Genome BC
We lead academia, government and industry to develop world-class genome sciences that deliver social and economic benefits to British Columbia, Canada and beyond.
- Dr. Van Hamme TRU is partnering with Vitalus Dairy on a Genome BC–funded project using #Genomics to improve #Dairy product quality + safety 🧬🥛 The team is developing a PCR test for faster more precise quality control of milk proteins + dairy powders—for safer production + reduced waste
- Our 2 H5N1 research projects are making great progress Progress: baselines for farm air sampling, new testing platform, ⬆️ wastewater tracking for early detection, new genomic surveillance tools & more bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Do…
- Our CSO & VP, Research and Innovation, Federica Di Palma joined Sally Greenwood and Julia Hill at the #FestivalOfGenomics & Biodata in London. A chance to connect with leaders across science, health, industry + policy on how genomics, AI + biodata can drive better patient outcomes.🧬🌍
- 🧬 #TrainingOpportunity: #Genomics in Agriculture Join KPU Applied Genomics Centre for a hands-on workshop (Feb 18–20) exploring #Practical #Genomic tools for agrifood Beginner-friendly Tuition coverage through the #StrongerBC #FutureSkills #Grant kpu.ca/cps/courses/genomic…
- 🎶 The Music That Moves Us Why does music get stuck in our heads, make us cry in the car or bring people together without a single word? Is our connection to music something we learn… or something written into our DNA? Turn up the volume and tune in to Nice Genes! Live. 🎧 ow.ly/WxnL50Y5aK9
- Wes Peterson and Simren Brar represented Genome BC at the BC Natural Resources Forum, joining 1,700+ delegates to discuss mining’s economic impact, critical minerals and building future talent through post-secondary engagement in Northern BC.
- Researchers from around the world gathered for MASSIV 1.0, a conference focused on the future of #SyntheticBiology From 🧪 engineered microbes to clean up environmental pollutants to 🤖 generative AI trained on the genetic code of life, conversations showed just how fast this field is moving.
- Reminder to join our next #DataLiteracy #Webinar to learn how #REACH BC is transforming participant recruitment and engagement for clinical trials and health research across BC 📅 February 2 | 🕤 9:30–10:30 AM 💻 Online 🔗 Register now: events.genomebc.ca/reach-bc/10552466?r…
- 70+ attendees came together at our Networking Breakfast at the @AMEroundup to explore innovation in mining and critical minerals ⛏️🧬 🔬 Canada’s mining and biotech leaders showcased the power of collaboration. #AME2026 #Biotech #InnovationEcosystem
- Great conversations at #AME2026 today on how #Biomining and #Genomics can move from research to real-world impact. Strong momentum around adopting genomics and biotech solutions, the challenges and successes of scaling operations and the critical role of diverse partners across Canada’s ecosystem.
- Come to The Genomics Exchange networking session at 10am #AME2026 @AMEroundup Breakfast still available!
- We're partnering w UBC’s BRIMM to dvlp practical, proof-of-concept projects to show how #Biomining tech can work at scale. An important step toward translating #Genomics research into applied solutions for our natural resource sectors. tinyurl.com/5n8w8aty #AME2026
- Excited to host tomorrow's networking breakfast at AME Roundup! Industry leaders are exploring innovation, genomics and biotech for the future of critical minerals, sharing journeys, challenges and successes in Canada’s innovation ecosystem. #AME2026 #Genomics
- Last week, Genome BC’s Candice Loring and Sarah Chapman participated in the inaugural #Indigenous #Tech Circle’s #IndigenousTechConference Candice joined as a speaker and Board Chair at this milestone event for Indigenous tech innovation in Canada.
- Jan is #Alzheimer’sAwarenessMonth 🧠 Genetics is only part of the story – <5% of dementia cases are directly caused by DNA. Healthy lifestyle habits like socializing, exercise + managing hearing can help prevent or delay dementia. 🎧 Learn more: baycrest.org/podcast/episode-12#…
- On #BellLetsTalkDay we highlights the role of #Genomics in #MentalHealth. 🧬 #PGx helps tailor medications to your genes—reducing trial-and-error, minimizing side effects and improving treatment outcomes for conditions like depression and anxiety.
