Our greater knowledge of the human genome is\u00a0helping health professionals better understand a growing number of diseases leading to more effective treatments. Progress made in the field of precision medicine will transform patient care through better prevention, more accurate diagnoses and improved therapies. The changes will be beneficial for the health of all Quebecers and for the Qu\u00e9bec health system as a whole.<\/p>\n
To leverage this progress, Dominique Anglade, Deputy Premier, Minister of Economy, Science and Innovation and Minister responsible for the Digital Strategy, announced this April 25, on DNA Day, an investment of nearly $21\u00a0million for Qu\u00e9bec. The funding, which will be directed to the Genomics and Precision Health competition of Genome Canada and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, represents a sum of nearly $58\u00a0million for Qu\u00e9bec, when combined with the share from the federal government and private partners. A sum of $4.5\u00a0million from the provincial contribution will go toward supporting G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec in the pursuit of its mission.<\/p>\n
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The four Qu\u00e9bec researchers who have been awarded funding for the excellence of their research projects are:<\/p>\n
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Two other Qu\u00e9bec researchers join the pan-Canadian roster of award recipients:<\/p>\n
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\u201cWe applaud the provincial government\u2019s decision to support the exceptional work of our researchers through major investments that will help Qu\u00e9bec excel in precision health for the benefit of Qu\u00e9bec patients. This funding, combined with federal investments, represent an outstanding financial lever for Qu\u00e9bec. Congratulations to the winning research teams, whose efforts, now more than ever, will put genomics to work for individuals and society,\u201d said Daniel Coderre, President and CEO of G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n At a Glance<\/strong><\/p>\n The research teams working on the genomics and precision health projects mentioned here were awarded funding under the 2017 Large-Scale Applied Research Project Competition – Genomics and Precision Health, in partnership with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. To learn more about the competition.<\/a><\/p>\n\n