{"id":24057,"date":"2023-03-02T12:51:44","date_gmt":"2023-03-02T17:51:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/?page_id=24057"},"modified":"2024-06-04T09:28:57","modified_gmt":"2024-06-04T13:28:57","slug":"who-we-are","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/about-us\/who-we-are\/","title":{"rendered":"Who\u00a0we are"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec - The code driving all living things: DNA\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/29OvRI6ATMs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our<\/strong>&nbsp;mission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Catalyze the development and excellence of genomics research, its integration and democratization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our<\/strong>&nbsp;vision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Genomics-based innovations will provide equitable and inclusive solutions to help meet health, environmental, technological, societal and public policy challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our<\/strong>&nbsp;values<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Excellence \u2022 Openness \u2022 Creativity \u2022 Integrity \u2022 Ethics  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is genomics?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Genomics is a branch of science that focuses on the study of the entire genetic information of a living organism, including humans, plants, animals and microorganisms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a disruptive technology, genomics is transforming our way of doing things in many areas and providing solutions that support economic growth in Qu\u00e9bec. It drives innovation, accelerates discoveries and finds answers to many of the challenges we currently face as a society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/genomics\/understand-genomics\/basic-concepts\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/genomics\/understand-genomics\/basic-concepts\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"390\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/QuiSommesNous1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24051 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/QuiSommesNous1.jpg 390w, https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/QuiSommesNous1-300x205.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long has G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec been supporting Qu\u00e9bec research?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec, a private, non-profit organization established in 2000, plays a leading role in the genomics research community by financing the most relevant research projects and providing researchers with guidance to help them build expertise of international calibre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Qu\u00e9bec has every reason to be proud of the success of its genomics researchers, since they have earned global recognition for the quality of their work and for major discoveries made right here at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the last 20 years, more than $1 billion dollars has been invested in genomics through G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec. This includes investments from the provincial and federal governments, as well as from private partners.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"390\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/QuiSommesNous2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24053 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/QuiSommesNous2.jpg 390w, https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/QuiSommesNous2-300x205.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;160<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Projects funded<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;800<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Researchers funded<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where there is life, there is DNA<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Each and every cell of all living organisms contains their genetic code. Think of this unique code as an instruction manual that helps distinguish individuals from one another but also, surprisingly, group them together and study their evolution through the centuries. The study of the whole genome helps scientists better understand all life forms \u2013 from animals and plants to fungi and microbes. This very detailed understanding of life can pave the way to solutions to our environmental, economic and social challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.genomequebec.com\/DATA\/TEXTEDOC\/codeGenetique.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A growing number of discoveries are now translated into practical applications, demonstrating the immense potential of genomics for a variety of economic sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/educative-content\/educational-space\/learn-more\/ladn\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/educative-content\/educational-space\/learn-more\/ladn\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our&nbsp;mission Catalyze the development and excellence of genomics research, its integration and democratization. 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