G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec issued a statement this morning about the vice presidency of Scientific Affairs of the organization. We invite you to read the news.<\/p>\n
Montr\u00e9al, November 18, 2015 \u2013 <\/strong>Marc LePage, President and CEO of G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec, announced today that Catalina L\u00f3pez Correa will be stepping down as Vice President, Scientific Affairs as of December 31, 2015.<\/p>\n Ms. L\u00f3pez Correa joined the G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec team in July 2008 as director of scientific affairs and, only one year later, was appointed to the position of vice president. Upon taking office, she successfully tackled many challenges, including the implementation of a new style of project management focused on researcher accompaniment. Thanks to her energy and leadership, G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec made its mark at the 2012 personalized health competition by securing 60% of the national funding available \u2013 an unprecedented performance not only for Qu\u00e9bec, but for other Canadian provinces as well. <\/span><\/p>\n \u201cCatalina put together a team of seasoned managers in our four areas of activity \u2013 health, agrifood, forestry and sustainable development. During her tenure, she rose to every challenge with determination and drive. Her energy, enthusiasm and dedication will be missed. We wish her only the best in her new endeavours,\u201d Mr. LePage said. <\/span><\/p>\n For family reasons, Ms. L\u00f3pez Correa will be leaving Qu\u00e9bec for British Columbia. She has accepted the position of Vice President Sector Development and Chief Scientific Officer at Genome British Columbia and, as such, will be staying within the Canadian \u201cGenomics Enterprise\u201d family. She will remain a valuable ally for Qu\u00e9bec, particularly in the area of interprovincial collaborations. <\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI am sad to be leaving G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec and Qu\u00e9bec, too. Quebecers opened their doors to me and gave me the opportunity to pursue my professional development in a stimulating, competitive environment. I will always remember fondly the energy and passion of the people here and the extraordinary team I had the privilege of working with for the last eight years,\u201d Ms. L\u00f3pez Correa explained. <\/span><\/p>\n Marc LePage, the management team and the members of the board would all like to thank her for her service and dedication over the years. As of January 2016, St\u00e9phanie Lord-Fontaine, Senior Program Manager, will be filling the position on an interim basis. The selection process for a new vice president of scientific affairs is already underway. <\/span><\/p>\n About G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Since May 2000, G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec has been the driving force behind the development of genomics in Qu\u00e9bec. By supporting over 80 projects and 900 researchers and managing the operations of the McGill University and G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec Innovation Centre, G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec is helping to accelerate the discovery of new applications for genomics in strategic areas, such as personalized health care, forestry, sustainable development and agrifood. The funds invested by G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec are provided by the minist\u00e8re de l\u2019\u00c9conomie, de l\u2019Innovation et des Exportations du Qu\u00e9bec, the Government of Canada, through Genome Canada, and private partners. <\/span><\/p>\n