Genome BC
@genomebc.bsky.social
We lead academia, government and industry to develop world-class genome sciences that deliver social and economic benefits to British Columbia, Canada and beyond.
Wes Peterson and Simren Brar represented Genome BC at the BC Natural Resources Forum, joining 1,700+ delegates to discuss mining’s economic impact, critical minerals and building future talent through post-secondary engagement in Northern BC.
February 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Wes Peterson and Simren Brar represented Genome BC at the BC Natural Resources Forum, joining 1,700+ delegates to discuss mining’s economic impact, critical minerals and building future talent through post-secondary engagement in Northern BC.
Researchers from around the world gathered for MASSIV 1.0, a conference focused on the future of #SyntheticBiology
From 🧪 engineered microbes to clean up environmental pollutants to 🤖 generative AI trained on the genetic code of life, conversations showed just how fast this field is moving.
From 🧪 engineered microbes to clean up environmental pollutants to 🤖 generative AI trained on the genetic code of life, conversations showed just how fast this field is moving.
January 30, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Researchers from around the world gathered for MASSIV 1.0, a conference focused on the future of #SyntheticBiology
From 🧪 engineered microbes to clean up environmental pollutants to 🤖 generative AI trained on the genetic code of life, conversations showed just how fast this field is moving.
From 🧪 engineered microbes to clean up environmental pollutants to 🤖 generative AI trained on the genetic code of life, conversations showed just how fast this field is moving.
Reminder to join our next #DataLiteracy #Webinar to learn how #REACH BC is transforming participant recruitment and engagement for clinical trials and health research across BC
📅 February 2 | 🕤 9:30–10:30 AM
💻 Online
🔗 Register now: https://events.genomebc.ca/reach-bc/10552466?ref=BSKY
📅 February 2 | 🕤 9:30–10:30 AM
💻 Online
🔗 Register now: https://events.genomebc.ca/reach-bc/10552466?ref=BSKY
January 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Reminder to join our next #DataLiteracy #Webinar to learn how #REACH BC is transforming participant recruitment and engagement for clinical trials and health research across BC
📅 February 2 | 🕤 9:30–10:30 AM
💻 Online
🔗 Register now: https://events.genomebc.ca/reach-bc/10552466?ref=BSKY
📅 February 2 | 🕤 9:30–10:30 AM
💻 Online
🔗 Register now: https://events.genomebc.ca/reach-bc/10552466?ref=BSKY
70+ attendees came together at our Networking Breakfast at the @AMEroundup to explore innovation in mining and critical minerals ⛏️🧬
🔬 Canada’s mining and biotech leaders showcased the power of collaboration.
#AME2026 #Biotech #InnovationEcosystem
🔬 Canada’s mining and biotech leaders showcased the power of collaboration.
#AME2026 #Biotech #InnovationEcosystem
January 28, 2026 at 6:21 PM
70+ attendees came together at our Networking Breakfast at the @AMEroundup to explore innovation in mining and critical minerals ⛏️🧬
🔬 Canada’s mining and biotech leaders showcased the power of collaboration.
#AME2026 #Biotech #InnovationEcosystem
🔬 Canada’s mining and biotech leaders showcased the power of collaboration.
#AME2026 #Biotech #InnovationEcosystem
Great conversations at #AME2026 today on how #Biomining and #Genomics can move from research to real-world impact.
Strong momentum around adopting genomics and biotech solutions, the challenges and successes of scaling operations and the critical role of diverse partners across Canada’s ecosystem.
Strong momentum around adopting genomics and biotech solutions, the challenges and successes of scaling operations and the critical role of diverse partners across Canada’s ecosystem.
January 27, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Great conversations at #AME2026 today on how #Biomining and #Genomics can move from research to real-world impact.
Strong momentum around adopting genomics and biotech solutions, the challenges and successes of scaling operations and the critical role of diverse partners across Canada’s ecosystem.
Strong momentum around adopting genomics and biotech solutions, the challenges and successes of scaling operations and the critical role of diverse partners across Canada’s ecosystem.
We're partnering w UBC’s BRIMM to dvlp practical, proof-of-concept projects to show how #Biomining tech can work at scale.
An important step toward translating #Genomics research into applied solutions for our natural resource sectors.
https://tinyurl.com/5n8w8aty
#AME2026
An important step toward translating #Genomics research into applied solutions for our natural resource sectors.
https://tinyurl.com/5n8w8aty
#AME2026
January 27, 2026 at 4:20 PM
We're partnering w UBC’s BRIMM to dvlp practical, proof-of-concept projects to show how #Biomining tech can work at scale.
