Geneviève Tanguay

Dr. Geneviève Tanguay is a recognized leader in the Canadian scientific community, backed by more than 45 years of experience in research, innovation, and strategic management. Passionate about science and its promotion, she has dedicated her career to building bridges between academic, governmental, and industrial sectors.

Holding a Ph.D. in Parasitology from McGill University, she has held several senior positions, including Vice-Chief Science Advisor of Canada, Vice-President, Research-Emerging Technologies at the National Research Council (NRC), and Vice-Rector, Research, Innovation and Creation at the Université de Montréal. She also led the first 2 Quebec Research and Innovation Strategies as Assistant Deputy Minister in the Government of Quebec.

A 2023 recipient of the APEX (Association of Professional Executives of the Public Service of Canada) Leadership Award of Excellence, Dr. Tanguay is recognized for her transformational leadership and commitment to diversity in science. Notably, while at the federal government, she founded the annual Celebrating the Success of Women in STEM Symposium in 2018.

In 2026, she received the Bernard Landry Award from the Association pour le développement de la recherche et de l’innovation au Québec (ADRIQ), which honors a high-profile individual who has directly contributed to the development, growth, achievements, and performance of a Quebec private or public enterprise or institution.

An active member of numerous boards of directors, she currently chairs the steering committee of One Health Against Pathogen , while serving on the board of ÉTS, the Scientific Commission of INRS and SNOLAB. On a part-time basis, she serves as a special advisor to the senior management of the NRC.