Canada’s standardization of environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis reaches new heights with the launch of the second national eDNA standard, CSA W219. This groundbreaking standard, developed by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), establishes performance criteria for targeted quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). CSA W219 is a companion to the first Canadian Read more…
GEO BON: Global Conference: Monitoring Biodiversity for Action, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, October 2023 Valérie Langlois and collaborators (Hydro-Québec and MELCCFP) participate to a discussion panel! Panel Title: Genomic Translation: Adoption and Use of Genomic Tools and Technologies to Monitor Biodiversity (PANEL) Speakers: Jennifer Sunday (Assistant professor, Department of Biology, McGill Read more…
It was with great sadness that we learned of Louis Bernatchez’s passing on September 28, 2023 Louis was a very accomplished scientist, colleague, friend, dad, and partner to Caroline. Having Louis on the iTrackDNA team was amazing as his experience, wisdom and friendship helped getting the project funded, started, and Read more…
Science Rendezvous is a one-day STEM festival for scientists of all ages! iTrackDNA presented a workshop at University of Victoria May 13th 2023 See the events on website The University of Victoria and Camosun College partner once again to bring science Rendezvous to Victoria
The public consultation period for the second national CSA eDNA standard on “Performance criteria for eDNA and eRNA analyses by targeted quantitative polymerase chain reaction” has begun! As per the usual accredited process, the public consultation period is two months. During this time, you are invited to review the draft Read more…
Le Zoo Sauvage de St-Félicien is joining the iTrackDNA team! A new collaborator that will highly contribute to our molecular tools validation! Thanks! (Articles and Interview in French only) Read Radio-Canada – Zoo sauvage au coeur d’un projet mené par une robervaloise Listen to Maxime Simard with Valérie KYK 97.5fm Read more…
Valérie Langlois and Benoit Croteau (Director of Territory and Environment, Abitibiwinni) interviewed and talk about their partnership in the iTrackDNA project (in French only). Listen to the interview