- Can we reduce fertilizer & maintain yields? Research from UBC Science, BC Blueberry Council, BC Hazelnut & BC Grain Producers shows cutting phosphorus by 50% stimulates root activity—increasing soil carbon by 10-15% with only a 2% growth impact. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/RootGrowth
- Insporos Inc. is a recent recipient of our Genomics Innovation Fund. Their AI-powered seed scanning system can now detect germination defects and screen for seed-borne diseases in seconds without destroying seeds. This could drastically reduce crop losses and improve sustainable agriculture.
- January is #NationalBloodDonorMonth If you are able, consider signing up to donate with @canadaslifeline.bsky.social A single donation can help save lives and support patients in need every day. Sign up here: myaccount.blood.ca/en/donate
- Kelp forests are vital to ocean health but are declining due to climate change and other pressures. Genomics is helping researchers restore BC kelp by identifying what to plant and where so these ecosystems can recover and thrive. Read more: genomebc.ca/blog/kelp-is-on-the…
- Genome BC helped fund new Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia research advancing immune cell therapies. The study shows how helper T cells can be reliably produced from stem cells, supporting more treatments. Read more here: surl.li/trelrg
- 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
- Join our next #DataLiteracy #Webinar to learn how #REACH BC is transforming participant recruitment and engagement for clinical trials and health research across BC 📅 February 2 | 🕤 9:30–10:30 AM 💻 Online 🔗 Register now: events.genomebc.ca/reach-bc/10552466?r…
- Polar bear swims = gene boosts? 🐾🧬 DYK that cold dips influence how your genes behave? Certain genes linked to inflammation control, stress response and energy use can get switched on. This is #Epigenetics; your #DNA stays the same, but your lifestyle + environment can turn genes on or off.
- 🌌 Humans are unique in the tree of life — aware of extinction and our fragility. 🧬 Dr. Christopher E. Mason calls us the Guardians of the Galaxy, with a duty to protect all life, present and future. Watch here:🎥 youtu.be/m5-wPYCRhU4?si=0aB6…
- In this clip, Dr. Sifumba speaks about the stigmas surrounding #Tuberculosis. Many of the usual stigmas are untrue: TB doesn’t choose. But socioeconomic circumstances can increase the exposure risk. 🎧 link.cohostpodcasting.com/b87cc2cc-6ed3-4c20-…
- Love Nice Genes!? ⭐ Leaving a rating or review helps new listeners find the show and tells platforms it deserves to be shared. 🎁 Leave a review by Dec 31 + DM GenomeBC on Instagram for a chance to win a swag bag. #NiceGenes #SciencePodcast #Genomics #SupportPodcasts
- TB isn’t a disease of the past—it’s still the leading infectious killer worldwide. 🧬 In this clip, Dr. Guthrie explains why #TB infects humans so effectively + the factors that drive its spread. 🎧 Listen now: link.cohostpodcasting.com/b87cc2cc-6ed3-4c20-…
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- 🧬 Families facing rare diseases finally getting answers in BC! Thanks to Genome BC initiatives like CAUSES & Silent Genomes, diagnostic rates are up from <10% → 50%+, rapid sequencing saves lives, and equity is at the heart of care. 📖 Read more: genomebc.ca/blog/when-kn... #RareDisease #Genomics
- Happy #NationalPoinsettiaDay! #DYK these holiday favourites are full of fascinating genetics? 🔬 Their bright “petals” are actually modified leaves 🌙 They only turn red after long nights, thanks to photoperiod-responsive genes 🧬 Nearly all modern poinsettias are clones
- ✨ What an unforgettable night at the Star Theatre! 200 guests joined us for #NiceGenes Live, experiencing an evening full of music, visuals and audience participation. Want to be part of the fun? Leave a review of Nice Genes!, screenshot it and DM us on Instagram to be entered to win a swag prize!
- Thrilled to have this year’s #DRDK speaker featured on the most recent #ConversationsThatMatter Christopher Mason shares how space changes our DNA, how telomeres lengthen + why the body reacts like “fireworks”, part of his mission to prep humans for life beyond Earth. youtu.be/_7nqmKOGELc?...
- With a possible new #ChronicWastingDisease case reported in the Okanagan our work with @sfuscience.bsky.social & BC Wildlife Health is critical. We are using genomics to analyze deer interactions and develop methods to stop the spread. Learn more about this work: genomebc.ca/blog/genome-... #CWD
- Earlier this month, Genome BC staff had the chance to volunteer with the Greater Vancouver Foodbank. 🥫💛 Incredible to see the impact organizations like the Foodbank have—especially as more people in our community rely on their support.
