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Génome Québec invites you to view this short video on the importance of the patient-doctor relation in order to overcome barriers, accelerate research, facilitate funding and change perceptions. You will hear the poignant story of William Brock and Dr. Denis-Claude Roy that illustrates how life is affected by disease and how research can save it.…

Génome Québec applauds the decision of the Québec government to place research and innovation at the forefront of its economic plan. The Minister of Finance, Carlos J. Leitão, announced today additional funding of $834 million in support of the forward-looking sector, bringing to $2.5 billion the government’s overall investment over the next five years. Of…

Networking Event Genomics and Precision Health – Monday, March 27, 2017 Génome Québec, in partnership with Montréal InVivo, Québec International, BIOQuébec and Innovative Medicines Canada, is organizing a partnering event to foster the creation of collaborations/partnerships between Québec scientists involved in large-scale Genomics and Precision Health initiatives and innovative companies from the life sciences sector. WHEN: Monday March 27, 2017…

Discover how genomics can help to preserve a clean, safe and sustainable environment through the development of technologies to monitor and manage the impacts of humans, climate change, and invasive species on our environment.   Our team will regularly feature a video on the impact of genomics in key sectors of Québec’s economy. Next to…

CellCAN’s First Pancanadian Strategic Forum on cell and gene therapy will be held in Montréal March 9 and 10. Hosted by Michel Rochon, speakers include Denis-Claude Roy, William Brock, Joanne Castonguay, Bartha Knoppers and other international speakers.   For more information or to register, click here. CellCAN is a network that was created in April…

We are pleased to announce that Genome Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), is seeking proposals for large-scale research projects that will demonstrate how genomics-based research can contribute to a more evidence-based approach to health and, thereby, improve health outcomes, and/or enhance the cost-effectiveness of the healthcare system.  In keeping…

Discover how genomics can help to preserve a clean, safe and sustainable environment through the development of technologies to monitor and manage the impacts of humans, climate change, and invasive species on our environment. Our team will regularly feature a video on the impact of genomics in key sectors of Québec’s economy. Next to come,…

Daniel Coderre, President and CEO of Génome Québec, is pleased to announce the appointment of B.F. Francis Ouellette as Vice President of Scientific Affairs – a decision unanimously endorsed by the organization’s board of directors. Mr. Ouellette will be taking up his duties on February 27, 2017.   Over the last 20 years, Mr. Ouellette has…

Discover how genomics contributes to the development of productive and healthy forests. It can offset the impacts of climate change, boost forest productivity, monitor biodiversity and track invasive species for trees of economic importance, such as the white spruce and balsam fir.  Our team will regularly feature a video on the impact of genomics in key sectors…

Montréal, December 9, 2016 – Daniel Coderre, President and CEO of Génome Québec, is proud to announce that five Québec research teams have been awarded funding under the 2015 Disruptive Innovation in Genomics Competition. “The expertise and leading-edge infrastructures now available here in Québec make it possible for genomics technology to unleash its tremendous potential for…