CARTaGENE is a public research platform associated with CHU Sainte-Justine in Montreal, Quebec. It aims to enhance health research by providing a comprehensive database of biological samples and health-related data from around 43,000 Quebec residents. The platform focuses on improving the understanding of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, by identifying their genetic and environmental causes.

CARTaGENE offers access to a biobank that includes biological samples like blood, serum, and urine, along with extensive health and lifestyle data. This resource supports researchers in studying chronic diseases through detailed health information and socio-demographic data. The platform encourages collaboration with the scientific community by inviting researchers to submit project proposals to utilize its dataset. CARTaGENE is funded by various organizations and is part of the Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow’s Health initiative, which studies health outcomes across Canada.