The Institute builds upon the existing scientific, technical, and administrative leadership of its membership. Collectively, we harness the Institute’s interdisciplinary scientific and medical expertise to tackle the ambitious joint research challenges of national and international scope, while also supporting the goals of individual investigators and research groups.

Scientific Director

Our founding director, Professor Mark Lathrop, is a global authority in human genomics research. Dr. Lathrop oversees the development and strategic execution of the research, including capacity building, establishing academic priorities and other core activities that are integral to the Institute’s overreaching objectives.

Mark Lathrop

Executive Committee

Chairing the Executive Committee is Professor Philippe Gros. The Executive Committee oversees and contributes to the Institute’s priorities, large-scale funding, recruitment opportunities and infrastructure optimization. It helps guide strategic planning, develop policies and procedures, contribute to establishing the Institute’s scientific programs, approve the budget and validate decisions of the Research Management Committee. 

Philippe Gros
Administration

Administrative Support

Experienced staff provide support in the following key activities

  • Academic Affairs: they foster the professional development of Institute members, and guide the implementation of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and SGBA+ plan
  • Strategic Alliances and Partnering: they connect and build partnerships beyond the Institute
  • Sponsored Research: they work with researchers on grant proposals, submissions, award management, and compliance
  • Graduate Studies: they oversee the Institute’s educational and training missions

The Institute’s administrative support team  provides the specialized and local support needed for management of research infrastructure and other day-to-day activities:

  • General Manager: they oversee human resources, finances, and infrastructure operations
  • Program Managers: they oversee platforms and large projects
  • Media Specialist: they develop the Institute’s media footprint
  • Outreach Manager: they connect the Institute with patient groups and other organizations involved in genomic medicine