We're thrilled to announce Marlies Rise as the next President & CEO of @genomeatlantic.bsky.social , effective in early May! With 20+ yrs of leadership in research & innovation, she's the ideal leader to carry our work forward. Read our full Board announcement bit.ly/40HZRWF
#Genomics transforms health in Atlantic Canada. From preventing fatal heart disease to faster rare disease diagnosis to mental health breakthroughs - better health outcomes for all. Learn how Genomics is improving health, the economy & the environment annualreport.geno mental health breakthroughs
Understanding the seafloor for smarter energy development. @genomeatlantic & NS Dept. of Energy use #genomics to map methane seeps & assess geohazards - de-risking offshore oil & gas exploration & wind energy infrastructure. 1 of 25 amazing innovations: https://bit.ly/3YEaOHW #GenomeAtlantic25
Our new Genomics in Mining Innovation Fund New funding will support projects that bring genomics-based approaches to mining challenges in Atlantic Canada - from exploration & discovery to legacy site remediation bit.ly/49Qu2AE. Check it out!
#CriticalMinerals #Mining
Just released: Genomics and Mining Report. Atlantic Canada has the resources & research capacity to lead in critical minerals - and Genomics is unlocking possibilities across the entire mining lifecycle bit.ly/49Qu2AE
#CriticalMinerals #Mining
genCARE launched! bit.ly/4q7yG22
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Climate change threatens softwood lumber. #Genomics builds resilience. Enter FastTRAC ($6.2M). @Genomeatlantic, @GenomeQuebec & partners use genomic selection to breed climate-ready spruce. Potential 10% production boost. Secure forests. One of 25 innovations https://bit.ly/3YEaOHW #GenomeAtlantic25
MSX hits Atlantic Canada’s oysters. #Genomics responds. Genome Atlantic and our partners lead $4M in projects to breed disease-resistant oyster breeding & create early detection tools for MSX & Dermo. Working in partnership to protect a vital industry and coastal livelihoods. https://bit.ly/3YEaOHW
Private sector investment in Genome Atlantic projects makes up 30% of our portfolio (up from 8% in 2008). Our end-user-led model means industry shapes the projects, research meets real business needs & companies stay globally competitive. https://bit.ly/3YEaOHW #GenomeAtlantic25 #AtlanticCanada
Measuring what matters: turning investment into impact
Every $1 → $23 in R&D + $59 to GDP
2018-2023 results: →$178M economic output → $122M GDP → 927 jobs → $8.9M tax revenues. #Genomics drives Atlantic Canada innovation. #GenomeAtlantic25 #genomics #AtlanticCanada https://bit.ly/3YEaOHW
From climate-proofing forests to mapping our offshore for green energy development, from
protecting oysters to advancing health equity. 25 years. 25 game-changing #Genomics
innovations driving economic development & health in Atlantic Canada.
annualreport.genomeatlantic.ca
#GenomeAtlantic25
Get the scoop on microbes, inside & out at BAtl's December seminar. Register today batl.bio/2025/12/03/d.... Following the seminar there's an in-person social event so you can carry on the conversation! @genomeatlantic.bsky.social is proud to be a sponsor. #Microbes #Bioinformatics
@genomeatlantic.bsky.social is launching a search for our next President & CEO - an exciting opportunity for a strategic, relationship-driven leader to help advance genomics & biotech in #AtlanticCanada! genomeatlantic.ca/genome-atlan...
#genomics #leadership
@genomeatlantic.bsky.social 's Kaitlyn Keller presents findings from our sector intelligence report on how #Genomics can support the #mining & #criticalminerals sector - at #EMP2025 in Fredericton NB. Proud to be a Gold Sponsor! Thanks NB Department of Natural Resources for a great conference!
