Genome Canada’s Nov. 30, 2021 virtual townhall explored the game-changing role genomics is playing in the fight against COVID-19 and in tackling other grand challenges—from rare disease to climate change resilience. As part of an ongoing dialogue on the future of genomics in Canada, the townhall welcomed more than 340 participants, including researchers, government officials, industry representatives and members of the public, to share their diverse perspectives on how to increase Canada’s genomics impact for the benefit of all Canadians—and the world. 

Genome Canada hosts third leaders’ roundtable on the future of genomics in Canada

Genome Canada’s virtual roundtable series (Sept. 23, Oct. 5, Oct. 21) convened Canada’s genomics research community, global experts and key partners in the national genomics ecosystem with a shared interest in shaping Genome Canada’s—and the country’s—strategic directions for impact in genomics. This series kicked off a broader dialogue on the future of genomics in Canada.