ASHG 2026 · Tier 1 Academic

Université de Montréal at ASHG 2026

Name: ASHG 2026 Annual Meeting
Start: 2026-10-20
End: 2026-10-24
Location: Montréal

Montreal, Quebec

Université de Montréal at ASHG 2026 in Montréal: 42 presentations (40 posters, 1 lightning talk, 1 platform talk); 16 research groups.

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Université de Montréal Montreal, Quebec	26 PhD Students · 6 PIs · 4 Postdocs · 1 Undergrad
Hussin's Computational Biomedicine Labmhi-omics.org/graduate-students Dry lab~5 people Analyzes ECG, genomic, metabolomic, biobank and clinical-cohort data with machine learning and deep learning. Applies these methods to cardiovascular diagnostics, precision medicine and equitable AI. 33 papers since 2024 › Prediction of incident atrial fibrillation using deep learning, clinical models, and polygenic scores European Heart Journal, 2024 A Responsible Framework for Applying Artificial Intelligence on Medical Images and Signals at the Point of Care: The PACS-AI Platform Canadian Journal of Cardiology, 2024 Plasma myo-inositol elevation in heart failure: clinical implications and prognostic significance. Results from the BElgian and CAnadian MEtabolomics in HFpEF (BECAME-HF) research project EBioMedicine, 2024 Source: OpenAlex author A5018478383 Funded by Institute for Data Valorization (IVADO), Fondation de l’Institut de Cardiologie de Montréal (FICM) +2 more › Institute for Data Valorization (IVADO) · active ““J.G.H. is supported by the Institute for Data Valorization (IVADO)”” Fondation de l’Institut de Cardiologie de Montréal (FICM) · active ““Fondation de l’Institut de Cardiologie de Montréal (FICM)”” Genome Quebec · active ““and Genome Quebec”” +1 more on the lab page Source: lab pages 9 platforms and techniques › Analyzes ECG Techniques machine learning and bioinformatics, deep learning, population and quantitative genetics, de novo mutation detection, recombination-event inference, selection-signature detection, deep neural embeddings, metabolite genome-wide association studies Source: lab pages No openings posted	Poster Wed Oct 21 2:30 pm Population-associated cardiac electrophysiology captured by ECG representation learning models Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Collaborators: Montreal Heart Institute Artificial intelligence Poster Wed Oct 21 2:30 pm HLA diversity shapes the performance of peptide–HLA predictors across viral and cancer-derived epitopes Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Collaborators: Montreal Heart Institute Artificial intelligenceBioinformaticsCOVID-19Databases Poster Thu Oct 22 4:15 pm Diet Network: a deep learning framework for genetic ancestry inference across heterogeneous genomic datasets Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Deep learningGenomicsLarge-scale biobanksPolygenic risk score Poster Thu Oct 22 4:15 pm Generalizability of AI-derived ECG representations across ancestries and biobanks Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Collaborators: Mila - Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute, Montreal Heart Institute Artificial intelligenceCardiovascular systemGenome-wide association studyPopulation genetics Poster Thu Oct 22 4:15 pm Multi-ancestry genetic architecture of AI-derived electrocardiographic phenotypes Complex Traits and Polygenic Disorders Collaborators: Montreal Heart Institute Artificial intelligenceCardiovascular systemGenome-wide association studyPopulation genetics Poster Fri Oct 23 2:30 pm Promoting pandemic preparedness by leveraging AI strategies to capture epistatic viral-host interactions Complex Traits and Polygenic Disorders Collaborators: Montreal Heart Institute Artificial intelligenceBioinformaticsImmune systemCOVID-19
