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Join us as a sponsor of the 2026 GSC Collaborator Forum – Spotlight on Omics!

Hosted by the GSC, this year’s forum will convene present and future leaders across genomics, bioinformatics, healthcare, and industry to explore innovative omics applications and pathways to real world impact

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This #InternationalWomensDay we are celebrating the brilliant women of the GSC driving innovation in genomics.

From developing new technologies to decoding complex genomes, their work is shaping the future of discovery science!
Thank you for pushing boundaries every day 💜

#IWD2026 #WomenInSTEM

“Genomics is much more than a science – It’s foundational”

Behind every breakthrough is a team united by purpose – learn more about our our history, our expanded mandate, and what lies ahead:

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A new chapter for the GSC. New vision, new scope — coming tomorrow!

Proud to share that the GSC is featured in the BC Life Sciences Series on genomics as a critical piece of infrastructure and expertise behind B.C.'s global leadership in genomics!

Read the full story here: www.britishcolumbia.ca/news-stories...

#Genomics #LifeSciences #BCResearch #GSC

🔬In 2025, we launched clinical whole genome sequencing for hereditary cancer testing – a major milestone for precision medicine in BC! This strengthens the province’s ability to advance research and improve cancer care.

Read more: www.bcgsc.ca/news/whole-g...

As 2025 comes to a close, we are grateful for the researchers, partners, and collaborators who help turn genomics into impact — from precision health to biodiversity and sustainability.

Thank you for being part of the journey. Here’s to continued discovery in 2026!

#Genomics #Bioeconomy

🚀 Record-breaking month at the GSC!

Our teams delivered 195 TB of sequencing yield in November, pushing us past 7.5 PB total — a milestone made possible by world-class expertise, technology, and teamwork.
Proud of everyone who helped make this happen!

#Genomics #Innovation #BCResearch

We were delighted to host Dr. Marco Todesco and his UBC 4th-year students for a tour of the GSC!

Thanks to Dr. Andy Mungall and Dr. Richard Moore for leading the class through our world-class facilities, we hope to see many of these future scientists again soon!

#Genomics #UBC #STEM

The GSC Collaborator Forum 2025 brought together BC’s genomics community for a day of inspiring talks, rapid-fire research pitches, and a celebration of collaboration and innovation.

Thank you to all speakers, sponsors & staff who made it possible!

#GSCForum2025 #Genomics

Congratulations to all our finalists!

Next up: rapid fire talks from our Sequence to Innovate competition finalists and selected abstract presentations 🧪

Our final speaker for Session 3 is Dr. Ariel Jaimovich from Ultima Genomics, another Gold Sponsor for the GSC Collab Forum.

Many thanks to Dr. Robin Coope for chairing this session!

Our last session of the day starts with a talk from Dr. Loren Riesberg, on "Recombination and Speciation"!

Up next — our Expert Panel: “Ask the GSC” 💬

Chaired by Dr. Yussanne Ma, this interactive session invites our collaborators and guests to engage directly with GSC scientists and leaders. We're looking forward to the discussion!

Our final speaker for Session 2 is Mena Farag from Illumina , also our Gold Sponsor for the forum! He will be speaking on "Illumina Technology Updates: Fall 2025"

Up next is Dr. Leonard Foster, with his talk on "Same-cell measurements of the lipidome and proteome"

Kicking off Session 2, Dr. Adi Steif takes the stage with her talk on "Universal inference of cell cycle and dormancy dynamics with Ouroboros"

Fueling up before Session 2!

Time for a coffee break! ☕

Don't forget to check out the GSC booths to meet our team members and grab some swag!

Our last speaker for Session 1 is Dr. Adrianne Suarez-Gonzalez from @10xgenomics.bsky.social, also our Gold Sponsor for the forum. She is speaking on "More impactful research with high-performance single cell at any scale"

Many thanks to Dr. Frederica Di Palma for chairing this session!

Taking the stage now, Dr. Samuel Aparicio joining us remote, and his talk "The origins and consequences of gene dosage mutations in cancer"

The first session of the GSC Collaborator Forum 2025 is underway! 🧬

We're welcoming to the stage now Dr. Marco Marra, speaking on "Single cell approaches to characterize pediatric malignancies"

We're live now at the GSC Collaborator's Forum! 🎉

The event opened with inspiring remarks from Dr. Federica Di Palma and Dr. Steven Jones, setting the stage for a day of collaboration, discovery, and forward-looking science

Follow along for more updates!

The @bcgsc.ca mandate has expanded beyond health to include forestry, marine science, agriculture, biodiversity & climate change—showcasing genomics’ growing impact across BC.

Learn more: www.bcgsc.ca/news/gsc-expands-mandate-advance-genomic-innovation-across-health-environment-and-indu…

#Genomics

🏆 Gold Sponsor Spotlight – 2025 GSC Collaborator Forum

We are excited to welcome 10x Genomics and Adriana Suarez-Gonzalez, Senior Science and Technology Advisor, to the GSC Collaborator Forum. She will be speaking on “More impactful research with high-performance single call at any scale.”