TAQc offers specialized training services to develop environmental DNA (eDNA) skills for researchers, environmental managers, consultants, and other professionals interested in this emerging technology.
Theoretical Training
Fundamental principles of eDNA and applications for environmental monitoring
Practical Training
Field sampling techniques and hands-on methodology training
Laboratory Workshops
DNA extraction and analysis methods with expert guidance
Bioinformatics Training
eDNA Data storage and processing and analysis computational methods
Learning Formats
- ⏰ Intensive workshops: One to multi-day sessions
- 🎨 Custom training: Programs adapted to specific needs
Target Audience
- 🎓 Researchers and students
- 🌲 Wildlife and environmental managers
- 📋 Environmental consultants
- 🧪 Laboratory personnel
- 🏛️ First Nations representatives
- 🏗️ Environmental project managers
Contact us to develop a training program adapted to your specific needs.
eDNA Training Service Providers
Connect with certified training experts and educational institutions providing environmental DNA training services across different regions.
Quebec
Service providers in Quebec
Valérie Langlois Laboratory (INRS)
qPCR analysis, metabarcoding, validated kits, standardization
Annie Claude Bélisle laboratory (UQAT)
Training dedicated to First Nations, terrestrial wildlife detection, sampling design
Association des biologistes du Québec (ABQ)
The ABQ is a non-profit organization that brings together more than 1,000 members from the vast field of biological sciences. In addition to its annual general meeting, the ABQ offers its members an annual conference and cutting-edge training adapted to the needs of professionals, including continuous training in environmental DNA.
Olivier Morissette Laboratory (UQAC)
Research on eco-evolutionary impacts of anthropogenic disturbances on freshwater fish populations. Services include sampling, DNA extraction, qPCR analysis, and data analysis for conservation and sustainable fisheries management.
Génome Québec - Centre d'expertise et de services (CES)
The Centre d'expertise et de services (CES) of Génome Québec is a key player in the development and deployment of environmental DNA projects in Quebec. With cutting-edge scientific and technological expertise, the CES supports its partners at every stage — from DNA extraction to high-throughput sequencing, quality control, and advanced bioinformatics analyses. This integrated mastery enables the generation of reliable, robust, and actionable data for research, conservation, and ecosystem management. Notable projects include Mission ADNeau (aquatic biodiversity education) and Code Béluga (St. Lawrence beluga whale monitoring).
eNA Discovery Hub (McGill University)
A CFI-funded, multi-user Living Lab at McGill University advancing environmental nucleic acid (eNA) approaches — eDNA and eRNA — for biodiversity monitoring and ecosystem health. The Hub offers high-sensitivity molecular tools, and bioinformatics capacity, with support for project design, sampling, standardized protocols, data processing, and quality control. It serves academic, government, NGO, and industry partners across Canada.
Canada
Canadian service providers
C. Helbing Laboratory (University of Victoria, BC)
Standardization, eRNA and eDNA development, protocol validation, IntegritE-DNA method development