New Funding opportunity for Company-driven RNA Innovation | AReNA

Seize the opportunities offered by RNA therapies and propel your business forward by investing in cutting-edge technologies. As part of AReNA – Québec’s RNA Hub, we are pleased to support the launch of a call for projects aimed at fostering the development of innovative technologies serving the RNA therapy sector.This program, funded by the Ministry…

CQDM funds two collaborative research projects to unlock the potential of RNA therapies

Announcement BOSTON, June 16, 2025 – CQDM is proud to announce the funding of two collaborative research projects focused on the development of RNA-based therapies. Unveiled during the BIO International Convention in Boston, in the presence of Mr. Christopher Skeete, Minister for the Economy, Minister Responsible for the Fight Against Racism and Minister Responsible for…

CQDM Welcomes Daiichi Sankyo, Ono Pharmaceutical, and Otsuka Pharmaceutical as Newest Members of Its Consortium, Strengthening Its Ability to Connect Canada’s Biopharmaceutical Ecosystem with Global Pharmaceutical Leaders

Announcement BOSTON, June 17, 2025 – CQDM is proud to announce the addition of three leading Japanese pharmaceutical companies—Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd., Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., and McQuade Center for Strategic Research and Development (MSRD), an indirect subsidiary of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.—to its growing biopharmaceutical consortium. This strategic expansion strengthens CQDM’s industry reach and reinforces…

New leadership at CQDM

A New Chapter Begins at CQDM Montreal, June 11, 2025 — Last night, CQDM paid a heartfelt and grateful tribute to its outgoing President and CEO, Diane Gosselin, co-founder of the organization, as she prepares to retire. Held in the presence of our committee members and many key players from the life sciences ecosystem, the…

Call for Ideas in Radiopharmaceuticals 

CQDM and the Centre for Probe Development and Commercialization (CPDC) are pleased to announce a strategic initiative  to support the development of next-generation radiopharmaceuticals in Canada. This collaboration represents a unique opportunity to align Canada’s strengths and global expertise in this expanding field. Together we are initiating a collective effort that will foster innovation and…

CQDM and Oncopole are proud to announce the funding of a theranostic project, a pioneering approach set to transform cancer diagnosis and treatment

Announcement Montreal, May 13, 2025 – CQDM and l’Oncopole, pôle cancer du FRQ-santé, are proud to announce the funding of a collaborative research project as part of the Call for collaborative research projects on precision care in oncology. This project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a radiopharmaceutical anti-cancer therapy, that can both diagnose cancer…

Effervescence Panel with Conscience

As part of our partnership with Conscience, CQDM is proud to co-host a panel at EFFERVESCENCE 2025, the must-attend life sciences event in North America.🎤 Panel: Building the Future Together – Open Science in Drug DevelopmentThis discussion will bring together Matt Goddeeris (Every Cure), Sébastien Giguère (Valence Discovery), Jason Karamchandani (C-BIG Repository, McGill University), and…