Jacquemont Labjacquemont-lab.org Dry lab~26 people Analyzes SNVs, indels, CNVs, EHR, EEG, eye tracking and resting-state fMRI data. Uses Quebec 1000 Families and international cohorts to study cognition and neuropsychiatric conditions. 64 papers since 2024 › Genetic and phenotypic similarity across major psychiatric disorders: a systematic review and quantitative assessment Translational Psychiatry, 2024 Thalamocortical organoids enable in vitro modeling of 22q11.2 microdeletion associated with neuropsychiatric disorders Cell stem cell, 2024 Pathogenic variants in KMT2C result in a neurodevelopmental disorder distinct from Kleefstra and Kabuki syndromes The American Journal of Human Genetics, 2024 Source: OpenAlex author A5076029433 Funded by IRSC/Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada, IRSC/Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada +4 more › IRSC/Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada, PVXXXXXX-(PJT) Subvention Projet · 2024 - 2030 “2024 - 2030 SCALE - Social Cognition in Autism across LEvels Funding sources: IRSC/Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada” IRSC/Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada, PVXXXXXX-(PJT) Subvention Projet · 2023 - 2030 “2023 - 2030 Combining Space, Time, and cell types to decode and explain the effect sizes of rare genomic variants on cognition and psychopathology Funding sources: IRSC/Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada” NIH/National Institutes of Health (NIH), PVXXXXXX-Subvention de recherche · 2023 - 2028 “2023 - 2028 Understanding Rare Genetic Variation and Disease Risk: A Global Neurogenetics Initiative Funding sources: NIH/National Institutes of Health (NIH)” +3 more on the lab page Source: lab pages 8 platforms and techniques › Works with eye tracking, EEG, EHR, resting-state fMRI Techniques bioinformatics pipelines, artificial intelligence, genome-wide analysis, randomized controlled trial Source: lab pages Currently hiring › “We are currently recruiting!” Source: lab positions page	Poster Wed Oct 21 2:30 pm Heterogeneity of Brain Dynamics in Genetic and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Complex Traits and Polygenic Disorders Collaborators: Robotics and AI Institute Complex diseasesCopy number/structural variationNeurodevelopmentalNeurogenetics Poster Wed Oct 21 2:30 pm ★ Reviewers’ Choice Bridging Genetic Risk and Transcriptional Changes in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Developmental Cell-Type Analysis Molecular Effects of Genetic Variation Collaborators: Yale University AutismNeurogeneticsRare variantsRNA-seq Poster Thu Oct 22 4:15 pm A Gene-Based CNV-GWAS Investigating Autism Risk Complex Traits and Polygenic Disorders Collaborators: CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center, McGill University +2 more AutismBioinformaticsCopy number/structural variationIntellectual and developmental disability Poster Thu Oct 22 4:15 pm ★ Reviewers’ Choice Spatial MECP2 gradients reveal transcriptomic vulnerability of motor and language networks in Rett syndrome Mendelian Phenotypes Collaborators: University of Pennsylvania, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Mendelian disorderMolecular pathophysiologyNeurodevelopmentalRNA-seq Poster Fri Oct 23 2:30 pm Using multi-omics knowledge graphs to discover novel neurodevelopmental disorders mechanisms Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Artificial intelligenceNeurodevelopmentalNeurogeneticsSystems biology Moderator Sat Oct 24 9:45 am X,Y and Why? - Mechanism of Sex Bias in Neuronal Disorders
Tétreault Laboratorymartinetetreaultlab.ca Wet + dry lab~10 people Combines WGS, RNA-seq, Oxford Nanopore long reads, 10X single-cell sequencing and CRISPR/Cas9 models. Studies Parkinson’s disease, ataxia and myopathies. 22 papers since 2024 › Neuronal lipid droplets play a conserved and sex-biased role in maintaining whole-body energy homeostasis Nature Metabolism, 2026 Mapping the peripheral immune landscape of Parkinson’s disease patients with single-cell sequencing Brain, 2025 Sustained IFN signaling is associated with delayed development of SARS-CoV-2-specific immunity Nature Communications, 2024 Source: OpenAlex author A5015673980 Funded by Genome Canada › Genome Canada, Novel Genome Canada Health Initiative · active “Tetreault Lab Receives Funding in the Novel Genome Canada Health Initiative!” Source: lab pages 14 platforms and techniques › Works with GridION, P2 Solo, Oxford Nanopore long-read sequencing, 10X platform, CRISPR-Cas9 