Vision
To harness the transformative power of genomics to deliver benefits to Canadians.
Mission
- Connecting ideas and people across public and private sectors to find new uses and applications for genomics;
- Investing in large-scale science and technology to fuel innovation; and
- Translating discoveries into applications to maximize impact across all sectors.
Objectives
- Respond to societal needs by generating discoveries and accelerating their translation into
applications
- Involve downstream experts and end-users in priority setting and program design
- Coordinate the development of programs to support the end-to-end integration of research and its application
- Develop innovative models of public-private partnerships
- Foster an entrepreneurial spirit in the scientific community
- Support internationally competitive large-scale science
- Provide leading-edge technologies to Canadian scientists
- Attract greater investment in genomics research from a broad range of stakeholders, in
particular the private sector
- Establish strategic partnerships
- Create programs focused on regional priorities
- Enhance the impact of genomics by transforming knowledge of the ethical, environmental,
economic, legal and social challenges and opportunities into sound policies and practices
- Develop innovative models of collaborative research
- Shape the innovation continuum
- Enhance accountability through engagement
- Enhance the recognition of the value of genomics by increasing stakeholder appreciation
of genome science, its applications and its implications
- Build a world class communications infrastructure using advanced models, tools and methodologies
- Forge linkages with and among other members of the Genomics Enterprise
- Partner with organizations pursuing similar innovation goals, especially in key sectors
- Communicate the advantages and impacts of genomics research and related activities
