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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.
Génome Québec 2012-2013 Annual Report
June 27, 2013
We invite you to read our 2012-2013 Annual Report summarizing our activities.
Good reading!
Sweden: First Conifer Genome Sequencing Summit
June 26, 2013
The first Conifer Genome Sequencing Summit took place in Sweden from June 14 to 18, 2013. The event, which was held in Björkliden, Lapland located above the Arctic Circle, brought together some sixty researchers from almost a dozen countries. This Summit followed the sequencing of the white spruce and Norwegian spruce genomes, the results of which were recently published in Nature, among others.
Genome Canada Webinar on the Genomic Application Partnership Program (GAPP)
June 26, 2013
Genome Canada will be hosting a webinar to present the highlights of and answer questions regarding its recently launched program, the Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP).
New genomics research project to eliminate Listeria from food supply
June 26, 2013
Genome Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), and Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions have partnered to support a $1.4 million project that will help protect consumers from Listeriosis, a serious foodborne illness caused by Listeria bacteria.
GÉNOME QUÉBEC WELCOMES THREE NEW BOARD MEMBERS
June 19, 2013
Chairman of the Board Martin Godbout is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to the Génome Québec board of directors, following the organization’s annual general meeting held yesterday in Montréal.
Génome Québec, proud partner of the Grand défi Pierre Lavoie
June 4, 2013
Génome Québec is proud to announce its scientific partnership of the Grand défi Pierre Lavoie.
To kick off its first year of involvement in the GDPL, Génome Québec has recruited a team of six cyclists to take part in La Boucle, a 135-km cycling tour from Québec City to Lévis on Saturday, June 15, 2013.
Creation of a new program to accelerate genomics discovery to market
June 3, 2013
The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), announced the launch of a new Genome Canada program designed to move genomics-based solutions from laboratories to the marketplace. The Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) is also intended to stimulate investment from private and public partners to fund projects that address real world challenges and opportunities in the field of genomics.