editing, Whole-Exome Sequencing, RNA-seq, methyl-ATAC-sequencing Techniques Variant calling, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, C. elegans disease models, Myoblast cell models, TCR clonotype profiling, Differential expression and RNA analysis Source: lab pages Currently hiring › “The lab is currently looking for new graduate students” Source: lab positions page	Talk Wed Oct 21 2:23 pm A human IARS1 mechanism links deep intronic regulation and coding variation to tissue-specific myopathy Genetic Variation: From Catalogs to Consequences Collaborators: Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval, McGill University Molecular pathophysiologyVariant interpretationGene regulationExome/genome sequencing Poster Thu Oct 22 4:15 pm ★ Reviewers’ Choice A human IARS1 mechanism links deep intronic regulation and coding variation to tissue-specific myopathy Molecular Effects of Genetic Variation Collaborators: Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval, McGill University Exome/genome sequencingGene regulationMolecular pathophysiologyMuscular abnormalities Poster Thu Oct 22 4:15 pm Integrative Omics Approach to Elucidate Molecular Signatures in Parkinsonisms Omics Technologies NeurogeneticsTranscriptomeBioinformaticsRNA-seq Poster Thu Oct 22 4:15 pm Identifying novel genes involved in Sleepwalking Disorder throughWhole Exome Sequencing (WES) Molecular Effects of Genetic Variation Collaborators: Université de Montpellier, Canadian Sleep & Circadian Network BioinformaticsGenomicsExome/genome sequencingFamily history Poster Fri Oct 23 2:30 pm Population-specific immune architectures in Parkinson's disease: insights from European and African-Caribbean cohorts Complex Traits and Polygenic Disorders Collaborators: Institut du Cerveau RNA-seqVariant interpretationLinkage disequilibrium
Lettre Lablettrelab.ca Wet + dry lab~13 people Analyzes whole-genome, single-cell RNA-seq, proteomics and pangenomic data. Runs CRISPR/Cas9 screens for cardiovascular and blood-disease precision medicine. 40 papers since 2024 › Polygenic prediction of body mass index and obesity through the life course and across ancestries Nature Medicine, 2025 Quercetin Reduces Vascular Senescence and Inflammation in Symptomatic Male but Not Female Coronary Artery Disease Patients Aging Cell, 2025 Joint genotypic and phenotypic outcome modeling improves base editing variant effect quantification Nature Genetics, 2024 Source: OpenAlex author A5080225460 Funded by Canada Research Chairs, CIHR +1 more › Canada Research Chairs, Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Heart and Blood Diseases Genetics · 2022 A federal award that pays part of the chair holder's salary plus research support, five years for Tier 2 and seven for Tier 1. “Prof. [name] is awarded a tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Heart and Blood Diseases Genetics” CIHR · active Canada's federal health-research funder, the equivalent of the NIH. “one or more CIHR- or NIH/NHGRI-funded projects” NIH/NHGRI · active “one or more CIHR- or NIH/NHGRI-funded projects” Source: lab pages 14 platforms and techniques › Works with Whole-genome sequencing, Single-cell RNA-Seq, Proteomics, RNA-sequencing, ATAC-sequencing, Hi-C, CRISPR/Cas9 genome-editing screens, Whole-exome sequencing Techniques CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, Mendelian randomization, Pangenomic approaches, Single-cell methods, Base editing, Polygenic risk scores Source: lab pages Currently hiring › “Opportunities exist for talented and motivated individuals (students, postdocs, fellows, programmers, bioinformaticians, and (bio)statisticians) to join our research activities.” Source: lab positions page	Poster Wed Oct 21 2:30 pm Sex-stratified regional WGS-based association study identifies cell-type- and sex-specific regulatory elements at the COL4A1/COL4A2 locus for cardiovascular traits Molecular Effects of Genetic Variation Collaborators: Montreal Heart Institute, Washington University in St. Louis Genome-wide association studyCardiovascular systemMulti-omicsLarge-scale biobanks Poster Wed Oct 21 2:30 pm A pangenomic approach reveals