LUM1ÈRE: Quebec’s first living lab dedicated to leveraging frontline health data
In primary care, the data exists, but it remains hidden. The LUM1ÈRE living lab is changing that.
November 13, 2026
Quebec is taking a major step forward with the launch of LUM1ÈRE, the very first living lab dedicated to leveraging primary care health data. Under the scientific direction of Dr. Antoine Groulx, a family physician and researcher, this project will be led by a VITAM research team and funded by Unité de soutien SSA Québec for a period of two years.
This living laboratory (..) sheds light on the practices of frontline teams, so they can see where they excel, where they can grow, and so they’ll be motivated to move forward. Never to judge. Never to monitor. For the sake of professionalism. And, ultimately, for the patients.
Dr. Antoine Groulx, Scientific Director of LUM1ÈRE
A First-of-Its-Kind Project to Illuminate the Front Lines
Promoting Best Practices: Providing clear insights into what works and areas for improvement.
Supporting continuous improvement: Equipping clinical settings without judgment or oversight, but in a spirit of professionalism and commitment to patients and the public.
Multisectoral collaboration: Bringing together clinical settings, electronic health record providers, research networks, patient partners, and frontline organizations without replacing existing initiatives.
An inclusive and innovative approach
Co-development of indicators: Teams choose their own indicators, ensuring relevance and ownership.
Data Protection and Ethics: All activities adhere to a transparent framework for the protection of health information.
Support: Selected pilot clinics across Quebec will receive personalized support.
