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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.

Jan. 29, 2021

As part of today's announcement by the Institut national de santé publique du Québec, Génome Québec is proud to collaborate on the SARS-CoV-2 variant surveillance program for Québec, an initiative of more than $11M bringing together several partners. 

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Genomics Integration Program - Human Health

Jan. 15, 2021

REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS - In order to increase the value of genomic discoveries, Génome Québec is offering grants ranging between $50,000 and $200,000 to fund collaborations between academic researchers and partners capable of implementing/commercializing the results of their research. The funds are to be used to establish a proof of concept required to obtain subsequent funding. Projects must be related to Human Health and include at least one aspect derived from “omic” technologies (genomic, epigenomic, metabolomic, metagenomic, nutrigenomic, pharmacogenomic, proteomic, transcriptomic, etc.).


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