{"id":27989,"date":"2023-11-20T08:59:23","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T13:59:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/?p=27989"},"modified":"2023-11-20T09:12:57","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T14:12:57","slug":"over-4-5-million-for-genomic-solutions-to-counter-antimicrobial-resistance-and-prepare-for-future-pandemics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/news-and-publications\/over-4-5-million-for-genomic-solutions-to-counter-antimicrobial-resistance-and-prepare-for-future-pandemics\/","title":{"rendered":"Over $4.5 Million for genomic solutions to counter antimicrobial resistance and prepare for future pandemics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Montr\u00e9al, November 20, 2023<\/strong> \u2014G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec is proud to announce the six research teams that have won major funding under the Genomic Solutions for the Identification, Characterization and Monitoring of Antimicrobial Resistance and Emerging Pathogens program. The total investment, including that of public and private partners, represents over $4.5 million, and will support the development of tools to prepare for future pandemics and counter the threat of antimicrobial resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The response of countries in the early days of the pandemic had a major impact on the health and well-being of citizens, and major social and economic repercussions. The risk of epidemics caused by emerging pathogens is only set to increase. However, the knowledge acquired in recent years in the field of genomic surveillance will enable us to be better prepared for future pandemics. The research projects under this program not only address these concerns, but also help us to act proactively in the face of these imminent challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;Funding such projects is a way to contribute to the creation of innovative solutions in response to the current epidemiological and public health risks in Qu\u00e9bec. Genomics can indeed play a central role in understanding and countering antimicrobial resistance and emerging pathogens, notably through the development and creation of diagnostic tools and prevention measures, the development of surveillance capacity and the discovery of new treatments.&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite>St\u00e9phanie Lord-Fontaine, Vice-President, Scientific Affairs at G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Congratulations to the recipients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Abdoulaye Banir\u00e9 Diallo from Universit\u00e9 du Qu\u00e9bec \u00e0 Montr\u00e9al and Soren Gantt from the Centre hospitalier universitaire Saint-Justine &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/?post_type=financed-project&amp;p=27862\">Development and application of new machine learning tools to tackle current and future viral pandemics<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Arnaud Droit from Universit\u00e9 Laval et Jennifer Geddes-McAlister from University of Guelph &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/?post_type=financed-project&amp;p=27866\">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\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dominic Frigon and Paul J. Thomassin from McGill University &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/?post_type=financed-project&amp;p=27871\">One Health Integrated Assessment Modeling of AMR by Incorporating Metagenomics into Surveillance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Louis-Patrick Haraoui from Universit\u00e9 de Sherbrooke &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/?post_type=financed-project&amp;p=27875\">Innovative solutions to identify in the environment the precursors of antibiotic resistance in bacteria<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Roger C. L\u00e9vesque from Universit\u00e9 Laval and Judith Fafard from the Laboratoire de sant\u00e9 publique du Qu\u00e9bec, Institut national de sant\u00e9 publique du Qu\u00e9bec &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/?post_type=financed-project&amp;p=27878\">MicroPaint: Rapid, real-time analysis of bacterial pathogens causing infections and resistant to antibiotics<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jacques P. Tremblay from Universit\u00e9 Laval &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/?post_type=financed-project&amp;p=27883\">Development of a CRISPR-powered instrument for specific, rapid and simple detection of emerging respiratory pathogens<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>What is the Genomic Solutions for the Identification, Characterization and Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance and Emerging Pathogens program?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This funding opportunity aims to bring together researchers and stakeholders from different disciplines and sectors to develop innovative genomics solutions that will support:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Investigation of infections of unknown etiology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identification and characterization of emerging pathogens and antimicrobial resistance (AMR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investigation of zoonotic diseases, including surveillance of animal reservoirs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surveillance of pathogens (virus, bacteria, fungi, and parasites) and AMR propagation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Among other things, this program consists of financing projects with a total budget between $300,000 and $800,000 with the contribution of G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec for each approved project ranging from $150,000 to $400,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s mission is to catalyze the development and excellence of genomics research and promote its integration and democratization. It is a pillar of the Qu\u00e9bec bioeconomy and contributes to Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s influence and its social and sustainable development. The funds invested by G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec are provided by the minist\u00e8re de l&#8217;\u00c9conomie, de l&#8217;Innovation et de l\u2019\u00c9nergie du Qu\u00e9bec (MEIE), the government of Canada, through Genome Canada,&nbsp;and private partners. To learn more, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/\">www.genomequebec.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Antoine Gascon&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specialist, Communications and Public affairs&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>514&nbsp;377-5613&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:agascon@genomequebec.com\">agascon@genomequebec.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Montr\u00e9al, November 20, 2023 \u2014G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec is proud to announce the six research teams that have won major funding under the Genomic Solutions for the Identification, Characterization and Monitoring of&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":27988,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"16589,27514,16728,27456,16563,16588","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[295],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-27989","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27989","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27989"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27989\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27992,"href":"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27989\/revisions\/27992"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/27988"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27989"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27989"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27989"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}