An important step toward translating #Genomics research into applied solutions for our natural resource sectors.
https://tinyurl.com/5n8w8aty
#AME2026
An important step toward translating #Genomics research into applied solutions for our natural resource sectors.
https://tinyurl.com/5n8w8aty
#AME2026
Last week, Genome BC’s Candice Loring and Sarah Chapman participated in the inaugural #Indigenous #Tech Circle’s #IndigenousTechConference
Candice joined as a speaker and Board Chair at this milestone event for Indigenous tech innovation in Canada.
Candice joined as a speaker and Board Chair at this milestone event for Indigenous tech innovation in Canada.
January 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Last week, Genome BC’s Candice Loring and Sarah Chapman participated in the inaugural #Indigenous #Tech Circle’s #IndigenousTechConference
Candice joined as a speaker and Board Chair at this milestone event for Indigenous tech innovation in Canada.
Candice joined as a speaker and Board Chair at this milestone event for Indigenous tech innovation in Canada.
Jan is #Alzheimer’sAwarenessMonth 🧠
Genetics is only part of the story – <5% of dementia cases are directly caused by DNA. Healthy lifestyle habits like socializing, exercise + managing hearing can help prevent or delay dementia.
🎧 Learn more: #resourcesresources" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://www.baycrest.org/podcast/episode-12#resources
Genetics is only part of the story – <5% of dementia cases are directly caused by DNA. Healthy lifestyle habits like socializing, exercise + managing hearing can help prevent or delay dementia.
🎧 Learn more: #resourcesresources" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://www.baycrest.org/podcast/episode-12#resources
January 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Jan is #Alzheimer’sAwarenessMonth 🧠
Genetics is only part of the story – <5% of dementia cases are directly caused by DNA. Healthy lifestyle habits like socializing, exercise + managing hearing can help prevent or delay dementia.
🎧 Learn more: #resourcesresources" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://www.baycrest.org/podcast/episode-12#resources
Genetics is only part of the story – <5% of dementia cases are directly caused by DNA. Healthy lifestyle habits like socializing, exercise + managing hearing can help prevent or delay dementia.
🎧 Learn more: #resourcesresources" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://www.baycrest.org/podcast/episode-12#resources
On #BellLetsTalkDay we highlights the role of #Genomics in #MentalHealth. 🧬
#PGx helps tailor medications to your genes—reducing trial-and-error, minimizing side effects and improving treatment outcomes for conditions like depression and anxiety.
#PGx helps tailor medications to your genes—reducing trial-and-error, minimizing side effects and improving treatment outcomes for conditions like depression and anxiety.
January 21, 2026 at 5:01 PM
On #BellLetsTalkDay we highlights the role of #Genomics in #MentalHealth. 🧬
#PGx helps tailor medications to your genes—reducing trial-and-error, minimizing side effects and improving treatment outcomes for conditions like depression and anxiety.
#PGx helps tailor medications to your genes—reducing trial-and-error, minimizing side effects and improving treatment outcomes for conditions like depression and anxiety.
Can we reduce fertilizer & maintain yields? Research from UBC Science, BC Blueberry Council, BC Hazelnut & BC Grain Producers shows cutting phosphorus by 50% stimulates root activity—increasing soil carbon by 10-15% with only a 2% growth impact.
Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/RootGrowth
Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/RootGrowth
January 19, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Can we reduce fertilizer & maintain yields? Research from UBC Science, BC Blueberry Council, BC Hazelnut & BC Grain Producers shows cutting phosphorus by 50% stimulates root activity—increasing soil carbon by 10-15% with only a 2% growth impact.
Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/RootGrowth
Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/RootGrowth
Insporos Inc. is a recent recipient of our Genomics Innovation Fund. Their AI-powered seed scanning system can now detect germination defects and screen for seed-borne diseases in seconds without destroying seeds.
This could drastically reduce crop losses and improve sustainable agriculture.
This could drastically reduce crop losses and improve sustainable agriculture.
January 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Insporos Inc. is a recent recipient of our Genomics Innovation Fund. Their AI-powered seed scanning system can now detect germination defects and screen for seed-borne diseases in seconds without destroying seeds.
This could drastically reduce crop losses and improve sustainable agriculture.
This could drastically reduce crop losses and improve sustainable agriculture.
