Genome sciences hold great potential to address many of the critical challenges facing British Columbians today, from the health of our environment to the health of our citizens to the health of our economy.

Genome BC is therefore focused on the application of genomic sciences for the future of British Columbia. For example, capabilities created by the six successful projects funded in 2004/05 (with approved budgets of $44.1 million) under the Applied Genomics and Proteomics Research in Human Health Competition are already contributing to the development of new approaches to solving a variety of human health problems.

Over the next year, Genome BC will introduce other new "Applied Genomics" initiatives of strategic importance to the Province to expand our existing capabilities in translating discovery science to everyday life.

We are pleased to announce the new "Applied Genomics Innovation Program" (AGIP). The program is expected to support applied genome sciences-derived innovations to specifically targeted sectors of BC's economy. It is focused on achieving practical applications within three to five years and is expected to support both small ($100,000s) and large scale ($Ms) research projects that have the potential for application within two years of project completion.

For complete information about the Applied Genomics Innovation Program click here.

A list of the international peer review panel members can be found here.