🌦️ #WorldMeteorologicalDay 🌦️
DYK? Genomics helps scientists understand how ecosystems respond to changing weather and climate. From tracking algal blooms to predicting crop stress, it supports agriculture, biodiversity and disaster preparedness.
👏 Congrats to VCHRI investigators Drs. Amee Manges, Megan Levings, Paul Yong & David Huntsman on receiving new funding within the @genomecanada.ca’s GAPP initiative to accelerate genomics-based health innovations in collaboration with industry partners: buff.ly/veL0HJ7
Génome Québec est particulièrement fier de la performance des équipes de recherche québécoises dans le cadre du concours pancanadien Programme de partenariats pour les applications de la génomique (PPAG) de @genomecanada.ca.
Pour lire l’actualité 👉 tinyurl.com/2dsapau6
Congratulations to @sfubiosciences.bsky.social professor Zamir Punja whose research project on detecting Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus in seeds has received funding through @genomecanada.ca's Genomics Applications Partnership Program.
BC researchers are receiving $8M in federal funding to fast-track genomic solutions 🧬
8 teams will advance real-world projects, from pathogen detection to improved care for cancer, Type 1 diabetes and endometriosis.
Part of a $20M Genome Canada GAPP investment.
📖: https://tinyurl.com/29kchrhs
BugSeq is delighted to partner with the University of British Columbia to improve detection, surveillance and early identification of emerging respiratory pathogens across Canada.
Ottawa is putting more money behind genomics research, and Alberta is getting a piece of it.
Three @ucalgary.bsky.social projects have landed support through @genomecanada.ca, with work ranging from thyroid cancer treatment to drought-resistant canola and clean-energy storage.
Le 🇨🇦 vient tout juste de lancer 33 nouveaux projets de R et D en génomique : un investissement fédéral de 20 M$ qui permettra de mobiliser plus de 45 M$ en co-investissement afin de renforcer les capacités en génomique en tant qu’infrastructure sociétale et économique fondamentale. bit.ly/4siapbf
Canada just launched 33 new genomics R&D projects: $20M federal investment unlocking $45M+ in co-investment. Strengthening genomics capabilities as core societal and economic infrastructure. 🧬 Full release: bit.ly/3PKOnzp
Ultimate precision medicine!
Delighted to have played a small part to ensure our patient from @bcchresearch.bsky.social was able to receive this remarkable curative treatment.
Kudos to Dr. Elie Haddad for launching this trial in Canada.
@nejm.org @genomecanada.ca @genomebc.bsky.social
BC’s life sciences sector is a durable economic force, powered by genomics innovation. Genome BC supports growth through investment, research and partnerships.
Thanks to our partners:
@bccancerfdn.bsky.social
CIEBH
@abcelly.bsky.social
@stemcell.com
@aspectbio.bsky.social
@genomecanada.ca
We're hiring | Nous embauchons! Program Manager | Gestionnaire de programme
We're hiring! - bit.ly/4amlHoQ
Nous embauchons! - bit.ly/4paupKB
📆 The Genome Canada office will be closed from Dec. 23, 2025, to Jan. 1, 2026, inclusive. We will reopen on Jan. 2, 2026. | Le bureau de Génome Canada sera fermé du 23 décembre 2025 au 1 janvier 2026 inclusivement. Nous rouvrirons le 2 janvier 2026.
❄️Best wishes for a safe holiday season and a prosperous 2026 from Team Genome Canada! | L'équipe Génome Canada vous souhaite de belles Fêtes et de grandes réussites en 2026!
New in @thelogic.co: Experts say digitizing biology through #genomics and #AI can revolutionize how industries operate. Here’s how Canada can lead this high-impact use of AI globally. bit.ly/49F6FtX
👏 #CSPC2025 wouldn’t be possible without the support of our incredible Partners! 👏 #CPSC2025 ne serait pas possible sans le soutien de nos incroyables Partenaires !
Thank you, Genome Canada! Merci, Genome Canada !
WWW.CSPC2025.CA
#CdnSci
Rows of fish drying on wooden poles under a blue sky and sunshine.
How do small-scale & Indigenous fisheries manage complex fish populations without the data used in commercial fishing?
The latest Editor's Choice shows what’s possible when genomic science & Traditional Ecological Knowledge work together.
📄https://doi.org/10.1093/icesjms/fsaf187
📷Raphaël Bouchard
We want to spotlight @genomecanada.ca as a Gold Sponsor of the GA4GH 13th Plenary meeting. Genome Canada’s support has been crucial to GA4GH since its inception. Thank you for your continued support and collaboration in advancing global genomic and health data sharing.
.Genome Canada is hosting a panel at #CSPC2025!
What does meaningful patient inclusion look like? What policy frameworks can ensure these technologies deliver better outcomes?
Learn more: https://www.sciencepolicyconference.ca/agenda/
#CdnSci #CdnInnovation
Excited to be attending the 13th Conference of the #GA4GH in Uppsala, Sweden! Thrilled to re-connect with Dr. Peter Goodhand (GA4GH CEO) and Dr. Étienne Richer (Director, Genomics Programs, @genomecanada.ca).
We’re hiring! 🚀
Business Development Officer to support the growth of the Centre of Expertise and Services 🧬.
Details:
📍 Montréal
⏳ 3-year contract
🗓️ Deadline: October 8, 2025
🔗 tinyurl.com/3v84n6jn
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#Montreal #Genomics #Hiring
🚀 We’re excited to share
@genomecanada.ca 's
new white paper on The Convergence of Genomics and Artificial Intelligence—now live
This is the first in a series of publications we’ll be releasing this fall to spotlight key opportunities for Canadian genomics:
genomecanada.ca/wp-content/u...
Le nouveau livre blanc de Génome Canada examine comment la convergence entre la génomique et l’intelligence artificielle (IA) transforme l’innovation dans des secteurs clés : de la santé et l’agriculture à l’énergie et l’environnement. bit.ly/46KjL6j
Genome Canada’s new white paper explores how the convergence of genomics and artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping innovation across sectors—from health and agriculture to energy and the environment. bit.ly/46nPv0H
@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
Great meeting with Dr. Elisabete Weiderpass and our friends and colleagues @genomecanada.ca, Dr. Étienne Richer (Director, Genomics Programs), Ms. Sapna Mahajan (Director, Research and Innovation), and Dr. Rob Annan (CEO) in Ottawa!
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
👏 #CSPC2025 wouldn’t be possible without the support of our incredible Partners! 👏 #CPSC2025 ne serait pas possible sans le soutien de nos incroyables Partenaires !
Thank you, Genome Canada! Merci, @genomecanada.ca !
cspc2025.ca
#CdnSci
Phenomenal conference and platform for scientific excellence.
Proud to support @canblacksci.bsky.social’s first Alberta conference and be here alongside Genome Alberta.
It’s finally here! Today’s agenda at
#BESTEMM2025 is packed with amazing opportunities.
Get ready for opening remarks.
Don’t miss out on keynote speaker session, the chance to meet with top employers at the career and job information session, and more!
