What is genomics?
Without knowing it, you probably already know a little about genomics. For example, you have probably heard about DNA and genes in the media. You are probably aware that you have inherited many of the traits of your ancestors. These traits are dictated by our genes and organized in our cells in the form of chromosomes. Genomics is all about that and much more!
code Béluga: A community science project on the biodiversity of the St. Lawrence River! This project uses eDNA to better understand the Beluga whale and its ecosystem.
Have you ever visited a genomics laboratory?
For the first time in Canada, Génome Québec is opening the doors of its Centre d’expertise et de services.
21.04.2026
Génome Québec and CIHR Institute of Genetics invest nearly $200,000 in research on the delivery of genetics and genomics results in health care settings
Génome Québec is a proud partner of the Knowledge Synthesis Grant competition of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) focused on “Allied Health and(…)
22.04.2026
$25M to accelerate cancer clinical trials: a new funding opportunity to seize
A new national program backed by a $25 million investment is opening concrete opportunities to advance investigator-initiated cancer clinical trials across Canada. This initiative represents(…)
23.03.2026
$8.4 million for genomics solutions in Québec
Montréal, March 23, 2026 — Génome Québec is especially proud of the performance of Québec research teams in Genome Canada’s pan-Canadian competition, Genomics Applications Partnership(…)
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This platform is designed for people who are curious about nature, from 7 to 117 years old! It presents the basic concepts of genetics, as well as introducing the more advanced notions of genomics.