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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.
DNA Express Newsletter: Don't forget to subscribe to stay abreast of news and events
June 29, 2017
The Génome Québec Communications team is pleased to launch its new DNA Express newsletter today! Subscribe to learn more about Génome Québec's activities and current events.
Inflammatory bowel disease: scientists zoom in on genetic culprits
June 29, 2017
Montreal scientists and their international colleagues have closed in on specific genes responsible for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) from a list of over 600 genes that were suspects for the disease. Professor John D. Rioux and his team at the Montreal Heart Institute and Université de Montréal, along with their colleagues with the International IBD Genetics Consortium, which brings together over 100 geneticists, gastroenterologists, and other researchers, combined efforts to produce a high resolution map to investigate which genetic variants have a causal role in the disease.
Our new Annual Report is available online!
June 21, 2017
We invite you to read our 2016-2017 Annual Report summarizing our activities.
Pleasant reading!
Genomics in the spotlight at the BIO International Convention in San Diego
June 20, 2017
Daniel Coderre, President and CEO of Génome Québec, was present today at the BIO International Convention in San Diego for the Québec Pavilion opening. He took the opportunity to thank Health Minister, Dr. Gaétan Barrette, who reiterated its support in Génome Québec by highlighting the $40M granted to the organization in the last Québec budget.