Genome BC is pleased to invite BC's life sciences community to attend our 16th Annual Genomics Forum! This year's forum, "Advancing Health Outcomes" will highlight some of the important genomics research happening in BC's Health Sector and features International Keynote Speakers from the UK, France and Australia. This engaging scientific event promises to provide a full day of interactive content for over 200 of BC’s most engaged life science researchers, as well as end-users and government leaders while providing networking and collaboration opportunities. We…
Find out more »Join us for an evening talk open to everyone in the public! Leading scientists Dr. Liam Brunham and Dr. Susanne Clee will explore the role that genetics plays in important health conditions including heart disease, obesity and diabetes. In addition, Fred Hazen, a retired millwright from Kamloops, will tell his story of living with familial hypercholesterolemia, or FH, an inherited condition that leads to cardiovascular disease and how this condition has impacted his family. The talks will be followed by…
Find out more »Genome BC is pleased to present Pamela Ronald as the 2018 Don Rix Distinguished Keynote speaker. Please join us on Wednesday, September 19th for her keynote: “Serving up Science: Plant Genomics and the Future of Food.” In her lecture, plant geneticist Pamela Ronald will explain how genomic approaches are being used to produce the next generation of crops. Genetic engineering of crops, the marker-assisted breeding approaches of today and the genome editing of tomorrow are examples of a continuum of new technologies aimed at…
Find out more »This free inspiring public lecture will feature: Prof. Azim Surani Recipient of the Canada Gairdner International Award 2018 “For the discovery of mammalian genomic imprinting that causes parent-of-origin specific gene expression and its consequences for development and disease.” Director of Germline and Epigenetics Research, Wellcome Trust Cancer Research UK Gurdon Institute; Marshall-Walton Professor, University of Cambridge Dr. Christopher Murray Recipient of the John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award 2018 “For ground-breaking work in conceptualizing and quantifying the Global Burden…
Find out more »*This event has been canceled and will likely be rescheduled in the near future. We apologize for the short notice.* Genome BC is proud to present world-renowned geneticist, Unnur Thorsteinsdottir, in Vancouver, Canada, for a special event on October 22, 2018, to share her pivotal knowledge on the genetics of human diversity. Headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, Unnur is the Vice President of Research at deCODE Genetics, a global leader in analyzing and understanding the human genome. deCODE Genetics is home to the highly productive human…
Find out more »Dr. Leonard Foster is a Canada Research Chair in Quantitative Proteomics, and recipient of the 2017 Genome BC Award for Scientific Excellence. His research identifies disease resistance genes in bees and covers such topics as pathogen invasion, infection and the mapping of protein interactions. His objective is to reverse the decline of honeybee numbers and build genetic traits that make them more resistant to disease. Dr. Foster works with beekeepers, economists and biologists across North America and Europe to eradicate…
Find out more »Climate change is affecting British Columbia in many ways. In recent years we have seen intense fire activity and massive insect outbreaks. It is imperative that we document our current ecological baselines so that we can better recognize, manage, and respond to change. Dr. Dezene Huber’s research program has been using genomics to better understand the huge mountain pine beetle outbreak in the interior, and is applying the same tools the burgeoning spruce beetle infestation. He has also started to…
Find out more »‘Omics technologies, particularly genomics, hold the promise to improve our quality of life while providing opportunities for economic development and environmental improvement for the benefit of society. Every living thing has a genome which holds the secret code of life within. From the food we eat, to the medicine and cures we seek, to the environmental sustainability of natural resources we depend upon, genomics is the heart of life sciences in British Columbia. Come and hear a balanced discussion about…
Find out more »Canada’s legalization of cannabis has heightened the need to understand more about the properties and applications of cannabinoids spurring an expanded interest in cannabis research and development. After decades of prohibition, there is still much to learn about cannabis compared to other botanicals. Legalization introduces a whole new spectrum of cannabis opportunities beyond medical applications creating an urgent need for research to address gaps in knowledge on the effects and safety of cannabis as a whole — important areas of research…
Find out more »This webinar will provide an overview of the Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow Project (CPTP) —Canada’s largest population study of more than 320,000 Canadians in six regional cohorts across the country — that allows researchers to explore how genetics, environment, lifestyle and behaviour interact and contribute to the development of cancer and other chronic diseases. The CPTP is a population study that maintains harmonized and de-identified self-reported data, physical and biochemical measures, and includes genomic profiles from participants who have…