new structural variants associated with gene expression in the CARTaGENE cohort Complex Traits and Polygenic Disorders Collaborators: Montreal Heart Institute Copy number/structural variationExpression quantitative trait lociGenomicsLarge-scale biobanks Poster Fri Oct 23 2:30 pm Whole-genome sequence analyses enable the discovery of rare and common genetic variants associated with hematological traits that are missed by imputation- and exome-based methods Complex Traits and Polygenic Disorders Collaborators: University of Exeter, University of Pennsylvania +2 more Genome-wide association studyHematopoietic systemPolygenic risk scoreRare variants Poster Fri Oct 23 2:30 pm Integrating single-cell multiomics and genetic fine-mapping prioritizes variants and genes implicated in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Molecular Effects of Genetic Variation Collaborators: Montreal Heart Institute Cardiovascular systemBioinformaticsGene regulationComplex diseases
Legault Lablab.marclegault.com/en/index.html Dry lab~5 people Develops bioinformatics, statistical and AI methods on genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics data. Applies them to inflammatory bowel disease and type 1 diabetes pharmacotherapy. 17 papers since 2024 › Medication-based mortality prediction in COPD using machine learning and conventional statistical methods International Journal of Medical Informatics, 2025 A flexible machine learning Mendelian randomization estimator applied to predict the safety and efficacy of sclerostin inhibition The American Journal of Human Genetics, 2025 Association Between Circulating Vitamin K Levels, Gut Microbiome, and Type 1 Diabetes: A Mendelian Randomization Study Nutrients, 2024 Source: OpenAlex author A5046714332 7 platforms and techniques › Techniques TWAS, Mendelian randomization, Partitioned polygenic risk scores, Contrastive learning, Agentic AI, Causal inference, Neural networks Source: lab pages No funding stated · No openings posted	Poster Wed Oct 21 2:30 pm Robust Mendelian Randomization Estimation using Weighted Quantile Regression Statistical Genetics and Genetic Epidemiology Collaborators: McGill University Genetic epidemiologyMendelian randomizationStatistical genetics Poster Wed Oct 21 2:30 pm Integrating sociodemographic, clinical and multi-omic data to predict vascular complications in type 1 diabetes Statistical Genetics and Genetic Epidemiology Collaborators: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine, University of Geneva DiabetesMulti-omicsGenetic epidemiologyPrecision medicine Poster Wed Oct 21 2:30 pm ★ Reviewers’ Choice Identification of inflammatory bowel disease-associated genes at the single-cell resolution Complex Traits and Polygenic Disorders Expression quantitative trait lociMendelian randomizationGastrointestinal systemImmune system Moderator Thu Oct 22 8:15 am From Labels to Landscapes: Leveraging Local Ancestry and the Ancestry Continuum to Maximize Cross-Ancestry Association
Samarut laboratory (Samlab)samlab.ca Wet lab~11 people Studies rare-disease gene function in vivo using zebrafish and in vitro/in vivo models. Validates patient mutations and develops translational models for rare genetic diseases. 29 papers since 2024 › Novel loss-of-function variants expand ABCC9-related intellectual disability and myopathy syndrome Brain, 2024 Dysregulated lysosomal exocytosis drives protease-mediated cartilage pathogenesis in multiple lysosomal disorders iScience, 2024 A comprehensive assessment of palmatine as anticonvulsant agent – In vivo and in silico studies Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 2024 Source: OpenAlex author A5009735966 6 platforms and techniques › Techniques zebrafish models, functional genomics, translational in vivo models, zebrafish genetic avatars, human neurons, patient-variant functional validation Source: lab pages No funding stated · No openings posted	Poster Wed Oct 21 2:30 pm RFC1, a gene involved in rare late-onset ataxia, regulates cerebellar neurogenesis Molecular Effects of Genetic Variation Collaborators: Université du Québec à Montréal NeurodegenerationTransgenic modelCharacterization of disordersBrain/nervous system Poster Fri Oct 23 2:30 pm THAP12 as a novel master regulator of mitochondrial function Molecular Effects of Genetic Variation EpilepsyMetabolic disorderMitochondriaNeurodevelopmental Poster Fri Oct 23 2:30 pm From Gene to Seizure: Defining When THAP12 Loss Disrupts Brain Development and Triggers Epilepsy Genetic Therapies and Precision Medicine Candidate geneEpilepsyGene regulationNeurodevelopmental