January is #NationalBloodDonorMonth
If you are able, consider signing up to donate with @canadaslifeline.bsky.social
A single donation can help save lives and support patients in need every day.
Sign up here:
https://myaccount.blood.ca/en/donate
If you are able, consider signing up to donate with @canadaslifeline.bsky.social
A single donation can help save lives and support patients in need every day.
Sign up here:
https://myaccount.blood.ca/en/donate
January 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
January is #NationalBloodDonorMonth
If you are able, consider signing up to donate with @canadaslifeline.bsky.social
A single donation can help save lives and support patients in need every day.
Sign up here:
https://myaccount.blood.ca/en/donate
If you are able, consider signing up to donate with @canadaslifeline.bsky.social
A single donation can help save lives and support patients in need every day.
Sign up here:
https://myaccount.blood.ca/en/donate
Kelp forests are vital to ocean health but are declining due to climate change and other pressures.
Genomics is helping researchers restore BC kelp by identifying what to plant and where so these ecosystems can recover and thrive.
Read more: https://www.genomebc.ca/blog/kelp-is-on-the-way/
Genomics is helping researchers restore BC kelp by identifying what to plant and where so these ecosystems can recover and thrive.
Read more: https://www.genomebc.ca/blog/kelp-is-on-the-way/
January 12, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Kelp forests are vital to ocean health but are declining due to climate change and other pressures.
Genomics is helping researchers restore BC kelp by identifying what to plant and where so these ecosystems can recover and thrive.
Read more: https://www.genomebc.ca/blog/kelp-is-on-the-way/
Genomics is helping researchers restore BC kelp by identifying what to plant and where so these ecosystems can recover and thrive.
Read more: https://www.genomebc.ca/blog/kelp-is-on-the-way/
Genome BC helped fund new Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia research advancing immune cell therapies.
The study shows how helper T cells can be reliably produced from stem cells, supporting more treatments.
Read more here: https://surl.li/trelrg
The study shows how helper T cells can be reliably produced from stem cells, supporting more treatments.
Read more here: https://surl.li/trelrg
January 9, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Genome BC helped fund new Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia research advancing immune cell therapies.
The study shows how helper T cells can be reliably produced from stem cells, supporting more treatments.
Read more here: https://surl.li/trelrg
The study shows how helper T cells can be reliably produced from stem cells, supporting more treatments.
Read more here: https://surl.li/trelrg
BC’s life sciences sector is a durable economic force, powered by genomics innovation. Genome BC supports growth through investment, research and partnerships.
Thanks to our partners:
@bccancerfdn.bsky.social
CIEBH
@abcelly.bsky.social
@stemcell.com
@aspectbio.bsky.social
@genomecanada.ca
Thanks to our partners:
@bccancerfdn.bsky.social
CIEBH
@abcelly.bsky.social
@stemcell.com
@aspectbio.bsky.social
@genomecanada.ca
Life Sciences Series: Article 3 – Genomics - Trade and Invest BC
Life Sciences Series Spotlight on Canada’s fastest growing Life Sciences jurisdiction.
www.britishcolumbia.ca
January 5, 2026 at 11:51 PM
BC’s life sciences sector is a durable economic force, powered by genomics innovation. Genome BC supports growth through investment, research and partnerships.
Thanks to our partners:
@bccancerfdn.bsky.social
CIEBH
@abcelly.bsky.social
@stemcell.com
@aspectbio.bsky.social
@genomecanada.ca
Thanks to our partners:
@bccancerfdn.bsky.social
CIEBH
@abcelly.bsky.social
@stemcell.com
@aspectbio.bsky.social
@genomecanada.ca
Join our next #DataLiteracy #Webinar to learn how #REACH BC is transforming participant recruitment and engagement for clinical trials and health research across BC
📅 February 2 | 🕤 9:30–10:30 AM
💻 Online
🔗 Register now: https://events.genomebc.ca/reach-bc/10552466?ref=BSKY
📅 February 2 | 🕤 9:30–10:30 AM
💻 Online
🔗 Register now: https://events.genomebc.ca/reach-bc/10552466?ref=BSKY
January 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Join our next #DataLiteracy #Webinar to learn how #REACH BC is transforming participant recruitment and engagement for clinical trials and health research across BC
📅 February 2 | 🕤 9:30–10:30 AM
💻 Online
🔗 Register now: https://events.genomebc.ca/reach-bc/10552466?ref=BSKY
📅 February 2 | 🕤 9:30–10:30 AM
💻 Online
🔗 Register now: https://events.genomebc.ca/reach-bc/10552466?ref=BSKY
Polar bear swims = gene boosts? 🐾🧬
DYK that cold dips influence how your genes behave? Certain genes linked to inflammation control, stress response and energy use can get switched on. This is #Epigenetics; your #DNA stays the same, but your lifestyle + environment can turn genes on or off.
