{"id":33906,"date":"2026-04-08T16:58:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T20:58:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/?page_id=33906"},"modified":"2026-05-05T10:08:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T14:08:17","slug":"health-prevention","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/genomics\/societal-challenges\/health-prevention\/","title":{"rendered":"Genomics and prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-381cc42e3bb6a94097da972821f9b3f5\">Genomics offers innovative solutions to the major challenges facing Qu\u00e9bec society, particularly in terms of public health, prevention and health resilience.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4dd3d00992d27a4b01fa0584c65b9a50\">Genomics, a powerful ally in prevention<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Prevention includes all measures and actions aimed at avoiding or reducing the onset, spread or progression of a medical condition, disease or health problem.&nbsp; It focuses on promoting health and wellness among individuals and populations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ab22d4ec9fbe8c8991ebe5981a6cc19d\">Three levels of prevention<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Primary prevention<\/th><th>Secondary prevention<\/th><th>Tertiary prevention<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>It intervenes <strong>before<\/strong> disease happens by reducing risk factors and increasing the resistance of individuals.<\/td><td>It targets disease at its <strong>earliest stages<\/strong> to detect problems early and act quickly to minimize their impact.<\/td><td>It is implemented when a disease is <strong>established or unavoidable<\/strong> and focuses on reducing complications and slowing symptom progression.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to prevention, genomic technologies are an indispensable asset. For over 15 years, G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec has invested in research that refines the tools and techniques needed to better meet people\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"896\" height=\"192\" src=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Bulles-oranges_Chiffres_ANG.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Bulles-oranges_Chiffres_ANG.png 896w, https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Bulles-oranges_Chiffres_ANG-300x64.png 300w, https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Bulles-oranges_Chiffres_ANG-768x165.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 896px) 100vw, 896px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3d1e4ac0aa61c84a738dd36460d7e077\">The key to prevention is in <em>you<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"308\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Prevention-en-sante.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34014 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Prevention-en-sante.png 308w, https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Prevention-en-sante-167x300.png 167w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>By collecting various biological samples, such as blood, and studying the genetic information they contain, researchers are notably working to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Develop new screening tests<\/strong> for genetic diseases, chromosomal abnormalities, monogenic diseases and colorectal cancer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Refine new methods for the early detection <\/strong>of breast, ovarian and endometrial cancer and certain mental health conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improve diagnostic accuracy <\/strong>for rare genetic diseases, hereditary angioedema, leukemia and Crohn\u2019s disease.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Design new treatments<\/strong> for epilepsy, certain cardiovascular diseases, complicated pneumonia, breast cancer and pediatric blood cancers.<br><a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-blue-600-color has-blue-100-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-78a689ee5bcbf129510415ec8fe6dc51\">CARTaGENE: A flagship platform for personalized prevention<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-blue-600-color has-blue-100-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-b62f68ba5355d3cc58e0f3dbc5928576\">CARTaGENE is a cornerstone in the development of personalized prevention in Qu\u00e9bec. This large population-based cohort brings together genetic, environmental and behavioural data from more than 43,000 participants, offering unique opportunities for research and improved clinical practice. <br><br>The project is already having a real impact. A CARTaGENE-backed study by the Montreal Heart Institute* identified a genetic abnormality in 25 percent of patients with hereditary heart disease, leading to more accurate diagnoses and more effective treatments. For example, a person carrying a mutation linked to a high risk of sudden cardiac death can be identified early and have a defibrillator implanted before a life-threatening event even occurs. Conversely, genetic variants once thought to be harmful can now be reclassified as benign, helping to avoid unnecessary and costly treatments.<br><br>These advances clearly demonstrate that when genetic data is accessible and used responsibly, it significantly improves the precision of care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-600-color\">Cartagene website<\/mark>: <a href=\"https:\/\/cartagene.qc.ca\/en\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Home | CARTaGENE<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-600-color\">*Study cited: <\/mark><a href=\"https:\/\/www.noovo.info\/nouvelle\/une-etude-implique-leffet-fondateur-dans-certaines-maladies-cardiaques.