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5 ways genomics is changing your life – and the world – for the better
Thursday, December 3, 2020
When COVID-19 hit, Canada’s genomics research community stepped up immediately with strong responses for short-term containment and long-term management of the virus. But the pandemic is not the only area where smart investments in bio-innovation are making a difference.
Tackling COVID-19 through genomics data sharing: Q&A with Dr. Yann Joly
Monday, November 30, 2020
The data generated by the virus sequencing initiative (VirusSeq) of the Canadian COVID-19 Genomics Network (CanCOGeN) will help track the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19), identify and monitor mutations that may influence disease severity or infectivity, and inform medical countermeasures.
COVID-19 in Quebec: Q&A with Dr. Sandrine Moreira
Thursday, October 29, 2020
The SARS-CoV-2 virus responsible for COVID-19 entered Quebec during the 2020 spring break period and may have been carried into the province by as few as 247 people, according to initial results from a study released on Sept. 21 by the Institut National de Santé Publique du Québec (INSPQ) and the McGill Genome Centre.
Remembering Tom Brzustowski
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Guest blog by Paul Dufour, Adjunct Professor at University of Ottawa’s Institute for Science, Society and Policy and Principal of PaulicyWorks
Canada lost a remarkable science and innovation statesman on June 19.
Celebrating DNA Day 2020
Friday, April 24, 2020
It’s only April and 2020 is already shaping up to be one for the history books. A lot has changed in a short amount of time; the disruption has been jarring to say the least. Countries everywhere have implemented unprecedented health control measures and how we will recover – economically, socially and mentally – remains to be seen. What is certain, however, is that it will take time and resources.
Work ahead: Building trust and momentum in plant and animal genomics in Canada
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Hello friends of genomics!