Barbara Decelle

• Expert in the AI and Health ecosystem in Quebec
• Developed strategic collaborations with national and federal organizations, including Génome Québec, MEDTEQ+, CIFAR, and the Canadian Space Agency, resulting in the signing of 3 major partnerships, mobilizing 4.0 million dollars in funding, and enhancing IVADO’s visibility in the health sector.
• Managed health accounts, overseeing a portfolio of over 15 companies, including Baüne, AIFred Health, and Broadcom.
• Coordinated 15 successful funding applications, securing 3.5 million dollars for AI research projects and supporting collaboration between 21 researchers and 12 organizations.
• Provided leadership and support for key initiatives in the Canadian AI ecosystem, including the Synthetic Data Symposium in collaboration with CIFAR and Mila, which brought together over 250 experts. These initiatives helped to strengthen IVADO’s position as a leader in AI in Canada and develop key collaborations in the health sector.
• Managed two strategic IVADO funding programs totaling 2.4 million dollars, supporting 2 research projects and mobilizing over 15 researchers contributing to new AI innovations.
• Developed AI training programs that enhanced the AI skills of over 210 students and professionals, promoting responsible and ethical practices.
• Represented IVADO in international delegations, panels, and seminars.

Study of cellular morphogenesis and identification of signaling pathways involved in cell division and migration.

• Conducted research activities in molecule discovery.
• Collected and managed large databases by applying FAIR principles and created a website to share research results between two laboratories.
• Presented scientific findings and published 7 papers.