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Une \u00e9tude implique l&#8217;effet fondateur dans certaines maladies cardiaques<\/a> <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-600-color\">(In French only)<\/mark><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e00ccf29e5813e16f762dd2786536ba5\">Bringing genomics from the bench to the bedside<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>A key step in translating research results into tangible benefits for the population is to support the integration of genomics into everyday life. Through the <a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/ongoing-competitions\/70-genomics-integration-program-human-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Genomics Integration Program<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/ongoing-competitions\/genome-canada-competition-genomic-applications-partnership-program-gapp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Genomic Applications Partnership Program<\/a>, G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec facilitates this integration and helps to turn innovative ideas into real-world solutions with high economic and social impact for Qu\u00e9bec.<a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"block-accordions-group theme-block theme-block--innerblock aligndefault\">\n    <span class=\"theme-block__label\">Accordions<\/span>\n  \n    \n<div class=\"block-accordion  theme-block theme-block--innerblock aligndefault\">\n    <span class=\"theme-block__label\">Accordion<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"block-accordion__title\">Explore the health prevention projects <\/h3>\n    \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pavel Hamet\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/predict-to-prevent-a-novel-genomic-derived-score-to-improve-the-prognosis-of-type-2-t2-diabetes-patients-at-high-risk-of-complications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Predict to Prevent: A Novel Genomic-derived Score to Improve the Prognosis of Type 2 (T2D) Diabetes Patients at High Risk of Complications<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hermann Nabi\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/chemotherapy-or-no-chemotherapy-after-breast-surgery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chemotherapy or No Chemotherapy after Breast Surgery?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>John D. Rioux\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/a-blood-test-for-individualized-treatments-for-crohns-disease-and-ulcerative-colitis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A blood test for individualized treatments for Crohn\u2019s disease and ulcerative colitis<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Karine Tremblay\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/personalization-of-treatment-for-inflammatory-bowel-diseases\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Personalization of Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Luigi Bouchard\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/free-easy-and-targeted-access-to-genetic-testing-for-people-from-saguenay-lac-saint-jean-charlevoix-and-haute-cote-nord\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Precision genetic screening for populations: A proof of concept applied to people from the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Charlevoix and Haute-C\u00f4te-Nord<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alexandre Bureau \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/un-acces-gratuit-facile-et-cible-aux-tests-genetiques-pour-les-personnes-originaires-du-saguenay-lac-saint-jean-de-charlevoix-et-de-la-haute-cote-nord\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/rare-mutations-and-early-detection-of-schizophrenia-bipolar-disorder-and-recurrent-major-depression\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rare mutations and early detection of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and recurrent major depression<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mathias Cavaill\u00e9 \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/integration-of-the-polygenic-risk-score-in-the-management-of-women-at-moderate-genetic-or-familial-risk-of-breast-cancer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Integration of the polygenic risk score in the management of women at moderate genetic or familial risk of breast cancer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simon Girard\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/analyse-genetique-et-genealogique-pre-diagnostique-des-maladies-rares-au-saguenay-lac-st-jean\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/pre-diagnostic-genetic-and-genealogical-analysis-of-rare-diseases-in-the-saguenay-lac-saint-jean-region\/\">Pre-diagnostic genetic and genealogical analysis of rare diseases in the Saguenay\u2013Lac-Saint-Jean region<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Isabel Sandra\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/biopsie-liquide-sanguine-pour-identifier-les-microbes-causant-la-pneumonie-compliquee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/blood-liquid-biopsy-to-identify-the-microbes-causing-complicated-pneumonia\/\">Blood liquid biopsy to identify the microbes causing complicated pneumonia<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>S\u00e9bastien L\u00e9vesque \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/non-invasive-prenatal-genomic-test-nipgt-for-severe-monogenic-diseases-in-the-fetus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Non-Invasive Prenatal Genomic Test (NIPGT) for Severe Monogenic Diseases in the Fetus<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sonia Cellot\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/plasma-protein-profiling-to-improve-non-invasive-diagnosis-and-monitoring-of-children-with-leukemia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plasma protein profiling to improve non-invasive diagnosis and monitoring of children with leukemia<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alexandre Pellan Cheng\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/search-and-rescue-detecting-cancer-with-a-blood-test-for-all-patients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Search and rescue: detecting cancer with a blood test for all patients<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rafik Tadros\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/integrating-polygenic-scores-in-clinical-cardiogenetic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Integrating Polygenic Scores in Clinical Cardiogenetic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00c9milie B\u00e9dard\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/studying-airborne-bacteria-in-wastewater-treatment-plants-to-better-protect-workers-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Studying airborne