News archive
Here's what the news media said about us from 1999 to 2010.
2010
- March 18, 2010: Groundbreaking of the new Centre for Structural and Functional Genomics
- March 18, 2010: Work begins on new building
- March 4, 2010: New home for Concordia’s Genome Centre
- 20 février 2010: Génomique - Des biocarburants renouvelables (Le Devoir)
2009
- 16 octobre 2009: L'Université Concordia construira un nouveau pavillon pour la recherche en génomique
- October 16, 2009: Canada Funds New Concordia Genomics Labs
- October 15, 2009: Concordia University to construct new building for genomics research
- October 15, 2009: $69 million for infrastructure projects funding program supports construction of three research facilities
- 15 octobre 2009: En bref - 69 millions à Concordia (Le Devoir)
- October 14, 2009: Concordia receives nearly $69 million for research infrastructure from the Governments of Canada and Québec: "The Structural and Functional Genomics Centre will be built thanks to a grant of $29,345,000. This funding comes in addition to significant recent grants to Concordia from the federal and provincial governments for research in environmental genomics. The centre supports fundamental and applied research on crop improvement and sustainable biotechnology. Current large scale projects include research into alternative energy sources and bioproducts that aim to secure Canada's future bioeconomy. The university plans to house the centre in a new wing to be built onto the Richard J. Renaud Science Complex on the Loyola Campus."
- Concordia gets $69M for new facilities (Originally published in The Gazette)
- 14 octobre 2009: L'Université Concordia reçoit près de 69 millions de dollars des gouvernements du Canada et du Québec en infrastructures de recherche: "Le Centre de génomique structurale et fonctionnelle bénéficiera d'une subvention de 29 345 000 $. Cette somme s'ajoute à d'importantes subventions récemment accordées à l'Université Concordia par les gouvernements fédéral et provincial pour avancer la recherche en génomique environnementale. Le Centre mène d'ores et déjà des recherches fondamentales et appliquées sur l'amélioration des récoltes et les biotechnologies durables. Ses projets d'envergure actuels comprennent la recherche sur les sources d'énergie de remplacement et les bioproduits en vue de garantir la bioéconomie du Canada. L'Université prévoit aménager le centre dans une nouvelle aile du complexe des sciences Richard-J.-Renaud au campus Loyola."
- Extrait du communiqué Entente Canada-Québec - Programme d'infrastructure du savoir - Les gouvernements du Canada et du Québec octroient près de 69 M$ pour trois projets à l'Université Concordia : "Le projet vise à agrandir le complexe des sciences Richard-J.-Renaud pour y loger le Centre de génomique structurale et fonctionnelle, ainsi qu'une salle de serveurs nécessaire à son fonctionnement. Le Centre de génomique structurale et fonctionnelle soutient la recherche multidisciplinaire à l'aide d'approches génomiques pour faire avancer la recherche biologique. Il occupe actuellement le complexe des sciences et l'espace libéré sera réaffecté à d'autres programmes de recherche. Cette nouvelle construction abritera également un centre informatique de secours pour l'Université."
- 69 millions pour l'Université Concordia (Canoë)
- 25 août 2009: Une enzyme qui ne dort pas au gaz!
- July 28, 2009: Concordia: ‘Well-being through harmony’
- May 21, 2009: Alberta-Based Project Seeks Plants' "Chemist" Genes
- May 21, 2009: Genomics for a Greener World
- May 20, 2009: Valuable compounds in plant DNA may help human health
- April 21, 2009: Québec lands an impressive share in a federal genomics research competition: over $26 million awarded to Québec scientists.
- 21 avril 2009: Le Québec décroche sa large part d’un concours fédéral de recherche en génomique : plus de 26 m$ consentis à des chercheurs québécois.
- Génome Québec Press Release / Communiqué de Génome Québec
- Concordia University receives more than $22 million for genomics research
(Concordia University Press Release / Génome Québec Press Release) - L’Université Concordia reçoit plus de 22 M$ pour la recherche en génomique
(Communiqué de l'Université Concordia / Communiqué de Génome Québec) - C$22 million for Genomics Research
- $22 million in funding: Centre for Structural and Functional Genomics recognized as national leader
- Concordia granted $22M to study reusable fuels (The Montreal Gazette)
- Génome Québec Press Release / Communiqué de Génome Québec
- April 20, 2009: Génome Québec et Génome Canada finance fund two major CSFG projects.
- 20 avril 2009: Génome Québec et Génome Canada financent deux importants projets du CSFG.
- Genozymes for Bioproducts and Bioprocesses Development.
Génozymes pour la mise au point de bioproduits et de bioprocessus.
Principal Investigator / Chercheur principal: Dr Adrian Tsang, Concordia University - Synthetic Biosystems for the Production of High Value Plant Metabolites.
Biosystèmes synthétiques pour la production de métabolites végétaux de grande valeur.
Project Leaders / Chercheur principaux: Drs Peter Facchini, University of Calgary & Vincent Martin, Concordia University
Génome Québec Announcement / Communiqué de Génome Québec
Génome Canada Announcement / Communiqué de Génome CanadaGénome Québec Announcement / Communiqué de Génome Québec
Génome Canada Announcement / Communiqué de Génome Canada- Genozymes GE3LS Project: A Methodological Approach to Environmental Impacts and Public Engagement.
