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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.
Take a look at Mission ADN-eau video

Feb. 24, 2020
Mission ADN-eau (Mission eDNA) is a citizen based science project that aims to explore the biodiversity of Quebec water bodies using environmental DNA.
Breeding Better Oysters with genomics

Feb. 20, 2020
A $3.8 million project puts a New Brunswick company at the forefront of oyster breeding technology in Atlantic Canada.
Canadian 2019 Novel Coronavirus Rapid Research Funding Opportunity

Feb. 17, 2020
We are pleased to inform you that Genome Canada has partnered with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) on an ongoing funding call entitled the Canadian 2019 Novel Coronavirus Rapid Research Funding Opportunity.
Strategic sessions final reports - 2020 Large-Scale Applied Research Project Competition: Genomic Solutions for Natural Resources and the Environment

Jan. 31, 2020
Within the new Genome Canada 2020 Large-Scale Applied Research Project Competition: Genomic Solutions for Natural Resources and the Environment launched in January, the Canadian Genome Centres have organized strategic sessions via webinar.
Detailed genetic study provides most comprehensive map to date of breast cancer risk

Jan. 8, 2020
The results of a major study on the risk of developing breast cancer were published this week in Nature Genetics.