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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 pan-Canadian program to accelerate data sharing in biomedical research and patient care
Dec. 15, 2015
Genome Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), is pleased to announce the result of the funding competition Sharing Big Data for Health Care Innovation: Advancing the Objectives of the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health.
International Colloquium on the Global Impact of Genomics
Dec. 8, 2015
Don't miss the International Colloquium on the Global Impact of Genomics in the food security, agriculture and human health sectors which will take place as of 9:30 a.m. on December 16, 2015 at the Courtyard Marriott Montréal Centre-ville - Jean-Béliveau Room.
Don't miss the 10th Personalized Medicine World Conference
Dec. 8, 2015
The 10th Personalized Medicine World Conference (PMWC 2016), held January 24-27 in Silicon Valley, will gather close to 1200 multidisciplinary attendees and key stakeholders from the business, government, healthcare delivery, research and technology arenas to examine the advances and challenges of personalized medicine through a practical lens.
PMWC 2016 will focus on these developments in a collegial setting that fosters scientific exchange, networking, and partnering. The broad array of topics covered span research and commercial applications and include NGS and its clinical utilization, prenatal diagnostics, data privacy and security, regulatory updates, and commercial opportunities. PMWC 2016 offers an environment that allows the dissemination and exchange of these relevant contents for researchers, clinicians, providers, and government and biotech representatives.
To learn more or to register, click here.
Announcement – Vice Presidency, Scientific Affairs, Génome Québec
Nov. 18, 2015
Génome Québec issued a statement this morning about the vice presidency of Scientific Affairs of the organization. We invite you to read the news.
2015 Competition: Bioinformatics and computational biology
Oct. 28, 2015
Genome Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), is pleased to launch the 2015 Competition: Bioinformatics and computational biology. This funding opportunity is aimed at supporting projects that address any aspect of bioinformatics and computational biology as it relates to genomics.
CHMS Biobank: Call for proposals
Oct. 22, 2015
From November 1 to December 31, 2015, Statistics Canada is inviting researchers to apply for access to blood, urine and DNA samples from the CHMS Biobank for use in health studies.
Better donor-recipient match with genomics
Oct. 1, 2015
International Consortium including the McGill University and Génome Québec Innovation Centre to find better donor-recipient match thanks to genomics.
It is all about finding the right person. More than 20,000 organ transplants have been performed in Canada over the last 10 years and routinely extend lives. But sometimes the recipient’s immune system recognizes the new organ as foreign and rejects it, which can lead to serious complications.
Royal Society of Canada 2015 - McGill University Scientists Honoured
Sept. 24, 2015
Génome Québec salutes McGill University recipients of the Royal Society of Canada for 2015.
Congratulations, in particular to: Pr. Bartha Maria Knoppers, Dr. Nada Jabado, Ms. Suzanne Fortier and Pr. Mathieu Blanchette!
Celebrating 15 years!
Sept. 24, 2015
On September 23, Génome Québec hosted a cocktail to celebrate its 15-year anniversary. The event, held in the presence of the Minister of Finance, Carlos J. Leitão and the Chief Scientist of Québec, Rémi Quirion, was an opportunity to recognize Québec' talent and expertise in genomic research.
15 years of Genomics in Québec - from Research to Economic Development
Sept. 23, 2015
To mark its 15-year history and to recognize the work of genomics researchers, Génome Québec has developed a microsite. This site includes a range of information to better understand the outcomes and impacts of genomics in our lives.