engineering

Unité de recherche clinique et épidémiologique (URCE)

Methodology and biostatistics
Project coordination
Study monitoring
Regulatory management
Grants and publications

Sciences and Engineering

Quantum Algolab (Quantum computing)

Quantum computing
Quantum simulation
Consulting service
Training and workshops

Quantum Fablab

Quantum infrastructures
Cryogenic equipment
Microwave measurements
Electric and thermal transport
Optical characterization

Plateforme de recherche d’analyse des matériaux (PRAM)

Thermal analysis
X-rays
Microscopy
Chemical analysis
Gaz absorption

LABS (Laboratoire de structures de l’UdeS) de génie civil et génie du bâtiment

Destructive testing
Vibration measurements
Hydraulic cylinders and presses
Civil engineering
Test engineering

Mechanics Platform (3iT Mecano)

Design
Prototyping
Assembly area
Metal printing
Experimentation infrastructures

Microtechnology Platform (3iT Micro)

Design
Assembly
Electronic circuits
Encapsulation
Prototyping

Nanofabrication Platform (3iT Nano)

Nanofabrication
Microelectronics
Semiconductors
Characterization
Experimentation infrastructures

Health Sciences

RNomics Platform (Analyse du transcriptome RNomique)

Sequencing
RNA/DNA isolation and quality control
Bioinformatic
Specialized PCR
Consultation and training

Bioanalyse

Bioanalytics
Pharmacology
Analysis procedure
Dosage
Consultation and training

Centre d’imagerie moléculaire de Sherbrooke (CIMS)

Radiochemistry
Clinical imaging
Image analysis
Preclinical imaging
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Histologie, organoïdes et biologie spatiale

Histological sections and staining
Organoid culture
Immunolabeling
Cyclic immunofluorescence
Image scanning

Microscopie photonique et cytométrie

Microscopy
Fluorescence
Sorting cytometer
Image scanning
Consultation and training

Protéomique par spectrométrie de masse

Quantitative proteomics
Bioinformatics support
Orbitrap Q-exactive
TimsTOF PRO

Purification de protéines

Customized purification
Enzyme inventory
SPR analysis
Procedure development
Consultation and training

Contact us and benefit from the expertise of the Université de Sherbrooke network of research platforms