Find out more »Allergies, obesity, asthma, intestinal disorders, auto-immune diseases, and diabetes are all on the rise, with some even doubling every ten years. New research points to changes in the complex ecosystem of microbes that live on and inside every one of us – our microbiota – as a major cause. But how could microorganisms that live in your gut affect the odds you’ll develop asthma, a disease of the lungs – or diabetes, a metabolic disorder? LET THEM EAT DIRT: The…
Find out more »Hosted by Dr. Michael Hayden, Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics, University of British Columbia This free inspiring public lecture will feature: Dr. Ronald Vale Recipient of the Canada Gairdner International Award 2019 “For the landmark discovery of the motor protein kinesin and pioneering the understanding of its mechanism of action in driving cellular movement processes including cell division and intracellular transport.” Professor, Cellular Molecular Pharmacology University of California, San Francisco; Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Dr. Bruce Stillman Recipient…
Find out more »Inside and out, our bodies host trillions of microscopic organisms comprised of bacteria, archaea, fungi, and viruses. This is the human microbiota and your microbiome is all the genes your microbiota contains. We share a symbiotic relationship with these organisms and they play an important role in our health and disease. A pioneer and global leader in genomic medicine, Dr. Claire M. Fraser is one of the most highly cited investigators in microbiology. In 1995, Dr. Fraser was the first…
Find out more »Connect with young families, researchers, and doctors to sleuth out what’s harming our microbiota and learn how we can reverse the trend. Allergies, obesity, asthma, intestinal disorders, auto-immune diseases, and diabetes are all on the rise, with some even doubling every ten years. New research points to changes in the complex ecosystem of microbes that live on and inside every one of us – our microbiota – as a major cause. But how could microorganisms that live in your gut…
Find out more »EVENT CANCELLED! Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances our GeneTalk 'Cancer & Families' on Nov 27th has been cancelled. Our sincere apologies for the change of plans. We thank all of you who registered to attend this event, and hope to see you at another Genome BC event soon.
Find out more »Join industry experts as they discuss cutting edge science taking place in your community to help better understand the local environment. On March 12th join Genome BC for our GeneTalk 'Fresh Water Technology – Local Innovation at Work'. Industry experts Brandon Nichols and Pilar Portela will be speaking about the revolutionary technology that will allow for real-time monitoring of lakes, rivers and wildlife in the local water table. This information will lead to improved management of the water table, provide…
Find out more »In light of current public health challenges, Genome BC has made the decision to cancel our 2020 Genomics Forum, scheduled for April 30th. However, the subject of artificial intelligence and genomics remains very important to us and we intend to hold a Genomics Forum on this topic as soon as it makes sense to do so. We are not only committed to the topic, but also to the format and the excellent group of panelists we have identified. It will…
Find out more »Learn about genetic inheritance and rare genetic diseases. We will share our tips & tricks on how we facilitate these workshops. The Genome BC Geneskool website has been temporarily restructured to make free online and remote learning resources more accessible to educators, parents/caregivers and students while in-class instruction is suspended. In conjunction with these resources, we will be hosting online webinars to give educators tips & tricks on how we facilitate the workshops. In this webinar, we will walk through…
Find out more »Learn about DNA translation, codon tables and more! We will share our tips & tricks on how we facilitate these workshops. The Genome BC Geneskool website has been restructured to make free online and remote learning resources more accessible to educators,caregivers and students while in-class instruction is suspended.In this webinar, we will walk through Lost in Translation, DNA extractions, What’s all the buzz about BEES travelling suitcase and more. These workshops are suitable for Grade 10-12 students, and can be…
Find out more »Advance genomic literacy for you and your students at the first Genome BC Geneskool educator retreat. Devote 12 hours over 4 days to learn more about the rapidly advancing field of genomics, as well as how it intersects with society. Major themes of the retreat will include:Inheritance and IdentityMolecular Biology and Gene EditingBeyond Biology; Genes and SocietyWith the help of Geneskool facilitators and BC researchers, educators will:Reflect on personal perceptions of genetics and genomicsEngage in meaningful discussion and dialogue over…
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