- 4 new Genome BC–supported projects focused on preserving and understanding BC’s marine ecosystems. From salmon genomics to fish immunity and climate impacts on zooplankton, researchers across BC are driving critical marine science forward. 🌊🧬 #MarineConservation #BCMarineLife
- What can ancient DNA tell us about the future of #SpeciesConservation A research project btwn Dr. Yang @sfuarchaeology.bsky.social + Dr. Morin Tsleil-Waututh Nation used #GenomicTools to analyze archaeological fish bones alongside knowledge of the Tsleil-Waututh people.
- In this clip Dr. Goodridge explains why he studies Salmonella, which causes 93 million cases of illness worldwide each year. 🎧 Listen to the full episode of Nice Genes! – Gut Check: link.cohostpodcasting.com/b87cc2cc-6ed... #NiceGenesPodcast #Genomics #Microbiome #FoodSafety #GutBrainConnection
- Ever gotten too close with a vacation bathroom? 😬 Genomics is helping to stop food poisoning outbreaks before they start. In “Gut Check,” we explore gut microbes & the gut-brain connection. link.cohostpodcasting.com/b87cc2cc-6ed...
- Goodbye (and good riddance) to bed sores! 🩹 UBC & Vancouver Coastal Health researchers are developing a plant-based gel to help bed sores heal stronger and stay healed. A #Genesolve project supported by #GenomeBC. Read more: genomebc.ca/blog/new-the... #Genomics #HealthInnovation
- 🎬 RNA & Healthcare Futures – A special opportunity for people in the health care community Join us in collab with @bridgerc.bsky.social on Nov 20, 5–7:30pm at The Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema for The Messenger screening + panel with mRNA pioneers. 🎟️ Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/rna-health...
- Last week, we welcomed @christineboyle.bsky.social @nikisharma.bsky.social and @brendabailey.bsky.social to Genome BC & Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre. We shared how genomics drives innovation across BC—from precision health to sustainability & Indigenous-led research.
- Incredible lineup our Dec 2 event at @spacecentreyvr.bsky.social 🎤 Martin Austwick, musician and writer 🧠 Dr. Lara Boyd, neuroscientist 🧩 Dr. Miriam Mosing, behavioral geneticist 🐭 Dr. Kaylee Byers, science communicator and host of Nice Genes! 🎟️ eventbrite.com/e/experience...
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- Think mosquitoes, ticks and kissing bugs are just annoying? Think again. 🦟🩸 These tiny arthropods are behind malaria, Lyme, Zika and more — and they’re on the rise. 🎧 Tune in and bite into the science: link.cohostpodcasting.com/b87cc2cc-6ed... #NiceGenesPodcast #Genomics #VectorBorneDiseases
- 🧬 Transforming Cancer Care with Genomics Read our latest blog post: genomebc.ca/blog/decodin... #Genomics #CancerResearch #PrecisionMedicine #Lymphoma #HealthInnovation #GenomeBC #AIinHealthcare
- Join our very first Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) on r/genomics! 💬 Discussion Topics: Pathogen evolution, ancient DNA, disease prediction and health connections. 📅 Nov 5 | ⏰ 8:30–10:00 AM PST | 11:30–1:00 PM ET #Genomics #PublicHealth #AncientDNA #Parasites
- 🎥 Precision at the Point of Transplant Discover how #GenomeBC is partnering to improve transplant outcomes and transform patient care in our latest blog post. genomebc.ca/blog/precisi... #Genomics #Transplantation #PrecisionMedicine #KidneyTransplant #HealthInnovation
- 🎶 Nice Genes! Live Music is part of who we are —but why do some people seem naturally musical while others struggle to keep time? Is it in our genes or something we develop through experience? 📅 Dec 2 📍 H.R. MacMillan Space Centre 🎟️ eventbrite.ca/e/nice-genes... #NiceGenesLive25
- 🎥 Dr. Bruce Carleton and his team are using genomics to prevent severe drug reactions and personalize care for kids. 👉 Read our latest blog post on how Genome BC is helping children across BC survive and thrive: www.genomebc.ca/blog/survive... #Genomics #ChildHealth #PrecisionMedicine
