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Daniel C. Côté serves as Full Professor in the Department of Physics, Physical Engineering and Optics at Laval University's Faculty of Science and Engineering. His research integrates laser physics, optical engineering, and neuroscience to develop cutting-edge imaging technologies for visualizing brain structure and function in health and disease, with particular focus on neurodegenerative conditions including multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's disease.
Professor Côté's research program centers on three interconnected objectives: developing novel optical contrast mechanisms for biological imaging, building specialized devices optimized for life science applications, and combining these technologies for innovative neuroscience research. His work leverages coherent Raman microscopy, polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography, and fiber-based endoscopy to achieve cellular-resolution imaging of live neural tissue, enabling real-time observation of myelin deterioration and neuronal activity in neurodegenerative models.
Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a pronounced shift toward clinical translation, with 70% of his work now focused on surgical applications including deep brain stimulation guidance, intraoperative tissue classification, and retinal biomarker development for neurological disorders. His team consistently pioneers multimodal imaging approaches that combine spectroscopic, polarimetric, and structural analysis to solve complex diagnostic challenges in neurosurgery and neurology.
Professor Côté has received significant recognition for his interdisciplinary contributions:
- Summa awards from Laval University's Faculty of Science and Engineering (2024)
- Brockhouse Canada Prize for Interdisciplinary Research in Science and Engineering (2018)
He actively mentors graduate students including Damon DePaoli (winner of Best Overall Poster Presentation at the Canadian Neuromodulation Society meeting). His research is supported by competitive grants such as the 2024 FRQNT team award with Caroline Ménard for developing intelligent monitoring systems for anorexia models, demonstrating his expanding research portfolio across neurological and psychiatric conditions.
Professor Côté directs the DCC Lab within the CERVO Brain Research Centre and Centre for Optics, Photonics and Lasers, fostering a collaborative environment where physicists, engineers, and neuroscientists jointly develop next-generation neuroimaging tools. The lab maintains strong partnerships with clinical researchers at Quebec's Institute of Neuroscience and Cognition, accelerating the translation of optical technologies from bench to bedside.
