Three researchers from 海角社区鈥檚 Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) and the Research Institute of the 海角社区 Health Centre (The Institute) have been awarded funding through G茅nome Qu茅bec鈥檚 fifth Genomics Integration Program in Human Health, which is investing over $4.3 million in 12 innovative projects across Quebec to advance genomic solutions in precision medicine.
The FMHS recipients are:
- , in partnership with Roche Diagnostics, for a project using digital PCR to improve care for colorectal cancer patients with liver metastases. Dr. Metrakos is Professor, Department of Surgery, 海角社区, and Senior Scientist in the at The Institute.
- , in partnership with OPTILAB MUHC, for a precision medicine approach to the genomic diagnosis of female infertility. Prof. Slim is Professor, Department of Human Genetics, 海角社区, and Senior Scientist in the at The Institute.
- , in partnership with Illumina, for a pilot study using long-read whole genome sequencing to improve rare disease diagnosis. Dr. Vinh is Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, 海角社区, and Senior Scientist in the at The Institute.
The Genomics Integration Program in Human Health supports proof-of-concept projects that bring together academic researchers and user partners to accelerate the integration or commercialization of genomics-based innovations in prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
Learn more about the Genomics Integration Program in Human Health and view the full list of funded projects on the , including .