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Genome Canada’s statement on COVID-19
Friday, March 20, 2020
Stemming the spread of COVID-19
Dear friends and colleagues,
New Vice-President, Policy and Public Affairs
Friday, March 20, 2020
Genome Canada is pleased to welcome Pari Johnston as Vice-President, Policy and Public Affairs, effective March 23, 2020.
In this role, Pari will provide expertise and leadership that will shape and support the strategic direction of Genome Canada, while raising awareness of the organization and its vision with key stakeholders.
Genome Canada announces participation in nearly $27 million in funding to stem the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus
Friday, March 6, 2020
$250,000 in research funds designated for genomics-based approach
Genome Canada announced $250,000 in funding for a genomics-based project selected through the Canadian 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Rapid Research Funding Opportunity.
Major investment in genomics research will improve the health and wellbeing of Canadians
Monday, March 2, 2020
Nearly $15 million in federal funding to support genomics research in health, agriculture and environment
Canada is a world leader in genomics research, producing dramatic breakthroughs in science, and transforming our understanding of the world around us. The results of this research are being used to tackle important challenges and develop innovative solutions, not just in human health, but across diverse sectors of the economy.
New funding available for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-2019) Rapid Research
Friday, February 14, 2020
We are pleased to inform you that Genome Canada has partnered with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) on an ongoing funding call entitled the Canadian 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Rapid Research Funding Opportunity.
Defining a path forward: Stakeholder engagement on pan-Canadian population cohorts
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Large population based data sets hold the promise of transforming research in Canada and around the world.