Taliun Labsgagliano.github.io/people Dry lab~7 people Analyzes genetic, epigenomic and health datasets with statistical, computational and machine-learning methods. Studies aging-related neurodegenerative, cardiovascular and kidney diseases. 41 papers since 2024 › Large-scale genome-wide association analyses identify novel genetic loci and mechanisms in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Nature Genetics, 2025 Astrocytic RNA editing regulates the host immune response to alpha-synuclein Science Advances, 2025 A multi-ancestry genetic reference for the Quebec population medRxiv, 2025 Source: OpenAlex author A5064487935 Funded by NSERC, Brain Canada & Krembil Foundation +9 more › NSERC, Discovery Grant · 2025–2030 Canada's base operating grant for natural-science and engineering labs, typically five years. “NSERC Discovery Grant: “Methods development to promote the inclusion of X chromosome variation into genetic association analyses” 2025–2030” CIHR, Project Grant, PheWeb-2.0 · 2025–2029 Canada's federal health-research funder, the equivalent of the NIH. “CIHR Project Grant: “PheWeb-2.0” 2025–2029” Brain Canada & Krembil Foundation, Accelerator Grant · 2026–2028 “Brain Canada & Krembil Foundation Accelerator Grant: Neurodegeneration x Immunology 2026–2028” +8 more on the lab page Source: lab pages 10 platforms and techniques › Analyzes PheWeb/PheWeb2, PRSWeb, Whole-genome sequencing, Array genotyping Techniques Machine learning, Sex-specific Mendelian randomization, Genome-wide association studies, Phenome-wide scans, Polygenic risk scores, Interactive GWAS visualization Source: lab pages Currently hiring › “Position Openings! Starting Winter 2028. We are seeking highly-motivated trainees to join our computational lab” Source: lab positions page	Poster Thu Oct 22 4:15 pm PheWeb2.1: Exploring stratified GWAS and interaction results with the ability to easily append new summary statistics Genetic, Genomic, and Epigenomic Resources and Databases Collaborators: Montreal Heart Institute, McGill University +1 more Gene environment interactionGenome-wide association studyPhenome-wide associationComplex diseases Poster Fri Oct 23 2:30 pm Integrative Bioinformatics Analysis Reveals Genetic Overlap Between Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Cardiometabolic Traits Complex Traits and Polygenic Disorders Collaborators: Montreal Heart Institute BioinformaticsCardiovascular systemComplex diseasesGenetic variation Poster Fri Oct 23 2:30 pm Autosomal type IV collagen genes display sex differences in genetic risk for hematuria Complex Traits and Polygenic Disorders Collaborators: Montreal Heart Institute, Boston Children's Hospital +4 more Complex diseasesGenetic variationGenitourinary systemGenome-wide association study
Manousaki Labmanousakilab.wordpress.com Dry lab~7 people Analyzes pharmacogenomic genes with population-genetic, transcriptomic and phenotypic methods. Studies childhood cardiometabolic, bone-health and growth-related diseases and traits. 29 papers since 2024 › Understanding the genetic complexity of puberty timing across the allele frequency spectrum Nature Genetics, 2024 Metabolome-wide Mendelian randomization for age at menarche and age at natural menopause Genome Medicine, 2024 Mendelian randomization identifies circulating proteins as biomarkers for age at menarche and age at natural menopause Communications Biology, 2024 Source: OpenAlex author A5053417689 Funded by Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé (FRQS) › Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé (FRQS), Chercheur-boursier – Junior 2 · 2025 “2025, Chercheur-boursier – Junior 2 – Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé (FRQS).” Source: lab pages 8 platforms and techniques › Techniques genetic epidemiology, bioinformatics, population genetics, gene-gene interaction, transcriptomic analyses, phenotypic analyses, genome-wide association studies, epigenome-wide association studies Source: lab pages Currently hiring › “We welcome talented students and postdoctoral fellows to join our team.” Source: lab positions page	Poster Wed Oct 21 2:30 pm The Genetic Prediction of Adult-onset Type 1 Diabetes Using Polygenic Scores Complex Traits and Polygenic Disorders Collaborators: McGill University, Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research +4 more DiabetesPolygenic risk scoreGenetic epidemiology Poster Thu Oct 22 4:15 pm Bidirectional Mendelian Randomization Study Identifies Protein Targets for Drug Repurposing in Type 1 Diabetes Complex Traits and Polygenic Disorders Collaborators: CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center Autoimmune disorderDiabetesGenome-wide association studyMendelian randomization
Anderson-Trocmé Labpopgen.ca Dry lab~2 people Develops computational methods for population-scale genomic and genealogical records, including ancestral recombination graphs. Studies spatial ancestry, evolution, human history and biodiversity. 4 platforms and techniques › Techniques Ancestral recombination graphs, Population-scale genealogical modeling, Evolutionary and demographic simulations, Spatial analysis of genetic variation Source: lab pages Currently hiring › “We're recruiting MSc, PhD, and postdoc candidates.” Source: lab positions page No funding stated	Talk Thu Oct 22 9:15 am Beyond population labels: A continuous PCA-based framework for ancestry-aware population genomics statistics in gnomAD Charting Human Genetic Variation Across Genomes, Populations, and Time Collaborators: University of Chicago Population structureGenetic variationLarge-scale biobanksComputational tools
Centre de recherche Azrieli du CHU Sainte-Justinerecherche.chusj.org/fr/Axes-de-recherche/Bio?id=62e6c513-6d7f-45d6-8747-0942e277b5d7 Wet + dry lab~298 people Supports single-cell genomics, Nanopore long-read sequencing, flow cytometry and microscopy. Advances prevention, diagnosis and treatment for mothers and children. Funded by Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé, IRSC +5 more › IRSC · active “Elle a des fonds de recherche des IRSC” Génome Québec et Génome Canada · active “co-dirige des projets de génomique à grande échelle financés par Génome Québec et Génome Canada” Fondation Charles-Bruneau · active “Fondation Charles-Bruneau” +4 more on the lab page Source: lab pages 15 platforms and techniques › Runs Single-cell genomics, Nanopore sequencing, BD FACSCanto II, BD LSRFortessa, Sony ID 7000, BD FACSAria Fusion, Leica TCS SP8, Zeiss AxioScan.Z1 Techniques Long-read sequencing, Bioinformatic analysis, Cell sorting, Confocal microscopy, Live-cell imaging, Biostatistics, REDCap data management Source: lab pages No openings posted	Poster Wed Oct 21 2:30 pm Shortening the diagnostic odyssey through rapid genomic sequencing can feel “like a tornado” for parents: Parental experiences of rapid whole genome sequencing in the PRAGMatIQ study Genetic Counseling, ELSI, and Education Collaborators: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine Psychosocial issuesGenomicsGenetic testingEthical, legal, and social implications Moderator Fri Oct 23 1:30 pm Returning ‘Omics Results to Patients to Improve Health
Dubé Labstatgen.org/fr/people.html Dry lab~11 people Develops statistical and bioinformatic tools for UK Biobank, genotyping-array and plasma-proteomic data. Applies them to cardiovascular, metabolic and pharmacogenomic studies. 