Infectious Disease Research Center

Rabeea F. Omar and Dr. Michel G. Bergeron receive a Tribute to Inventor Researchers of Université Laval Award

23 April 2014

April 23, 2014 – Rabeea F. Omar and Dr. Michel G. Bergeron received a Tribute to Inventor Researchers of Université Laval Award for their novel gel formulation for intravaginal delivery of antimicrobial drug for the treatment of vaginal infections. The Tribute to Inventor Researchers of Université Laval recognizes the excellence and creativity of inventor researchers who have filed a new patent application in the previous year. Through this tribute, Université Laval wishes to highlight the contribution of these  inventor researchers to the community and to society in general. This event is organized by the Vice-Rectorate for Research and Creation. The 2014 winners were honored during the tribute ceremony held on April 23. For more information, see the article published in Le Fil or visit  the Awards web page.