GenomeBC
@GenomeBC
Non-profit organization investing over $1B in #genomics research. A source for educational workshops & resources for community members, teachers & students.
📢New project: printing heart tissue! Funded by @GenomeCanada + @GenomeBC, @DrLaksman & @Axolotl_Biosci are developing genomics-informed bio-inks to 3D-print heart tissue, creating better models to study heart disease & test drugs. Link: hli.short.gy/2025GC
🍒 Happy #NationalCherryDay Cherries aren’t just a summer favourite—they’re a powerhouse of nutrients and antioxidants. And thanks to genome sequencing, scientists are helping develop cherry varieties that are more resilient and climate-smart.
🫐 It’s #NationalBlueberryDay BC grows over 90% of Canada’s highbush #Blueberries—worth over $270M in exports. With support from Genome BC, researchers are using #DNA science to build better tests, helping farmers catch infections early and protect BC’s blueberry bounty.
Calling BC researchers! Genome BC is launching the next intake of the Data Access, Integration, and Analysis (DAIA 2) program this August—offering up to $250,000 per project 📅 DAIA 2 Info Session 🗓 Monday, August 11, 2025 🕚 11:30 a.m. 🔗 Register here: events.genomebc.ca/daia2/9073110?…
On July 21, Sarah Chapman joined the #seed2STEM Career Roundtable at @ICORD_SCI , connecting Indigenous high school students with STEM pros. Students explored career paths, asked big questions & got inspired about their future in science! 🌱🔬 #GenomicsInBC #STEMCareers
🧪☀️ Science met summer at @goUFV Students stepped into labs, asked big questions and explored the incredible world of biology, genetics + beyond. Tthe week was all about inspiring the next generation of thinkers, doers, and innovators. @geneskool #SummerScience #SceinceProgram
☀️ Last week, we hit pause on the everyday grind and stepped outside to smell the sunflowers at Genome BC’s summer patio party! 🌻🍕 Here’s to science, summer and the team that keeps both growing. 🧬🌿🕶️ #GenomeBC #SummerVibes #TeamScience #PatioParty #ScienceInBloom
Congratulations to Ali Ardakani (Founder & Managing Director @NovateurBio and Co-Founder & CEO @OptigoBio), this year’s recipient of the @LifeSciences_BC’s Milton Wong Community Leadership Award! We would also like to express genuine appreciation to @LifeSciences_BC's award…
We're thrilled to announce the winners of this year's LSBC Awards. These are the trailblazers and ecosystem leaders that have made a big impact this year. Read the press release here: lnkd.in/g_HT2FSe Join us on October 2, for a memorable evening at our Awards Gala!
Congratulations to our Platform 5 Co-Lead @fionabrinkman on receiving the 2025 @GenomeBC Award for Scientific Excellence from Life Sciences British Columbia! Learn more about Life Sciences BC and see all the awards and recipients here: lifesciencesbc.ca/lsbc-news/life…
The @BCCancer Cancer Consortium (BC2C), with support from @GenomeBC, @bccancerfdn, @UBC, & the GSC, has contributed 2,712 cases to the @marathonofhope Network—advancing genomics-driven cancer care in Canada. 🔗doi.org/10.1016/j.ccel…
🌿 It’s #NationalCleanBeautyDay! 🌿 What makes a beauty product “clean”? And how do you know what you're putting on your skin? 💄🎧 Dive into Ep. 1 of Season 4 of #NiceGenesPodcast: Cosmetic Clarity with @science.sam & Dr. Isabelle Plante. genomebc.ca/cosmetic-clari…
Teamwork Takes Shape — in Ceramics! 🌀🎨 This month, the Genome BC team swapped desks for clay and creativity. A fun, hands-on way to bond, recharge, and spark fresh ideas—one wobbly mug at a time. #TeamGenomeBC #TeamBuildingDay #StaffWellness #CreativityAtWork #ScienceAndArt
Genome BC’s CSO, Dr. Federica Di Palma, @ScienceisGlobal closed this year’s #HealthSummit2025, highlighting that healthy aging means adding life to years—and genomics plays a vital role. To unlock its full potential, we must be bolder in investing and embedding genomics in care.
Congrats to Dr. Fiona Brinkman, recipient of the @lifesciences_bc and Genome BC Award for Scientific Excellence—2024 Life Sciences BC Awards! Fiona has been a pioneering force in genomics + bioinformatics, advancing research that connects science, community + industry.
👻 Genomic Repeat: The Devil’s in the Details Can extinct species return? 🦘 In this Halloween-inspired #NiceGenes throwback, @KayleeByers talks de-extinction & conservation with Dr. Axel Newton & Dr. Carolyn Hogg. 🎧 Listen now: link.cohostpodcasting.com/b87cc2cc-6ed3-…
The Devil’s in the Details...... learn-a-long while you listen to @GenomeBC's re-run of Nice Genes! Season 2 Episode 2.
📢 Reminder: The GAPP Info Session is tomorrow! 🗓️ July 3 | ⏰ 1–2 PM PT Learn how the Genomic Applications Partnership Program can turn your genomics innovation into real-world impact. 🔗 Register: events.genomebc.ca/gapp2025/89617… #GAPP #GenomeBC #Genomics #InnovationCanada
We are excited to announce that we have received #funding to develop our third novel #bioink, HeartPrint, in collaboration with Dr. Zachary Laksman of @UBC. Read more about the project below! @DrWillerth
Proud to support "HeartPrint"—a new genomics-informed bio-ink by @axolotlbiosys led by Dr. Stephanie Willerth in collab w Dr. Zachary Laksman that aims to 3D print functional human 💚 tissue. Funded through @GenomeCanada’s #CBIC & supported by us. 🔗genomecanada.ca/canadian-genom…