{"id":30215,"date":"2025-02-28T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/?p=30215"},"modified":"2025-02-28T16:15:53","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T21:15:53","slug":"over-4-4-million-in-funding-for-genomic-solutions-in-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/news-and-publications\/over-4-4-million-in-funding-for-genomic-solutions-in-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Over $4.4 Million in funding for genomic solutions in health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Montr\u00e9al, February 28, 2025 <\/strong>\u2013 G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec is pleased to announce today the 12 research teams from seven Qu\u00e9bec universities that have been awarded major funding in genomics. The total investment, including contribution from public-private partners, represents over $4.4 million as part of the fourth cycle of the <em>Genomics Integration Program &#8211; Human Health<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This collaboration between researchers and public-private sector stakeholders directly addresses the challenges in healthcare by harnessing the advancements in genomics, both to accelerate and enhance the development of faster, more accurate tests and integrate genomic medicine into clinical practice. The diversity of these projects testifies the excellence of research in Qu\u00e9bec, and offers concrete solutions for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of various pathologies such as cancer, rare diseases and neurological and psychiatric disorders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cGenomics plays a key role in the future of healthcare. Through these projects, we are investing in research and innovation, to deliver more precise, patient-centered solutions. This support enables the research community to explore new approaches which, in the long term, could have a direct impact on the quality of care and the overall health of the population.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>St\u00e9phanie Lord-Fontaine, Vice-President of Scientific Affairs at G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Congratulations to the recipients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Luigi Bouchard from Universit\u00e9 de Sherbrooke in partnership with the CIUSSS du Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean &#8211; <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\n\n\n<li>Alexandre Bureau from Universit\u00e9 Laval in partnership with the CIUSSS de la Capitale-National &#8211; <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\n\n\n<li>Thomas Durcan from McGill University in partnership with Simmunome Inc. &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/integration-of-patient-transcriptomic-data-into-an-in-silico-model-for-the-discovery-of-therapies-for-amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Integration of patient transcriptomic data into an in silico model for the discovery of therapies for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Humphrey Fonge from Universit\u00e9 Laval in partnership with Molecular Targeting Technologies Inc. &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/enhancing-immunotherapy-in-small-cell-lung-cancer-with-a-therapeutic-radiopharmaceutical\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enhancing immunotherapy in small cell lung cancer with a therapeutic radiopharmaceutical<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simon Girard from Universit\u00e9 du Qu\u00e9bec \u00e0 Chicoutimi in partnership with the CIUSSS du Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/pre-diagnostic-genetic-and-genealogical-analysis-of-rare-diseases-in-the-saguenaylac-saint-jean-region\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pre-diagnostic genetic and genealogical analysis of rare diseases in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Steven Kembel and Nicolas Pilon from Universit\u00e9 du Qu\u00e9bec \u00e0 Montr\u00e9al in partnership with Neurenati Therapeutics Inc. &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/using-genomics-to-identify-microbes-that-improve-treatment-efficacy-for-hirschsprung-disease\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Using genomics to identify microbes that improve treatment efficacy for Hirschsprung disease<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sandra Isabel from Universit\u00e9 Laval in partnership with OPTILAB Capitale-Nationale &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/blood-liquid-biopsy-to-identify-the-microbes-causing-complicated-pneumonia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blood liquid biopsy to identify the microbes causing complicated pneumonia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>S\u00e9bastien L\u00e9vesque from Universit\u00e9 de Sherbrooke in partnership with the CIUSSS de l\u2019Estrie &#8211; <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\n\n\n<li>Natalie Mathews, Vincent-Philippe Lavall\u00e9e and Tiago Nava from Universit\u00e9 de Montr\u00e9al in partnership with OPTILAB CHU Sainte-Justine &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/argus-study-a-comprehensive-multilayer-approach-to-investigate-genetic-causes-of-inherited-hemostatic-and-thrombotic-disorders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ARGUS Study: A Comprehensive Multilayer Approach to Investigate Genetic Causes of Inherited Hemostatic and Thrombotic Disorders<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Steve Shih from Concordia University in partnership with DropGenie &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/advancing-cellular-therapies-through-high-throughput-tri-drop-transfection-with-microfluidics\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/advancing-cellular-therapies-through-high-throughput-tri-drop-transfection-with-microfluidics\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Advancing cellular therapies through high-throughput tri-drop transfection with microfluidics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dominique Trudel, Arielle Elkrief, R\u00e9jean Lapointe and Anne-Marie Mes-Masson from Universit\u00e9 de Montr\u00e9al in partnership with OPTILAB CHUM &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/putting-together-the-puzzle-pieces-a-path-to-precision-medicine\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/putting-together-the-puzzle-pieces-a-path-to-precision-medicine\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Putting Together the Puzzle Pieces: A Path to Precision Medicine<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Funded in partnership with the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation: Mathias Cavaill\u00e9, Jacques Simard and Arnaud Droit from Universit\u00e9 Laval in partnership with OPTILAB &#8211; Capitale Nationale and Illumina Canada &#8211; <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\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"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\/\" 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\n\n\n<p><strong>What is the <em>Genomics Integration Program \u2013 Human Health?<\/em><\/strong><br>This program provides funding for projects ranging from $100,000 to $400,000, covering half of the cost of partnerships between academic researchers and user partners who can implement or commercialize research results. The funds invested will be used to establish a proof-of-concept that could be used to obtain subsequent funding, or to integrate the results of the proof-of-concept by the user partner at the end of the project. Finally, projects must be related to human health and include an aspect of omics technology, for example, the development of new omics technologies, the exploitation of omics data by artificial intelligence, genetic engineering, synthetic biology, the validation of therapeutic targets or biomarkers identified through genomics, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>About G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec<\/strong><br>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, and private partners. To learn more, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.genomequebec.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"www.genomequebec.com\">www.genomequebec.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">-30-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact<\/strong><br>Antoine Gascon<br>Specialist, Communications and digital media<br>G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec<br>514 377-5613<br><a href=\"mailto:agascon@genomequebec.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">agascon@genomequebec.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Montr\u00e9al, February 28, 2025 \u2013 G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec is pleased to announce today the 12 research teams from seven Qu\u00e9bec universities that have been awarded major funding in genomics. 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