On July 18, adolescents and young adults at the Lac Écho Portage addiction rehabilitation program got a special visit from Eric Lécuyer, Head of the RNA Biology Research Unit at the Clinical Research Institute of Montreal (IRCM).
Mr. Lécuyer led the group in a scientific exploration activity, offering them a chance to dive into the fascinating world of microorganisms that surround us.
The day kicked off with a theoretical presentation covering various scientific concepts, where participants could take notes and sketch their observations in a souvenir booklet provided for the occasion. Then, they collected samples from the Portage grounds and used microscopes to observe these organisms’ intriguing diversity and behaviours.
A much-appreciated pizza lunch break added to the day’s enjoyment, after which the participants eagerly continued their discoveries in the afternoon. This enriching experience left a lasting impression on them and will be fondly remembered.
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Mr. Lécuyer and his two assistants—Maroua Ait El Baz, bioinformatics student at Université de Montréal (UdeM) and Elissya Lécuyer, senior editor at Ubiweb—for organizing such an engaging and interesting initiative.
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