ABOUT BQC19
WHAT IS THE BIOBANQUE QUÉBÉCOISE DE LA COVID-19 (BQC19)?
The Biobanque Québécoise de la COVID-19 (BQC19) is a pan-provincial initiative to collect, store and share data and samples from patients with mild or severe forms of COVID-19, as well as from control subjects. These samples, collected during the acute phase of the disease as well as during longitudinal follow-ups between 2020 and 2024, cover the different waves of the pandemic. This collection of samples and data will enable us to respond to the public health challenges associated with the pandemic in a scientific and efficient way.
OBJECTIVES AND FUNDING
Funded by several entities, including the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé (FRQ-S), Génome Québec, the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec, BQC19 has collected a significant number of samples from ten facilities across Quebec. Its aim is to better understand the evolution and determinants of the infection caused by SARS-CoV-2, while supporting global research on COVID-19.
BQC19 MISSION
The main mission of the BQC19 is to ensure that scientists have optimal access to the biological materials and data they need to conduct research on COVID-19. This will enable us to meet the public health challenges posed by the pandemic, on the basis of sound scientific research and within a rigorous ethical and legal framework.
GOVERNANCE AND
ACCOUNTABILITY OF
THE BIOBANQUE QUÉBÉCOISE
DE LA COVID-19 (BQC19)
The Biobanque québécoise de la COVID-19 (BQC19) is structured with rigorous management and clear governance to guarantee project integrity and efficiency. It includes several governance bodies:
- Governance Committee
- Steering Committee
- Independent Data and Sample Access Committee
International Scientific Council
In addition to these committees, the BQC19 includes various sub-committees responsible for a variety of tasks, such as scientific priorities, communication, and ethical, legal and social issues. The governance of the BQC19 is guided by a precise management framework, ensuring efficient coordination in line with ethical and scientific requirements.
RESPONSABILITIES
The BQC19 is accountable to the funding organizations that support its activities, and to the multicenter ethics committee that validated the project. This structure guarantees transparency and rigorous monitoring throughout the research process.