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Génome Québec and the Fonds de recherche – Nature et technologies announce a $2.6 M partnership to support innovation as part of the economic recovery initiative Posted on Thursday October 21, 2021

Génome Québec and the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Nature et technologies (FRQNT) have joined forces for the first edition of the Geonomics integration program – agriculture and biofood, forestry an (...)

Génome Québec announces the appointment of its new Vice President, Technology Centres Posted on Wednesday October 13, 2021

Daniel Coderre, President and CEO of Génome Québec, is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Blondin, PhD, to the position of Vice President, Technology Centres. Mr. Blondin has all the neces (...)

Three exceptional women join the Génome Québec Board of Directors Posted on Tuesday September 21, 2021

Génome Québec is extremely proud to welcome Dr. Caroline Quach, Ms. Marie-Paule Jeansonne and Ms. Geneviève Guertin to its Board of Directors. “I am delighted and proud of these appointments, especia (...)

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Génome Québec

Génome Québec’s mission is to catalyze the development and excellence of genomics research and promote its integration and democratization. It is a pillar of the Québec bioeconomy and contributes to Québec’s influence and its social and sustainable development.

Génome Québec is helping to accelerate the discovery of new applications for genomics in strategic areas such as health, agrifood, forestry and the environment.

What is genomics?

You may not realize it, but you probably already know a little about genomics. Perhaps you’ve heard of DNA and genes in the media. Maybe you’re aware that you have inherited many of your traits from your ancestors. These traits are determined by our genes, which are organized within our cells into chromosomes. That’s what genomics is all about…and more!