142 papers since 2024 › Long-term trials of colchicine for secondary prevention of vascular events: a meta-analysis European Heart Journal, 2025 Prediction of incident atrial fibrillation using deep learning, clinical models, and polygenic scores European Heart Journal, 2024 Genome-wide association analysis provides insights into the molecular etiology of dilated cardiomyopathy Nature Genetics, 2024 Source: OpenAlex author A5021987832 Funded by CIHR, IRSC +4 more › CIHR, project grant · 2022-2028 Canada's federal health-research funder, the equivalent of the NIH. “2022-2028, funded by CIHR (project grant), PI : [name]” IRSC, Team grant · 2022-2028 “2022-2028, funded by IRSC (Team grant), PI: [name]” SPIIE, Canada Research Chair in Precision Medicine Data Analysis · 2020-2027 A federal award that pays part of the chair holder's salary plus research support, five years for Tier 2 and seven for Tier 1. “2020-2027, funded by SPIIE, PI: [name]” +3 more on the lab page Source: lab pages 15 platforms and techniques › Analyzes UK Biobank, HadUK-Grid, Genotyping arrays, Whole-genome sequencing, Affymetrix, Illumina, Plasma proteomics Techniques Statistical genetics, Pharmacogenomics, PheWAS, Genome-wide imputation, Gene-environment interaction GWAS, CNV/CNP analysis, Untargeted proteomics, Linkage disequilibrium and haplotype analysis Source: lab pages No openings posted	Poster Fri Oct 23 2:30 pm ★ Reviewers’ Choice Reduced cancer incidence associated with metformin use in DNMT3A-mutant clonal hematopoiesis Pharmacogenomics CancerDiabetesHematopoietic systemPharmacogenomics
Génétique et médecine génomique en inflammationicm-mhi.org/centre-de-recherche/laboratoires/laboratoires-fondamentaux/genetique-et-medecine-genomique-en-inflammation Dry lab~1 people Uses genome-wide association studies, next-generation sequencing, bioinformatics and integrative biology to study inflammatory, metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. Supports diagnosis, treatment and research tools. 26 papers since 2024 › Author Correction: A genomic mutational constraint map using variation in 76,156 human genomes Nature, 2024 Comprehensive Association Analyses of Extraintestinal Manifestations in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Gastroenterology, 2024 Challenges in IBD Research 2024: Precision Medicine Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, 2024 Source: OpenAlex author A5060728613 Funded by Canada Research Chairs, US National Institutes of Health - NIDDK +4 more › Canada Research Chairs, Chaire de recherche du Canada en génétique et médecine génomique en inflammation · 2005-2027 A federal award that pays part of the chair holder's salary plus research support, five years for Tier 2 and seven for Tier 1. “2005 – 2027: Chaire de recherche du Canada en génétique et médecine génomique en inflammation” US National Institutes of Health - NIDDK, U01 · 07/01/2022-06/30/2027 “Montreal-Boston Collaborative IBD Genetic Research Center, US National Institutes of Health -NIDDK U01, USA, DK062432 (Rioux, chercheur principal), 07/01/2022-06/30/2027” US National Institutes of Health - NIDDK, U24 · 07/01/2022-06/30/2027 “Inflammatory Bowel Disease Genetics Consortium Data Coordinating Center. US National Institutes of Health -NIDDK U24, USA, DK062429 (Rioux, co-chercheur), 07/01/2022-06/30/2027” +3 more on the lab page Source: lab pages 4 platforms and techniques › Analyzes Genome-wide association studies, Next-generation sequencing Techniques Bioinformatics and integrative biology, Locus mapping Source: lab pages No openings posted	Poster Fri Oct 23 2:30 pm iGenoMed-MTT: A Prospective Multi-Omics Study of Therapeutic Response to Advanced Therapies in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Omics Technologies Collaborators: Montreal Heart Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital +2 more ProteomicsPharmacologic therapy
Haley Lablabohaley.com Wet + dry lab~9 people Develops CRISPR, RNAi, degron and 2D/3D cellular-model technologies for functional-genomics screens. Applies findings to cancer, drug resistance and cell, gene and nucleic-acid therapies. 