Saturday, November 29, 2025
8 AM to 2:30 PM
LOCATION: To be held at The Westin Montréal:
270 Rue Saint-Antoine O, Montréal QC H2Y 0A3
REGISTER
We are delighted to welcome you to the registration site for Québec Hemodialysis Day (JQH) 2025. As you explore the site, you will find that the scientific committee has crafted a rich and diverse program highlighting current issues in hemodialysis, all in a warm, dynamic, and interactive environment.
The day begins at 8:00 AM with a literature review conference by Dr. George Ouellet summarizing the most significant studies of 2025. At 9:00 AM, the opening remarks and an update on the renal network will be presented by Dr. Michel Vallée, followed by a talk by Dr. Annie-Claire Nadeau-Fredette on transitions to home hemodialysis, addressing quality of life issues and individualized care models.
At 10:00 AM, Dr. Gabrielle Lafrenière will speak on cognitive disorder screening in dialysis patients—a topic of growing importance in daily clinical practice. The Pierre-Nantel Lecture will be delivered by Professor Björn Meijers, offering insights into personalized anticoagulation in hemodialysis—from historical foundations to recent advancements.
After lunch, Dr. Éric Therasse will cover vascular access management with a focus on new imaging modalities to optimize care.
In the afternoon, Dr. Rita Suri will present the KDIGO 2025 guidelines on anemia in hemodialysis, highlighting innovations and controversial topics.
We sincerely hope you’ll join us on November 29, 2025, and encourage you to register early to secure your place!

Chair, Scientific Committee – JQH 2025