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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.
CARTaGENE hosts its first Symposium
Nov. 21, 2014
In Montréal April 16 and 17, 2015, CARTaGENE will host its first Symposium.
On the theme Cohorts, Big Data and Personalized Medicine: Challenges and solutions, the Symposium will showcase the resources and utilization of international, national and regional cohorts. The challenges of analyzing complex, heterogenous quantitative data will be presented and participants will be invited to take part in moderated discussions.
Congratulations to Dr. Thomas J. Hudson, Recipient of the Order of Canada
Nov. 21, 2014
Génome Québec congratulates Dr. Thomas J. Hudson who was named Officer of the Order of Canada. Dr Hudson is President and Scientific Director of the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research and a member of the Board of Directors at Génome Québec.
The Investiture Ceremony took place today in Ottawa, in the presence of the Governor General of Canada. The Order of Canada was created to recognize outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation.
Pr. Bartha Maria Knoppers of McGill University named Great Montrealer
Nov. 20, 2014
Génome Québec congratulates Mrs. Bartha Maria Knoppers, named 2014 Great Montrealer. She is the first woman lawyer to be honoured in the scientific category.
A lawyer specialized in the ethical aspects of genetics, genomics and medicine, Ms. Knoppers is a professor in the Department of Human Genetics in the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University and Director of the Centre for Genomics and Policy administratively attached to the McGill University and Génome Québec Innovation Centre.
Genomics working in support of developing countries
Nov. 14, 2014
Montréal, November 14, 2014 – Génome Québec commends the dedication of the federal government, which today launched a call for proposals for projects aiming to reduce infant mortality and improve the health of mothers and children in developing countries.
According to Marc LePage, President and CEO of Génome Québec, this Canadian strategy is, for Canada and Québec, a golden opportunity to leverage the solid expertise acquired in applied genomics research in human health since the inception of Genome Canada.
Catalina López Correa conference - Genomics and Natural Resources
Nov. 10, 2014
Don't miss Catalina López Correa, Vice President, Scientific Affairs at Génome Québec, talk about genomics for sustainable solutions to natural resources issues.
Discover our new video on sustainable development
Nov. 4, 2014
We invite you to view this new video produced by Génome Québec on researchears' work in the sustainable development sector. Discover genomics role in soil decontamination, agrifood and forestry.
Pr. Paul Lasko fro McGill University awarded the Prix du Québec Armand-Frappier
Nov. 4, 2014
Génome Québec would like to congratulate Professor Paul Lasko, who received the Prix du Québec Armand-Frappier 2014 for his work on promoting and strengthening scientific research.
A Québec researcher working with a team from British Columbia to protect Canadian forests against pests
Oct. 17, 2014
Génome Québec is proud to recognize the participation of researcher Roger C. Levesque from the Institute for Integrative Systems Biology of Université Laval, as co-project leader of Richard Hamelin's project (University of British Columbia), with Cameron Duff from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. This project, issued from the Genome Canada’s GAAP competition, aims at early detection of pests in Canadian forests by next generation biosurveillance.
Genomics working for the economy and the environment
Oct. 15, 2014
Two new Québec projects in genomic research selected under the Genomics Application Partnership Program (GAPP), a Canadian competition organized by Genome Canada. GAPP was created to encourage partnerships between university researchers and industry users.
"What is most encouraging and promising is the way this program aligns university research with industry needs, generating momentum toward innovation.”, stated Marc LePage.
Discovery of a novel heart and gut disease: The genetic mutation involved would date back to 12th century Vikings
Oct. 7, 2014
Génome Québec is proud to recognize the discovery by the team of Dr. Gregor Andelfinger, cardiologist pediatrician and researcher of CHU Sainte-Justine of Université de Montréal. The team, composed of researchers of Université de Montréal, of CHU de Québec, Université Laval and Hubrecht Institute, has discovered a rare disease affecting both heart rate and intestinal movements.