24 papers since 2024 › Chemically-inducible CRISPR/Cas9 circuits for ultra-high dynamic range gene perturbation Nature Communications, 2025 Towards designing improved cancer immunotherapy targets with a peptide-MHC-I presentation model, HLApollo Nature Communications, 2024 Accelerated drug-resistant variant discovery with an enhanced, scalable mutagenic base editor platform Cell Reports, 2024 Source: OpenAlex author A5057026801 Funded by Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ), American Cancer Society › Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ), Chair in Genomic Engineering · active “Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ) Chair in Genomic Engineering” American Cancer Society, Postdoctoral fellowship “he received a fellowship from the American Cancer Society” Source: lab pages 15 platforms and techniques › Works with Genome-scale loss-, gain- and modification-of-function screens, CRISPR-based gene activation, RNAi, Chemical-induced degrons, AAV, ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq, scRNA-seq Techniques 2D and 3D cellular models, Organoids, Pooled gene perturbation screening, Gene expression circuits, Synthetic mRNA delivery, Machine learning, Genome engineering Source: lab pages Currently hiring › “We’re currently recruiting interns, graduate students (Masters and PhD), and Postdoctoral Fellows.” Source: lab positions page	Poster Fri Oct 23 2:30 pm Genome-scale CRISPR activation screen analysis reveals state-aware growth regulators in cancer cells Omics Technologies BioinformaticsCancerComputational toolsGenome editing/CRISPR
LAVALLEE Lablavalleelab.com/home Wet + dry lab~11 people Uses bulk and single-cell genomic approaches, including single-cell and long-read sequencing, to study acute leukemia. Targets tumor-cell states, immune cells and leukemia predisposition. 37 papers since 2024 › DEK::NUP214 acts as an XPO1-dependent transcriptional activator of essential leukemia genes Leukemia, 2025 Senescence drives immunotherapy resistance by inducing an immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment Nature Communications, 2024 Immunotherapeutic targeting of surfaceome heterogeneity in AML Cell Reports, 2024 Source: OpenAlex author A5053604124 Funded by ESP-BIN, ESP-BIN +4 more › ESP-BIN, PhD funding · Dec 2025 “CON GRATULATIONS à Serigne Basse being awarded ESP-BIN PhD funding.” ESP-BIN, MSc funding · Dec 2025 “CON GRATULATIONS to Marc-Antoine Aubin being awarded a ESP-BIN Msc funding.” FRSQ, Junior 2 grant · May 2024 “CON GRATULATIONS to Vincent for obtaining FRSQ junior 2 grant!” +3 more on the lab page Source: lab pages 10 platforms and techniques › Works with single-cell platform, single-cell sequencing, long-read sequencing, germline sequencing, third-generation sequencing Techniques transcriptomic data analysis, epitranscriptomics, AML-derived plasmacytoid dendritic cells, single-cell classification, genomic and epigenomic exploration Source: lab pages Currently hiring › “We are looking for students at all levels (M.Sc, PhD and postdoc) to tackle single cell related research projects.” Source: lab positions page	Poster Thu Oct 22 4:15 pm Sample-specific Transcriptome References reveal Cell-type-specific Isoform expression in Acute Myeloid Leukemia using Long-Read Single-Cell RNA Sequencing Cancer Collaborators: UNSW Sydney Long-read sequencingSingle-cellAlternative splicingBioinformatics
Krajinovic Lab Works in clinical genetics and therapeutics.	Poster Wed Oct 21 2:30 pm ★ Reviewers’ Choice Pharmacogenetics of bone toxicity in childhood leukemia Pharmacogenomics Collaborators: CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center, Boston Children's Hospital CancerPharmacogenomicsPolymorphismSNP analysis/discovery Poster Wed Oct 21 2:30 pm Expression associated polymorphisms and 6-mercaptopurine hematologic toxicity in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients Pharmacogenomics Collaborators: CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center Genetic variationGenome-wide association studyGenomicsGenotype-phenotype correlations
Yaghoobi Lab Works in rare disease and population genetics.	Poster Fri Oct 23 2:30 pm Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase gene mutations: Prevalence and mutational spectrum in a French-Canadian population and Phenome-wide Association Study Mendelian Phenotypes Collaborators: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine, McGill University +1 more Population geneticsGenotype-phenotype correlationsMendelian disorderPhenome-wide association
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