Research Support and Framework Unit (USER)

The Research Support and Framework Unit (RSFU), a service unit in the Academic Affairs, Teaching and Research Directorate (DAUER), supports the Research Ethics Board and the mandated person, as well as the research centres, researchers and directorates, in launching and participating in research activities. The ’RSFU’s role is the preparation, deployment and oversight of the application of the institution’s regulatory framework in research, all in compliance with the reference frameworks and contributes all the administrative support necessary for the foregoing actors in the performance of their mandate. 

*In French only 

1. FAQ on Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs)*
   Frequently asked questions about PIAs from research teams (procedures, timeframes, policies, etc.).
2. PIA Form Writing Guide* 
   Writing tool for the PIA form that researchers must complete, as and when required by the project. It provides specific examples and suggested answers based on various situations. 
3. Presentation Aimed at the Researchers (in English only)
   In October 2024 and November 2024, two presentations on PIAs in research were given (at the Douglas Research Centre and St. Mary’s Research Centre, respectively). In addition to the attached presentation document, the D3SM team recorded the Douglas Research Centre’s presentation, which can be watched by clicking on this link (in English only):  From Law to Practice: PIAs (EFVPs) in Research at the CIUSSS de l'Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal. 
4. MSSS Tool: Placemats for the Researchers (decision tree)* 
   The Ministère de la santé et des services sociaux (MSSS) has made placemats specifically for the researchers. It features a decision tree on PIAs in research, among other things. 
5. MSSS Tool: Comparative Table Law 5 and Law 25* 
   The MSSS has also created a table to compare Law 5 and Law 25 with regards to PIAs in research. 
6. Catalis Tool: Report – HSSI Consultation – Law 5* 
   In the spring of 2024, Catalis published a report after having consulted with various health and social services institutions (HSSI), including ours (CIUSSS-ODIM), in an effort to gauge the impact of Law 5 and Law 25 on research communities within HSSIs. 

Do you wish to submit a research project? Consult the section Conducting a research project in the Institution. 

General research requests

We invite you to use the generic e-mail address below rather than individual e-mails for your initial questions or requests.

recherche.comtl@ssss.gouv.qc.ca

Contact the RSFU team

Mathieu Brodeur
Assistant to the Director of Academic Affairs, Teaching and Research – Manager responsible for the RSFU
mathieu.brodeur@douglas.mcgill.ca

Rebecca MacDonald
Ethics Advisor and Coordinator of the Mental Health and Neuroscience Subcommittee
rebecca.macdonald.chsm@ssss.gouv.qc.ca 

Leslie Yu
Administrative Officer in Support of the Research Ethics Board
leslie.yu@douglas.mcgill.ca

Noémie Montminy
Coordinator of Researchers’ Research Privileges, Training and Qualifications 
noemie.montminy-sanschagrin.comtl@ssss.gouv.qc.ca 

Geneviève Morin
Coordinator of Research Data Management
genevieve.morin@douglas.mcgill.ca

Frantz Thélémaque
RSFU Administrative Technician
frantz.thelemaque.comtl@ssss.gouv.qc.ca

Jaclyn Chabot, M.Sc.
Coordinator of the Biomedical Subcommittee
jaclyn.chabot.comtl@ssss.gouv.qc.ca  

Imane Mouzoune, M.Sc. 
Suitability and Authorization Coordinator 
imane.mouzoune.comtl@ssss.gouv.qc.ca

Louise Ringuette, Ph.D. (c) 
Privacy Impact Assessment Manager 
louise.ringuette.comtl@ssss.gouv.qc.ca