{"id":16701,"date":"2017-09-26T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-26T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/actualites-et-publications\/high-calibre-leaders-appointed-to-the-genome-quebec-board-of-directors\/"},"modified":"2017-09-26T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2017-09-26T04:00:00","slug":"high-calibre-leaders-appointed-to-the-genome-quebec-board-of-directors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/news-and-publications\/high-calibre-leaders-appointed-to-the-genome-quebec-board-of-directors\/","title":{"rendered":"High-calibre leaders appointed to the G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec Board of Directors"},"content":{"rendered":"

Montr\u00e9al, September 26, 2017\u00a0<\/strong>-The Chairman of the G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec Board, Martin Godbout, is proud to announce the appointment of five new board members to its Board of Directors:<\/p>\n

\u00a0–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Isabelle Bouffard, B. Sc.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Director, Research and Agricultural Policy Department, Union des producteurs agricoles<\/p>\n

\u00a0–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Ethier, M.D., CM, PhD, FRCPC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Clinical Research and Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Universit\u00e9 de Sherbrooke<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Paul Lepage, B. Eng., MBA, Dr\u00a0h.c.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

President, TELUS Health and Payment Solutions and Chairman of the Board, TELUS Ventures<\/p>\n

\u00a0–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Sylvain Moineau, Ph D, MSRC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Bio-informatics, Universit\u00e9 Laval<\/p>\n

\u00a0–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Jennifer Stoddart, O.C., Ad. \u00c9.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Invited Scholar, Centre of Genomics and Policy, McGill University<\/p>\n

Recognized for their extensive experience and their professionalism in sectors such as agricultural economics, information technology, communications, medical research, life sciences and public policies on privacy, the new board members will contribute to the strategic development and integration of genomics among multiple end users, while supporting G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec in its efforts to drive the economic development of Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u201cThe exceptional individuals who have joined our Board of Directors will help us maximize the potential of genomics research and rise to the challenge of its integration for the public good. Through diverse experiences and innovative visions, we are moving forward with our agenda of consolidating G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s position in our areas of interest, which are health, agrifood, forestry and the environment,\u201d explained Martin Godbout.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u201cIt will be a tremendous honour to work with such highly capable individuals in the coming years. Our management team will be able to draw on their rich expertise combined with that of our existing board members,\u201d explained Daniel Coderre, President and CEO of G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p>\n

\u00a0To read the biographies of the members of the G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec Board of Directors,\u00a0click he<\/a>re<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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To read the press release, click here.<\/a><\/p>\n

T\u00e9l\u00e9charger le document<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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