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July 30, 2024 – Two new pan-Canadian initiatives are officially launched to maximize and amplify the impacts of the nine research projects selected as part of the Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems initiative: The mission of the Climate-Smart Data Collaboration Center will be to collect genomic data generated by research projects, and to develop the…

Génome Québec, in partnership with the Fonds de recherche du Québec – secteur nature et technologies (FRQ), is particularly proud to launch today the fourth cycle of the Genomics Integration Program – Agriculture and Bio-food, Forestry and Environment. The total investment for this cycle is $1.5 million from Génome Québec, plus $300,000 from FRQ. This program aims to promote innovation in areas such as biodiversity, ecosystem environmental health, animal health, soil health, pathogen detection in wastewater and genomic data management.

Montréal, 12 juin 2024 – C’est avec un immense enthousiasme que Génome Québec etFibrose kystique Canada annoncent le lancement du concours Cibler les mutations rares, orphelines de CFTR afin de soutenir la recherche sur les mutations rares pour lesquelles aucun traitement n’est disponible, dans le but à long terme de développer de nouvelles thérapies. Les deux…

Montréal, June 11, 2024 – Génome Québec and the Fonds de recherche du Québec – secteur nature et technologies (FRQ), are particularly excited to announce the 15 research projects that have won major funding throught the third round of the Genomics Integration Program – Agriculture and Biofood, Forestry and Environment. The total investment, including public…

Montréal, May 30, 2024 — Génome Québec is particularly proud of the performance of Québec teams in a pan-Canadian competition. Over $19 million will be invested in genomics in Québec, including $4.8 million through Génome Québec. In fact, 55 % of the available Canadian envelope was allocated to Québec projects. These investments will accelerate the…

Montréal, May 27, 2024 –Génome Québec is proud to announce its support for 13 genomics research projects through the Genomics Integration Program – Human Health. These projects, presented by six academic institutions in Québec, aim to promote the use of genomics to create innovative solutions and tools to meet complex healthcare challenges. Total investment, including…

A new resource for personnalized medicine and artificial intelligence research in Québec Montréal, May 14th, 2024 – Génome Québec and the CHU Sainte-Justine are proud to announce the official launch of the Québec Genomic Data Centre (CQDG), a brand-new platform designed for harmonizing and disseminating genomic data to researchers. The CQDG will host the data…

Montréal, May 3rd, 2024 – It is with great pleasure that Génome Québec and Cystic Fibrosis Canada join forces to create a new funding program to support omics research on cystic fibrosis. With the aim of accelerating therapeutic innovation for the treatment of this rare disease, this program will also be aligned with the objectives…

Montréal, March 15, 2024 – It is with great enthusiasm that Génome Québec, Ataxia Canada, and Muscular Dystrophy Canada announced today, during a webinar, the winners of the Innovative Therapies for Hereditary Ataxias competition. This initiative was created to encourage the discovery and development of new therapies and mobilize the research ecosystem. The total investment,…

During this webinar, Ataxia Canada, Génome Québec and Muscular Dystrophy Canada will unveil the projects funded in the “Innovative Therapies for Hereditary Ataxias” competition. When: March 15, 2024, 12-2PM EDT. Where: virtual (Zoom) Language: bilingual virtual event To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86768351570