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Genomics plays a vital role in driving Québec's economic future. That is why Génome Québec aims at advancing knowledge in genomics by funding major research projects. In this section, you will discover all the latest achievements in the field of genomics.
New cause of child blindness identified
July 30, 2012
One of the mysteries of blindness has been solved. A team of international scientists in collaboration with the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI MUHC) identified a new gene responsible for Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA), a devastating genetic form of blindness in newborns.
Major investments to protect Canadians from Listeriosis
July 26, 2012
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Genome Canada and Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions are partnering in a $600,000 project that will help protect consumers from Listeriosis, a serious foodborne illness.
The project aims to map the genome of Listeria bacteria so that more rapid tests can be developed. Current test methods take at least five days. Genomic techniques could improve accuracy and cut testing time significantly, allowing the CFIA and industry to more effectively identify unsafe foods.
Banana's Genes Unpeeled
July 13, 2012
The sequence now available allows access to all the genes of this plant - over 36,000 - and their position along the eleven chromosomes. This knowledge will greatly facilitate the identification of genes responsible for traits such as disease resistance and fruit quality.
Call for Poster Abstracts: Notice to all genomics research trainees
July 6, 2012
This conference celebrates twelve years of achievements in genomics research in Canada due to the efforts of Genome Canada and the regional Genome Centres, and commemorates the ten-year anniversary of the Gairdner Foundation’s “Year of the Genome”, where eight prominent genome scientists received the International Award for their exceptional contributions to genomics research.
CQDM Québec-Ontario 2012 / Call for proposals
June 21, 2012
CQDM is pleased to announce the launch of a new funding program for joint projects between Quebec and Ontario.
New Genome Canada Competition in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
June 21, 2012
Click here for more details about this competition.
FP7 - 2012 Calls for Proposals - With Targeted Opportunities for Canadians
June 19, 2012
Canadians are eligible to participate in European FP7 projects. In fact, some calls for proposals specifically welcome applications from research teams that include Canadians.
Alain Moreau - Publication in European Spine Journal
June 19, 2012
Congratulations to Alain Moreau for his article in the Eurpopean Spine Journal stemming from his project in the Génome Québec Health Competition: The genetic epidemiology of idiopathic scoliosis.
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McGill University and Génome Québec Symposium
June 12, 2012
June 22 - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Leacock 232, 855 Sherbrooke West
Launch of new Website: Everything you always wanted to know about genomics!
June 11, 2012
A showcase for Québec's life sciences researchers
Marc LePage, President and CEO of Génome Québec, is pleased to announce the official launch of a new Website that offers the general public information about genomics and the work done by Québec genomics researchers.