2007
Dr. Robert N. Young Receives First Genome British Columbia Research Leadership Award
November 19, 2007
Vancouver, BC - Dr. Robert N. Young, a distinguished Professor of Chemistry at Simon Fraser University (SFU), has received the first Genome British Columbia Research Leadership Award. The Award was made public on November 8th in conjunction with the Leading Edge Endowment Fund (LEEF) announcement made by the Honourable…
Smoking causes irreversible gene damage
August 29, 2007
Discovery explains why lung cancer continues to be prevalent among former smokers BC Cancer Agency researchers, led by Drs. Stephen Lam and Wan Lam, have discovered new evidence that explains why former smokers are still susceptible to lung cancer after they have stopped smoking for many years. Published today in…
Genome BC Launches New Funding Program for Applied Genomics Research
July 17, 2007
VANCOUVER, BC – Genome BC is pleased to announce the new “Applied Genomics Innovation Program” (AGIP). The AGIP is a $40M program with an initial investment of up to $20M from Genome BC. It is designed to support applied genome sciences-derived innovations for specifically targeted sectors of BC's economy. The AGIP is …
Julia White Joins Genome British Columbia
June 20, 2007
VANCOUVER, B.C. - Julia White has joined Genome British Columbia as Communications Officer. She brings extensive communications and event management experience to the position. She joins the organization from The University of British Columbia where she has been for more than five years, lately as Events and Marketing …
Renowned International Scientific Leader Joins Genome BC Team
May 1, 2007
VANCOUVER, BC - Dr. Alan Winter, President and CEO of Genome British Columbia today announced the appointment of Dr. Pierre Meulien as Chief Scientific Officer for Genome British Columbia. Dr. Meulien is an internationally recognized scientist who has until recently been Chief Executive of the Dublin Molecular Medic…