So proud to sponsor this week's NS Offshore Wind R&D Forum 2025! @genomeatlantic.bsky.social 's Britta Fiander addressed delegates yesterday about the critical role #Genomics plays. #NetzeroAtlantic @coveocean.bsky.social @nsgov.bsky.social #OffshoreWind #BlueEconomy
@genomeatlantic.bsky.social & @genomecanada.ca are launching a regional GAPP to fast-track genomics solutions for Atlantic Canada’s #naturalresources. Priority: critical minerals, energy innovation, and the bioeconomy. Apply + pitch your idea. bit.ly/4n53PCx
United against #MSX - joining forces to fight a deadly oyster disease bit.ly/3HiTbZc @genomeatlantic.bsky.social @genomecanada.ca @rodberesford70 @ednatecinc #MalletOysters @PEIAquaculture #PEIShellfishAssn @PotlotekFirstNation
Collaboration in action! We’re working with @PortOfHalifax & partners to advance #eDNA based environmental monitoring—a big step for sustainable ports & healthy ecosystems. Recognized by
@WorldPorts
A $3.1M project announced today will fast-track MSX-resistant oyster seed using genomics & selective breeding - an industry game-changer! @GenomeAtlantic.bsky.social @GenomeQuebec,bsky.social @GenomeCanada #MalletOysters @UniversiteLaval Learn more & video with Martin Mallet https://bit.ly/4eoBhAi
New funding opportunity: The GAPP supports industry-academic partnerships to drive genomics and biotech innovation, de-risk R&D and accelerate commercialization. Learn More bit.ly/4ljNEzU @GenomeCanada @genomeatlantic.bsky.social
Announcing five new public-private R&D projects tackling urgent health and industry challenges across the country – including tackling oyster MSX in Atlantic Canada. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ZMltBp
#OysterMSX #CanadianGenomicsStrategy
Looking forward to attending #Biocon2025 this week in Saint John, N.B.! Thanks Research N.B. for putting together another excellent lineup again this year!
@genomeatlantic.bsky.social is proud to be part of the collaborative push to protect Atlantic Canada's oyster industry from MSX. #MalletOysters #NewBrunswickRPC ‘Minimize the damage’: Race to study MSX heats up as deadly disease hits Maritime oysters www.ctvnews.ca/climate-and-...
Wow, what a great turnout for the 2nd annual MicroScape Biodiversity Day at The Discovery Centre this weekend! @genomeatlantic.bsky.social is a proud sponsor! Big Shout Out to Dr. John Archibald and the @dalhousieu.bsky.social volunteers for putting together a great exhibit!
Genomics is booming—and N.B. Community College is getting ahead of the curve! Simon Potter shares how NBCC's upcoming Functional Genomics Program, with a little support from @genomeatlantic.bsky.social, will help build the skilled workforce Atlantic Canada needs for this fast-growing field.
Measuring marine biodiversity can be costly. A $120K collaboration between @genomeatlantic.bsky.social @ednatecinc and Miawpukek Horizon Maritime Services could cut costs by using existing ship traffic to collect DNA samples vs hiring research vessels bit.ly/43gRtQl
Big News! @GenomeAtlantic is delivering $1.38M to 3 game-changing projects under @GenomeCanada's eDNA Surveillance Initiative. #Genomics is powering smarter environmental protection and helping industries operate more sustainably bit.ly/4kdb6hC
Genome Canada's new Strategic Plan charts a bold course to tackle some of Canada's biggest challenges - from climate change to health - and deliver even greater impact from coast to coast! @GenomeCanada #GenomicsInnovation
#MSX disease is threatening oyster farms in the Maritimes - and #Genomics is stepping up to protect this vital industry. Read more bit.ly/436QvVb @GenomeAtlantic #MalletOysters #CapeBretonUniversity @Rodberesford70 @GenomeCanada #OysterGenomics
@GenomeAtlantic's Sequence newsletter is out! Black Health equity, oyster disease response, NBCC's new genomics program, cost-effective biodiversity monitoring, right whale conservation, and more! bit.ly/436QvVb
