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Mixing our genes through sex helps purge us of disease mutations Researchers at the University of Montreal and the Sainte-Justine University Hospital Research Centre in Montréal, Canada have just shown how humanity’s predispositions to disease gradually decrease the more we mix our genetic material together. This discovery was finally made possible by the availability in recent…
The Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PED) kills young piglets at an astonishing rate with a near 100% mortality rate in suckling pigs. A Canadian effort has been launched to understand and stop the disease to protect the young pigs and to aid the pig industry in North America. Genome Alberta saw a way for genomics…
A research team in forest genomics has developed tests that will significantly reduce the time needed to select the best trees for reforestation. By analyzing the genome of white spruce only a few weeks old, the researchers are now able to predict the characteristics these trees will have 20 years later thanks to their breakthrough…
Genome Canada is pleased to advise the research community of an upcoming funding opportunity – the 2015 Large-Scale Applied Research Project Competition Natural Resources and the Environment: Sector Challenges – Genomic Solutions. This Competition is anticipated to be formally launched in Spring 2015 with detailed guidelines and application forms available at that time. To learn more,…
Génome Québec congratulates Dr. Guy Sauvageau of IRIC, who was named Radio-Canada’s 2014 Scientist of the year for the discovery of a molecule capable of multiplying umbilical cord blood stem cells. Dr. Sauvageau’s team has made an unprecedented breakthrough with the discovery of a new molecule capable of multiplying the stem cells present in umbilical…
The Sainte-Justine University Hospital Research Center opens a new chapter in its 40-year history. Since 1974, it has been transforming care and shaping a better future for mothers and children in Québec, Canada and abroad – all the way from the vision of founder Justine Lacoste-Beaubien to today’s pioneering discoveries. To learn more, read the…
In his January 20, 2015, State of the Union address, Barack Obama announced the launch of a new Precision Medicine Initiative based on the right treatment at the right time. It is a significant endorsement of the strategic importance of personalized medicine by the President of the United States, one of the world key economic leaders. An…
Martin Godbout, Chair of the Board, is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to the Génome Québec Board of Directors. The Board team is proud to have the support of high-calibre professionals with experience in varied fields, including finance, agrifood and the pharmaceutical industry. François R. Roy has extensive experience as a…
As part of an economic mission taking place in Europe, Prime Minister Philippe Couillard announced in London a scientific and academic partnership between Université Laval and Oxford University. The objective of this partnership is to create an international consortium in forest genomics. Spearheaded by Professor John MacKay, a world-renowned expert in the field, Full Professor…
Check out these new series of advanced bioinformatic workshops May-June 2015: http://bioinformatics.ca/workshops/2015 Canadian Bioinformatics Workshop (CBW) series – May/June 2015 The CBW is pleased to present its 2015 series of advanced bioinformatics workshops! (NEW) Introduction to R: Toronto, May 20, 2015 Exploratory Analysis of Biological Data using R: Toronto, May 21-22, 2015 Bioinformatics for Cancer…