Laval University (UL)
Université Laval (UL)
Canada
Time frame: 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026Profile
The Nature Index tracks primary research articles from 178 applied, health, natural and social sciences journals, across many different publishers, chosen by an independent group of researchers. The Nature Index provides absolute Count of primary research articles and fractional Share counts of author contribution to articles. The positions in the table below reflect Laval University (UL)'s position overall, domestically, within their sector, and in various subject areas based on their Share. Each position links to the corresponding table where Laval University (UL) is listed.
Position by research output Share
Position by research output Share in subject areas
Research
Laval University (UL) has the following research output in the current window (1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026) of the Nature Index. Click on Count to view a list of articles representing the corresponding Share value.
Overall research output
Research outputs by subject area
Leading research topics
In the Current Index (12-month rolling window), Laval University (UL) published the most articles in these research topics. Learn more about Nature Research Intelligence Topics.
| Topics | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Sciences | 35 | 10.11 |
| Cardiovascular Medicine and Haematology | 23 | 4.11 |
| Medical Biotechnology | 6 | 2.71 |
| Neurosciences | 10 | 2.67 |
| Bioinformatics and Computational Biology | 12 | 2.41 |
| Biochemistry and Cell Biology | 6 | 2.33 |
| Immunology | 7 | 1.78 |
| Oncology and Carcinogenesis | 17 | 1.73 |
Share output for the past 5 years
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Collaboration
Nature Index collaborations highlight fruitful collaborations that lead to high quality research around the world. A collaboration can be between any two institutions or locations co-authoring at least one article in the journals tracked by the Nature Index. The collaboration score between two institutions is the sum of each of their Shares on the papers to which both have contributed. The table and charts below highlight the leading collaborators with Laval University (UL).
Top 5 domestic collaborators with Laval University (UL) by Share
Collaborating institutions
Note: Hover over the bars to view details about each institution's Share.
| Collaborating Institution | Collaborators' Share | Collaboration Score |
|---|---|---|
| CHU de Québec, UL | 21.42 / 12.43 | 33.85 |
| McGill University | 13.23 / 13.30 | 26.53 |
| University of Montreal (UdeM) | 11.44 / 8.20 | 19.64 |
| Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) | 9.06 / 3.80 | 12.86 |
| University of Ottawa (uOttawa) | 8.04 / 4.45 | 12.49 |
Top 5 international collaborators with Laval University (UL) by Share
Collaborating institutions
Note: Hover over the bars to view details about each institution's Share.
| Collaborating Institution | Collaborators' Share | Total Share |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University | 1.94 / 4.52 | 6.46 |
| French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) | 3.28 / 1.62 | 4.90 |
| National Institute for Health and Medical Research (INSERM) | 2.82 / 0.47 | 3.29 |
| Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres | 1.73 / 0.70 | 2.43 |
| Grenoble Alpes University (UGA) | 1.25 / 0.13 | 1.37 |
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Relationships
Affiliated institutions
The following affiliated institutions are wholly owned, operated, administered or contains research facilities for Laval University (UL). All affiliations for an affiliated institution are credited to the institution to which it is affiliated. Each of the affiliated institutions listed below has its own research profile.
Affiliated joint institutions and consortia
Represents joint institutions and consortia for which the institution is designated as a partner institution. Each partner institution of a joint institution or consortium receives an equivalent Share for every affiliation in which the consortium is included.
- Amundsen Science
- Arthritis Research Quebec
- Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration (CIRRIS)
- Centre d'Optique, Photonique et Laser (COPL)
- Centre for Forest Research (CFR)
- Centre for Host-Parasite Interactions (CHPI)
- Centre for Northern Studies (CEN)
- Centre for Research in Astrophysics of Québec (CRAQ)
- Centre for the Study of Democratic Citizenship (CSDC)
- Centre in Green Chemistry and Catalysis (CGCC)
- GastronomiQc Lab
- Geotop Research Centre
- Institute for Data Valorisation (IVADO)
- International Joint Research Unit on Chemical and Biomolecular Microbiome and its Impact on Metabolic Health and Nutrition (UMI MicroMeNu)
- Interuniversity Research Group in Limnology (GRIL)
- MaPP (Magnetic Protostars and Planets)
- Mont Mégantic Observatory (OMM)
- Montreal Diabetes Research Center (MDRC)
- Network for Oral and Bone Health Research (RSBO)
- Ouranos
- Quebec Center for Functonal Materials (CQMF)
- Quebec Centre for Biodiversity Science (QCBS)
- Québec-Océan
- Research Center for High Performance Polymer and Composite Systems (CREPEC)
- Takuvik Joint International Laboratory
- The Quebec Network for Research on Protein Function, Engineering, and Applications (PROTEO)