GE3LS Project Leader David Secko, Concordia University
- Genozymes for Bioproducts and Bioprocesses Development.
- 1 avril 2009: La science à la rescousse des biocarburants
- April 2009: Federal Government launches Cellulosic Biofuels Network
- April 2009: Fungal Enzymes for Industrial Processes and Environmental Remediation
- 31 mars 2009: Biocarburants: les déchets pourraient remplacer les cultures
- March 25th 2009: Turning plant waste into fuel
- January 28, 2009: Concordia leads academic team for national Cellulosic Biofuels Network
- 28 janvier 2009: Concordia à la tête de l’équipe de chercheurs du Réseau canadien sur les biocarburants cellulosiques
- January 15, 2009: Fighting aging
2008
- December 17, 2008: Both Major Theories About Human Cellular Aging Supported By New Research
- December 17, 2008: Aging gets with the program
- Fall, 2008: Article on Genome Canada's Position Papers in Strategic Research Areas
- Spring 2008: Dual Benefits: Biology professor Adrian Tsang’s work on creating fuel from molecular components interests his Chinese researchers.
- March 6, 2008: Research Fellows span art photography, chemistry, social theory and medicine
- February 14, 2008: Collaborative conservation
2007
- July 3rd, 2007: Genome Canada's Position Paper "Securing Canada's Future Bio-Based Economy through Genomics", prepared by the “Biofuels and Bioproducts Genomics” Working Group, headed by Adrian Tsang.
- June 12th, 2007: Concordia University and Montreal’s Industrial Clusters
- May 28th, 2007: Faculty at the forefront - Dr Vincent Martin
- February 8, 2007: Decoding cell transport systems
- February 1st, 2007: Engage in Discovery (Advertisement, Montreal Gazette)
2006
- December 7th, 2006: Genomics Attracts Political Attention
- November 7th, 2006: Genomics on the Hill
- October 30th, 2006: Challenge Conventional Wisdom
- June 21st, 2006: Four projects win CFI awards
- May 4th, 2006: Energy in enzymes
- February 23rd, 2006: Breakfast of champions
2005
- December 18th, 2005: Scientists use DNA as building block for personalized diets
- November 24th, 2005: Molecular scientist returns to Montreal
- November 10th, 2005: Concordia University awarded 3 Canada Research Chairs
- November 10, 2005: Expo-Science fair a hit with kids
- October - November 2005: Canadian team focuses on waste management
- Fall 2005: COMBAT ZONE: Scientists at Concordia Are Finding New Ways to Battle Life-Threatening Diseases
- September 15th, 2005: German students do genomics at Concordia
- Septembre 2005: Magiques, les champignons microscopiques ?
- May 5th, 2005: Donal Hickey focuses on biology's big picture
- April 2005: Des merveilles technologiques prêtes à éclore avec l’aide du CQVB
- February 25th, 2005: A Science Makeover at Concordia University
2004
- December 2nd, 2004: Microbial engineer has a cheaper way to fight malaria
- November 12th, 2004: Concordia University awarded five Canada Research Chairs
- Spring 2004: Quality Recruits, Quality Research
2003
- December 2003: Promises and Perils: A Genomics Primer
- December 2003: Forests and Other Family Trees
- August 28 2003: Brave new products: PCB-munching bacteria, spidery goats, scanning Quebec’s gene pool: biotechnology in M ontreal reveals some strange, innovative and scary projects
- May 1st, 2003: Biochemist’s microbes gobble toxic chemicals
2002
- December 2002: Industrious Research
- September 12th, 2002: Genetic advances may lead to environmental gains
- May 28th, 2002: Out on a limb - Biology professor relies on forest genetics in bid to save world's trees
- April 11th, 2002: Environment sparks Concordia-led genomics project
- April 3rd, 2002: The CSFG gets Genome Canada funding
- April 3rd, 2002: Génome Canada & Génome Québec approve "Genomic Approach to Identify Fungal Enzymes for Industrial Processes and Environmental Remediation" project
Principal Investigator: Dr Adrian Tsang - January 24th, 2002: Chemists look forward to real-world equipment in science complex
- January 10th, 2002: New Science Complex one of the continent's largest and smartest
2001
- October 11th, 2001: Science complex will bring scientists together
- April 12th, 2001: Concordia Researchers net NSERC Grants
- March 1st, 2001: Community meeting about construction at Loyola
- 2001-2002: Research Achievements: Green Genes
2000
- November 23rd, 2000: More effective sunscreens are on the way
- April 27th, 2000: Welcome to the new world of genomics
- 2000-2001: Research for the Real World
1999
- April 22nd, 1999: Concordia Genomics Centre attracts $2.94 million investment
- April 15th, 1999: Genomics Centre is taking shape
- February 11th 1999: New ways to protect the world's crops from salt
- January 1999: Can soil bacteria solve PCB disposal problems with bioremediation?
- January 2nd, 1999: Scientist mutating bacteria to eat PCBs