DYK that cold dips influence how your genes behave? Certain genes linked to inflammation control, stress response and energy use can get switched on. This is #Epigenetics; your #DNA stays the same, but your lifestyle + environment can turn genes on or off.
January 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Polar bear swims = gene boosts? 🐾🧬
DYK that cold dips influence how your genes behave? Certain genes linked to inflammation control, stress response and energy use can get switched on. This is #Epigenetics; your #DNA stays the same, but your lifestyle + environment can turn genes on or off.
DYK that cold dips influence how your genes behave? Certain genes linked to inflammation control, stress response and energy use can get switched on. This is #Epigenetics; your #DNA stays the same, but your lifestyle + environment can turn genes on or off.
🌌 Humans are unique in the tree of life — aware of extinction and our fragility. 🧬
Dr. Christopher E. Mason calls us the Guardians of the Galaxy, with a duty to protect all life, present and future.
Watch here:🎥 https://youtu.be/m5-wPYCRhU4?si=0aB6oppiQ5aCS6cP
Dr. Christopher E. Mason calls us the Guardians of the Galaxy, with a duty to protect all life, present and future.
Watch here:🎥 https://youtu.be/m5-wPYCRhU4?si=0aB6oppiQ5aCS6cP
January 1, 2026 at 5:01 PM
🌌 Humans are unique in the tree of life — aware of extinction and our fragility. 🧬
Dr. Christopher E. Mason calls us the Guardians of the Galaxy, with a duty to protect all life, present and future.
Watch here:🎥 https://youtu.be/m5-wPYCRhU4?si=0aB6oppiQ5aCS6cP
Dr. Christopher E. Mason calls us the Guardians of the Galaxy, with a duty to protect all life, present and future.
Watch here:🎥 https://youtu.be/m5-wPYCRhU4?si=0aB6oppiQ5aCS6cP
In this clip, Dr. Sifumba speaks about the stigmas surrounding #Tuberculosis
Many of the usual stigmas are untrue: TB doesn’t choose. But socioeconomic circumstances can increase the exposure risk.
🎧
https://link.cohostpodcasting.com/b87cc2cc-6ed3-4c20-8a02-c626378af1bb?d=sZH2CQc6C
Many of the usual stigmas are untrue: TB doesn’t choose. But socioeconomic circumstances can increase the exposure risk.
🎧
https://link.cohostpodcasting.com/b87cc2cc-6ed3-4c20-8a02-c626378af1bb?d=sZH2CQc6C
December 31, 2025 at 5:01 PM
In this clip, Dr. Sifumba speaks about the stigmas surrounding #Tuberculosis
Many of the usual stigmas are untrue: TB doesn’t choose. But socioeconomic circumstances can increase the exposure risk.
🎧
https://link.cohostpodcasting.com/b87cc2cc-6ed3-4c20-8a02-c626378af1bb?d=sZH2CQc6C
Many of the usual stigmas are untrue: TB doesn’t choose. But socioeconomic circumstances can increase the exposure risk.
🎧
https://link.cohostpodcasting.com/b87cc2cc-6ed3-4c20-8a02-c626378af1bb?d=sZH2CQc6C
Love Nice Genes!? ⭐
Leaving a rating or review helps new listeners find the show and tells platforms it deserves to be shared.
🎁 Leave a review by Dec 31 + DM GenomeBC on Instagram for a chance to win a swag bag.
#NiceGenes #SciencePodcast #Genomics #SupportPodcasts
Leaving a rating or review helps new listeners find the show and tells platforms it deserves to be shared.
🎁 Leave a review by Dec 31 + DM GenomeBC on Instagram for a chance to win a swag bag.
#NiceGenes #SciencePodcast #Genomics #SupportPodcasts
December 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Love Nice Genes!? ⭐
Leaving a rating or review helps new listeners find the show and tells platforms it deserves to be shared.
🎁 Leave a review by Dec 31 + DM GenomeBC on Instagram for a chance to win a swag bag.
#NiceGenes #SciencePodcast #Genomics #SupportPodcasts
Leaving a rating or review helps new listeners find the show and tells platforms it deserves to be shared.
