2011
BC scientists closing in on vaccine for ovarian cancer
December 14, 2011
Ovarian cancer -- the most severe of all gynecological cancers -- claims the lives of over 1,750 Canadian women every year. And, just as each woman fighting the disease is unique, so are their cancers. Thanks to decades of research and recent technological advances, we now know that every tumour and tumour mutation is …
Canadian scientist leading revolutionary approach to tackling forest pests
December 6, 2011
Genome BC & Genome Canada are announcing a new & innovative $4.2M research project entitled “Genomics-Based Forest Health Diagnostics and Monitoring” led by Dr. Richard Hamelin, a professor at UBC and senior research scientist at Natural Resources Canada.
New funding ensures bright future for genome science & technology centres in BC
November 29, 2011
Genome BC is pleased to announce new funding for 2 research & technology platforms through Genome Canada’s 2010 Science & Technology Innovation Centre (STIC) Operations Support Competition.
Salmon genome in final phases of completion
November 23, 2011
The International Cooperation to Sequence the Atlantic Salmon Genome has awarded the Phase II contract for next-generation sequencing and analysis of the Atlantic salmon genome to the J. Craig Venter Institute.
International science star sells out talk in Vancouver
November 2, 2011
Dr. Leroy Hood spoke to a packed crowd on November 1 about his groundbreaking research into personalized medicine at the 2nd annual Don Rix Distinguished Keynote Address.
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