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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.
Family activities on biodiversity a resounding success
Dec. 13, 2022
The entertainment zones organized by Génome Québec under the theme “Biodiversity: Wherever there is life, there is DNA” were a great success. More than 300 people, most of them with their families, participated in the activities, which were offered free of charge last Saturday at the Grand Quai du Port de Montréal as part of the COP15 Public Action Zone.
“It was such a joy to see the little ones’ eyes light up as they engaged in the activities led by our biodiversity enthusiasts,” said Marie-Kym Brisson, Acting President and CEO of Génome Québec. “For the average person, genomics—the study of the information encoded in the DNA of living organisms—is a rather abstract science. Génome Québec has developed a variety of workshops where children and adults alike can touch, look at, and experience the world of the infinitely small.”
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COP15 - Génome Québec Family Zone
Dec. 6, 2022
Génome Québec is proud to present the Family Zone under the theme Biodiversity: Wherever there is life, there is DNA as part of the COP15 Public Action Zone. On Saturday, December 10, starting at 9:00 a.m., young people aged 7 to 12 are invited, with their families, to explore the different educational zones and learn more about DNA and its contribution to the environment. This free activity will take place at the Grand Quai du Port de Montréal. To learn more, consult the day's program.
Josette-Renée Landry appointed President and CEO of Génome Québec
Nov. 9, 2022
Montréal, November 9, 2022 – Today, the Génome Québec Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Josette-Renée Landry, PhD, as President and CEO of Génome Québec. She will officially take up the position on January 23, 2023. Josette-Renée is known for her inclusive leadership, scientific acumen, entrepreneurial vision, and communication skills. She will bring more than 20 years of experience in research and innovation, specifically in genomics, precision medicine, and digital intelligence, which are some of Québec’s key sectors.
Over $4 million for genomics solutions in health
Oct. 18, 2022
Montréal, October 18, 2022 – Génome Québec is happy to announce today the eleven research teams, from four Québec universities, that have received major funding in genomics. The total investment, including that of public and private partners, amounts to more than $4 million as part of the first round of the Genomics integration program – Human health.
A well-deserved retirement for Daniel Coderre, President and CEO of Génome Québec
Oct. 14, 2022
On behalf of all Génome Québec Board Members and employees, Anie Perrault, Chair of the Board, would like to mark the retirement of Daniel Coderre, who has served as president and CEO since September 2016. During his tenure, Daniel helped to make Génome Québec a respected organization that is recognized for its scientific excellence, its rigorous governance and its vision for the strategic development and positioning of genomics in Québec.
June 21, 2022
The Zone Agtech and Génome Québec announce a partnership to accelerate the development of Québec genomic solutions for the agri-food sector.
Very well positioned internationally, Québec combines key expertise in artificial intelligence (thanks to its recognized international pole), in genomics (notably thanks to the Centre d’expertise et de services Génome Québec), and in agtech (thanks to its innovation zone, the Zone Agtech, which brings together more than 250 member companies and partners). With these three areas of expertise now combined, Québec has everything it needs to propel the development of world-class genomic solutions for the agri-food sector and, at the same time, to consolidate Québec's position on the international stage.
Over $2.5 million for genomics solutions in agriculture and biofood, forestry and environment
June 9, 2022
Montréal, June 9, 2022 – Génome Québec, in partnership with the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Nature et technologies (FRQNT), is proud to announce today the nine research teams, from four Québec universities, that have received major funding in genomics. The total investment, including that of public and private partners, amounts to more than $2.5 million as part of the first round of the Genomics integration program – Agriculture and biofood, forestry and environment.
According to Stéphanie Lord-Fontaine, Vice President, Scientific Affairs at Génome Québec, “This program brings together the major players in the different sectors to promote the application and commercialization of genomics technology. Many of the funded projects will develop innovations to improve the productivity and sustainability of Québec’s biofood sector, in collaboration with start-ups and SMEs in our ecosystem. This speaks to genomics’ maturity and potential to provide real-world solutions for the government and private companies.”
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Stratégie québécoise de recherche et d'investissement en innovation 2022-2027 - A more than promising future for the development of genomics
May 19, 2022
Stratégie québécoise de recherche et d'investissement en innovation 2022-2027 - A more than promising future for the development of genomics
Montréal, May 19, 2022 - Génome Québec welcomes with enthusiasm and confidence the new Stratégie québécoise de recherche et d'investissement en innovation (SQRI2) 2022-2027, launched this morning by the ministre de l'Économie et de l'Innovation, Mr. Pierre Fitzgibbon. With a planned investment of $7.5 billion over five years, the SQRI2 proposes five areas of intervention and 12 key actions, which aim to rely on innovation to increase the prosperity of all Quebecers.
"Over the past 20 years, more than $1 billion has been invested to support innovation in genomics, including $400 million from the Québec government, which took risks in the early 2000s and has continued to support the development of this innovative technology ever since. Thanks to the assets built up over time, genomics offers immense potential to help Québec create more economic and social wealth. The new SQRI2 2022-2027 and its $7.5 billion envelope will certainly allow us to pursue this growth and make this disruptive technology a concrete part of Québec's socio-economic development," said Daniel Coderre, President and CEO of Génome Québec.
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Launch of the Genome Canada Climate Action Genomics Initiative - Climate -Smart Agriculture and Food Systems
May 16, 2022
New $30M genomics initiative to reduce carbon footprint and support economic growth of Canadian agriculture and food systems
Genome Canada’s challenge-driven genomics initiative will support climate change mitigation and adaptation through strategic investment in climate-smart agriculture and food systems.
Launch of Genovalia, the first non-human genomic data exploitation centre in Québec
Apr. 12, 2022
Génome Québec and Université Laval are proud to announce the launch of Genovalia, the very first centre dedicated to the production, processing and exploitation of non-human genomic data in Québec. This initiative will create value by building on the synergy between artificial intelligence and genomic data in sectors such as agrifood, forestry and environmental sciences.