# Braver finalist at the 2025 PLS Awards — interdisciplinarity at the heart of our DNA Canonical source: [https://www.braver.net/en/blog/braver-finalist-at-the-2025-pls-awards-interdisciplinarity-at-the-heart-of-our-dna/]() The Braver journal We are incredibly proud to share that Braver was selected as a finalist for the 2025 Première Ligne en Santé (PLS) Awards, in the Interdisciplinarity category. ![Marie-Lou Gagnon]() Marie-Lou Gagnon May 26, 2025 ![Braver finalist at the 2025 PLS Awards — interdisciplinarity at the heart of our DNA]() This award highlights initiatives that place interprofessional collaboration at the heart of care — a recognition that deeply aligns with our mission and technology. --- ### A flagship event for healthcare innovators Held on **June 5–6 in Montreal**, the PLS event brought together healthcare leaders for two days of conferences, panels, workshops, and award ceremonies — all centered around sharing, collaborating, and transforming the healthcare system. For Braver, attending — and being named a finalist — was a powerful validation of our **human-centered, team-first** approach. --- ### The PLS Awards: a platform for impactful innovation Among the many initiatives presented, the PLS Awards showcased innovative projects in four categories: - Artificial Intelligence / Applications - Social Innovation - Interdisciplinarity - Preventive Health We were proud to be nominated in the **Interdisciplinarity** category, alongside other inspiring teams working to improve collaboration in care. While we didn’t take home the award, we gained **visibility, momentum, and community support** — and that’s a win in itself. --- ### Interdisciplinarity: our foundation, not a trend At Braver, we believe that great care starts with great communication between professionals. From day one, we’ve built tools that help care teams share key information quickly — and treat better, together. This vision drives our platform’s development: - Enabling smooth communication between doctors, physiotherapists, kinesiologists, nurses, and caregivers - Reducing redundant admin tasks - Keeping everyone informed, in real time This isn’t a feature. It’s the **core** of our solution. ### A real-life example: sports medicine Take a example case we know well in sports medicine: > “Alex, a university soccer player, sprained his ankle. With Braver, I was able to discuss with his physio, share his X-ray results, and send my recommendations to the athletic therapist — all in one place. > > > > Before, I’d spend an hour every evening calling each person. Now I finish the consult, open Braver, and send one structured message to the whole team. > > > > We save time — but most importantly, **we care better**.” This kind of smooth collaboration isn’t limited to sports. It applies in **geriatrics, home care, mental health, pediatrics** — anywhere teams rally around a patient. ## **A heartfelt thank you** Our sincere thanks to the **PLS Awards team**, [@PrixPLS](), for creating such an important platform to spotlight innovation in care. Congratulations to all the **finalists and winners** — your projects push us to go further. --- ## What we’re taking away from the congress **Mathieu, our VP of Technology**, joined a powerful panel on the role of compassionate technologies: **“The Harfang Program in Action: Strengthening Caring Communities Through Health Technologies”** Earlier that day, **our CEO Marie-Lou** took part in a podcast recording as part of the **Leaders’ Agora** at PLS 2025. With clarity and warmth, she shared Braver’s vision: **a more human, collaborative, and future-ready healthcare system.** 💛 > “It was a meaningful conversation where I shared what inspired us to start Braver, how we can build a more collaborative system, and the vision I carry for tomorrow’s healthcare.”