bacteria in wastewater treatment plants to better protect workers\u2019 health<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>To explore previously funded projects that are now closed, use our search engine under<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Funded Projects | G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec<\/a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n                    \n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-50300d2323c3cd4cde991073c1010338\">A more resilient society through prevention<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Investments in prevention are one of the pillars of a strong and resilient society. In addition to protecting health, prevention efforts generate cascading benefits that have a positive impact on the economy, social equity and collective well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> <strong>Reducing the economic burden<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From an economic standpoint, the old saying \u201cAn ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure\u201d rings especially true. The cost of treating serious pathologies and chronic conditions is significant for society as a whole. By focusing on prevention, genomics makes it possible to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Relieve pressure on the healthcare system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep the population active and productive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. <strong>Improving quality of life<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By limiting diagnostic uncertainty and providing targeted, tailored solutions, genomics helps people living with a health condition or disease by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ease their suffering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increasing their healthy life expectancy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong> <strong><strong>Closing the gap in inequalities<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain health issues disproportionately affect certain groups in society. Determinants of health are varied and include genetic factors, socioeconomic vulnerability and living environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. <strong><strong>Responding to environmental challenges<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prevention also encompasses environmental health. The <em>One Health<\/em> approach broadens our horizons by recognizing that human health, animal health (domestic and wildlife), plant health and environmental health are closely intertwined. Fighting pollution in our ecosystems (air, water, soil, forests, etc.) helps to prevent disease and pathogen outbreaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5.<\/strong> <strong><strong>Strengthening resilient to crises<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A society that invests in prevention systems is much better prepared to respond to a crisis or a major public health challenge such as the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-38e7d8f52da6e5945b322d4305f0e38d\">Prevention through the <em>One Health<\/em> approach<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>One Health<\/em> approach embodies the idea that the health of humans, animals and ecosystems is interdependent and closely linked. Whether in surveillance, prevention or health protection, <em>One Health<\/em> can be integrated into various areas of research including zoonotic diseases\u2014infectious diseases transmitted between animals and humans\u2014antimicrobial resistance, pathogen control, land-use planning and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>One Health<\/em> brings together multiple sectors, disciplines and communities across society to develop sustainable solutions that benefit all ecosystems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fd6c85dcee8bce0f94d5c9f918e2f4f1\">G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec supports all aspects of prevention<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"859\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PieChart_ANG.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34063\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5007931581488378;width:587px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PieChart_ANG.png 859w, https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PieChart_ANG-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PieChart_ANG-768x509.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-24a44033 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-large-font-size has-text-align-center has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Memoire-GQ_Strategie-de-prevention_vf.pdf\" style=\"border-radius:24px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(238,238,238) 9%,rgb(169,184,195) 100%);text-transform:none\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s recommendations on prevention in health (in French only)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\" style=\"grid-template-columns:29% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Image_gants_microbes-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34023 size-full\" style=\"object-position:65% 53%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Image_gants_microbes-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Image_gants_microbes-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Image_gants_microbes-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Image_gants_microbes-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Image_gants_microbes-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-54916a55958d44a7658993f9897fa67c\">Pathogen control<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Genomics helps us to understand how pathogens spread, design rapid, targeted and affordable diagnostic tests, discover new therapeutic molecules and support the development and commercialization of vaccines. It also powers our ability to track the evolution of diseases and the emergence of variants on a global scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2bec37c3c2c75b3a5fc8a5db11483ef0\">Crisis response<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Genomics is a critical tool for strengthening our resilience to future outbreaks driven by emerging pathogens. The <em>One Health<\/em> approach is especially relevant in food safety, zoonotic disease control and antimicrobial resistance. As a holistic approach, One Health helps us study how pathogens move between animals, humans and the environment, and how their impacts are interconnected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The design and implementation of pathogen surveillance programs in the wastewater of large metropolitan areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The development of screening policies in agricultural settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The creation of reporting systems in hospitals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One Health fosters transdisciplinary collaboration to support research aimed at preserving the health of all living beings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/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\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-34ee999922e15d20f0cc5d56eb45de4c\">Antimicrobial resistance<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Antimicrobial resistance occurs when microorganisms change over time and no longer respond to treatments. This makes infections more difficult to treat and increases the risk of disease spread, severe illness and even death. Antimicrobials include antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals and antiparasitic agents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Genomics can play a central role in understanding and addressing antimicrobial resistance by fostering the development of diagnostic tools, shaping surveillance and prevention strategies and enabling the discovery of new treatments.<em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><em><em><strong>In Canada, antimicrobial resistance now accounts for 26 percent of bacterial infections in hospitals. This figure is expected to increase significantly in the coming years, placing a growing burden on the healthcare system. Globally, it is now recognized as one of the top ten threats to public health, responsible for over 700,000 deaths in 2019 and projected to cause up to 10 million deaths annually by 2050, with costs estimated at US $10 trillion.<\/strong><\/em><\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/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<div class=\"block-accordions-group theme-block theme-block--innerblock aligndefault\">\n    <span class=\"theme-block__label\">Accordions<\/span>\n  \n    \n<div class=\"block-accordion  theme-block theme-block--innerblock aligndefault\">\n    <span class=\"theme-block__label\">Accordion<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"block-accordion__title\">Explore the prevention projects based on the One Health approach<\/h3>\n    \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Christian Landry\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/genomics-tools-for-the-prediction-of-antifungal-resistance-in-clinical-samples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Genomics tools for the prediction of antifungal resistance in clinical samples<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abdoulaye Banir\u00e9 Diallo&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/development-and-application-of-new-machine-learning-tools-to-tackle-current-and-future-viral-pandemics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Development and application of new machine learning tools to tackle current and future viral pandemics<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arnaud Droit\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/microb-ai-r-une-nouvelle-technologie-basee-sur-la-proteomique-et-lintelligence-artificielle-pour-la-detection-de-pathogenes-resistants-dans-les-infections-urinaires\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MICROB-AI-R+, a new proteomics and AI-based technology for the detection of resistant pathogens in Urinary Tract Infections<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dominic Frigon\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/one-health-integrated-assessment-modeling-of-amr-by-incorporating-metagenomics-into-surveillance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">One Health Integrated Assessment Modeling of AMR by Incorporating Metagenomics into Surveillance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Louis-Patrick Haraoui\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/innovative-solutions-to-identify-in-the-environment-the-precursors-of-antibiotic-resistance-in-bacteria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Innovative solutions to identify in the environment the precursors of antibiotic resistance in bacteria<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roger L\u00e9vesque\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/micropaint-rapid-real-time-analysis-of-bacterial-pathogens-causing-infections-and-resistant-to-antibiotics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MicroPaint: Rapid, real-time analysis of bacterial pathogens causing infections and resistant to antibiotics<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sherfi Abou-Elela\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/dna-sequencing-for-bacterial-and-antimicrobial-resistance-genes-identification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DNA sequencing for Bacterial and Antimicrobial Resistance Genes Identification<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00c9milie B\u00e9dard\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/a-tool-to-optimize-the-disinfection-of-hospital-sink-drains\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Tool to Optimize the Disinfection of Hospital Sink Drains<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Xiaonan Lu\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/quick-detection-of-norovirus-in-ready-to-eat-foods-using-a-compact-microfluidic-device\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quick detection of norovirus in ready-to-eat foods using a compact microfluidic device<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>To explore previously funded projects that are now closed, use our search engine under<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Funded Projects | G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec<\/a>.&nbsp; 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