Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series: From Diversity to Discovery CPHI Data Flows Through the PCGL
The Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series will advance the vision of Dr. William Feindel (1918鈥�2014), Former Director of the Neuro (1972鈥�1984), to constantly bridge the clinical and research realms. The talks will highlight the latest advances and discoveries in neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, and neuroimaging.
Speakers will include scientists from across The Neuro, as well as colleagues and collaborators locally and from around the world. The series is intended to provide a virtual forum for scientists and trainees to continue to foster interdisciplinary exchanges on the mechanisms, diagnosis and treatment of brain and cognitive disorders.
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Host: Udunna Anazodo
From Diversity to Discovery CPHI Data Flows Through the PCGL
Abstract: The Canadian Precision Health Initiative (CPHI) is creating a national resource of diverse whole-genome data linked to clinical and metadata. This session will introduce the CPHI portfolio, outline governance pillars ensuring reusability and trust, and explain how data are curated and accessed via the Pan鈥慍anadian Genome Library (PCGL) in a secure environment. Discussions about applications from neurogenetics and other fields will show how this system supports research and accelerates discoveries, therefore establishing the value of such national assets.
脡tienne Richer
Director, Genomics Programs
Dr. 脡tienne Richer holds a postdoctoral background in the genetics of infectious diseases and has pharmacoeconomic consultancy experience across various healthcare sectors. His dedication to advancing the genomics community began in 2011, when he joined the CIHR Institute of Genetics (IG) as Assistant Director and later became Associate Scientific Director.
Over 14 years in that role, 脡tienne has been instrumental in shaping and implementing the institute鈥檚 strategic vision. He has strengthened connections with the national research community and established numerous international partnerships, expanding opportunities for Canada鈥檚 genomics sector.
脡tienne鈥檚 expertise and collaborative leadership have earned widespread recognition, including his election as Chair of the Health Economics Working Group of ICPerMed and subsequent appointment as Chair of ICPerMed.
Continuing to build on this experience, 脡tienne now serves as Director, Genomics Programs at Genome Canada, where he brings his passion and vision to drive mission-driven innovation and help foster a thriving Canadian genomic ecosystem.