2008
New Genomic Tools Will Help Sustain Pacific Coastal Ecosystems
November 28, 2008
Nanaimo, BC - A trio of new Genome BC research projects is taking a genomics-based approach to tackle specific challenges within the Province's fisheries and aquaculture industry – and could mean significant environmental and economic benefits for fisheries management and the health of our oceans. The research will p…
Genome BC Congratulates Dr. Michael Hayden on Prestigious Award
November 20, 2008
Vancouver BC - Genome BC is pleased to add its voice to the national congratulations being offered to Dr. Michael Hayden, recently named by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research as its “Health Researcher of the Year”. This award is named in honour of the late Dr. Michael Smith, a British Columbian scientist and No…
Science Opportunities Knock for BC Researchers
October 27, 2008
Vancouver, BC - Genome British Columbia has announced the results of the first Science Opportunities Fund competition in which nine awards have been made to researchers in the Province with a total approved budget of $2.3 million. The nine teams of researchers located in Vancouver, the Okanagan and on Vancouver Island …
New Research will Help Honeybee Breeders out of a Sticky Situation
October 24, 2008
Prince George, BC - Canadians may have noticed that there were decidedly fewer bees buzzing about their gardens and parks this past summer. In the past year alone, nearly 36 percent of all Canada’s honeybees died over winter, more than twice the normal mortality rate of 15 percent. The trend in BC is no less severe, wi…
New International Wine Genomics Project Launched
July 21, 2008
Penticton, BC - On the occasion of the 9th Annual Enology & Viticulture Conference and Tradeshow sponsored by the British Columbia Wine Grape Council, Genome BC is pleased to announce the launch of WineGen, a unique international wine genomics research and development program with an investment of $5 million. The mu…