🎁 Leave a review by Dec 31 + DM GenomeBC on Instagram for a chance to win a swag bag.
#NiceGenes #SciencePodcast #Genomics #SupportPodcasts
TB isn’t a disease of the past—it’s still the leading infectious killer worldwide.
🧬 In this clip, Dr. Guthrie explains why #TB infects humans so effectively + the factors that drive its spread.
🎧 Listen now:
https://link.cohostpodcasting.com/b87cc2cc-6ed3-4c20-8a02-c626378af1bb?d=sZH2CQc6C
🧬 In this clip, Dr. Guthrie explains why #TB infects humans so effectively + the factors that drive its spread.
🎧 Listen now:
https://link.cohostpodcasting.com/b87cc2cc-6ed3-4c20-8a02-c626378af1bb?d=sZH2CQc6C
December 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
TB isn’t a disease of the past—it’s still the leading infectious killer worldwide.
🧬 In this clip, Dr. Guthrie explains why #TB infects humans so effectively + the factors that drive its spread.
🎧 Listen now:
https://link.cohostpodcasting.com/b87cc2cc-6ed3-4c20-8a02-c626378af1bb?d=sZH2CQc6C
🧬 In this clip, Dr. Guthrie explains why #TB infects humans so effectively + the factors that drive its spread.
🎧 Listen now:
https://link.cohostpodcasting.com/b87cc2cc-6ed3-4c20-8a02-c626378af1bb?d=sZH2CQc6C
Reposted by Genome BC
Outstanding work by @wywywa.bsky.social
& colleagues J Friedman, A Elliott, A Lehman, L Arbour, N Caron and teams!!
@bcchresearch.bsky.social
& colleagues J Friedman, A Elliott, A Lehman, L Arbour, N Caron and teams!!
@bcchresearch.bsky.social
🧬 Families facing rare diseases finally getting answers in BC!
Thanks to Genome BC initiatives like CAUSES & Silent Genomes, diagnostic rates are up from <10% → 50%+, rapid sequencing saves lives, and equity is at the heart of care.
📖 Read more: genomebc.ca/blog/when-kn...
#RareDisease #Genomics
Thanks to Genome BC initiatives like CAUSES & Silent Genomes, diagnostic rates are up from <10% → 50%+, rapid sequencing saves lives, and equity is at the heart of care.
📖 Read more: genomebc.ca/blog/when-kn...
#RareDisease #Genomics
When Knowing the Answer is Everything: Genomics and Rare Disease - Genome BC
For families facing a rare disease, the hardest part is often not knowing. What’s causing their child’s symptoms? Will it get worse? Is there anything they can do? Thanks to more than […]
genomebc.ca
December 19, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Outstanding work by @wywywa.bsky.social
& colleagues J Friedman, A Elliott, A Lehman, L Arbour, N Caron and teams!!
@bcchresearch.bsky.social
& colleagues J Friedman, A Elliott, A Lehman, L Arbour, N Caron and teams!!
@bcchresearch.bsky.social
🧬 Families facing rare diseases finally getting answers in BC!
Thanks to Genome BC initiatives like CAUSES & Silent Genomes, diagnostic rates are up from <10% → 50%+, rapid sequencing saves lives, and equity is at the heart of care.
📖 Read more: genomebc.ca/blog/when-kn...
#RareDisease #Genomics
Thanks to Genome BC initiatives like CAUSES & Silent Genomes, diagnostic rates are up from <10% → 50%+, rapid sequencing saves lives, and equity is at the heart of care.
📖 Read more: genomebc.ca/blog/when-kn...
#RareDisease #Genomics
When Knowing the Answer is Everything: Genomics and Rare Disease - Genome BC
For families facing a rare disease, the hardest part is often not knowing. What’s causing their child’s symptoms? Will it get worse? Is there anything they can do? Thanks to more than […]
genomebc.ca
December 18, 2025 at 11:54 PM
🧬 Families facing rare diseases finally getting answers in BC!
Thanks to Genome BC initiatives like CAUSES & Silent Genomes, diagnostic rates are up from <10% → 50%+, rapid sequencing saves lives, and equity is at the heart of care.
📖 Read more: genomebc.ca/blog/when-kn...
#RareDisease #Genomics
Thanks to Genome BC initiatives like CAUSES & Silent Genomes, diagnostic rates are up from <10% → 50%+, rapid sequencing saves lives, and equity is at the heart of care.
📖 Read more: genomebc.ca/blog/when-kn...
#RareDisease #Genomics