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🧬 Summer Science Program 2026 in #Abbotsford Solve a genomic mystery 🦠, analyze DNA and help design a vaccine—all hands-on 📍 University of the Fraser Valley 📅 July 6–10, 2026 👥 Capacity: 24 students Register: ow.ly/tFk250Yv2VS

Indigenous Pathways Coordinator, Sarah Chapman, was at Gathering Our Voices, connecting with over 1,000 Indigenous youth from across the country. Sarah led a session where students saw DNA for the first time. One even shared it made her excited about science classes in high school.🪴🧬

BC researchers are receiving $8M in federal funding to fast-track genomic solutions 🧬 8 teams will advance real-world projects, from pathogen detection to improved care for cancer, Type 1 diabetes and endometriosis. Part of a $20M @GenomeCanada GAPP investment. @BCCancer @SFU @UB @AbCelleraBio @ubcmsl Find out more: genomebc.ca/blog/bc-resear…

Dr. Paul Anthony Keown from the @UBC Faculty of Medicine has been awarded the Clinical Trials BC Leadership & Advocacy Award for his outstanding contributions to organ transplant research, clinical trials, and medicine. 👏 Congratulations Dr. Keown! bit.ly/41m94oh

🧬 Summer Science Program 2026 in Kamloops! Solve a genomic mystery 🦠, analyze DNA and help design a vaccine—all hands-on at Thompson Rivers University. 📅 Aug 10–14 | 👥 20 spots Register: ow.ly/JaH750Yv2TG #Geneskool #STEMEducation #ScienceCamp #Genomics

🐼 Happy #NationalPandaDay! 🐼 Giant pandas’ DNA reveals their unique lifestyle: 2.4B base pairs, genes for meat digestion, but they rely on gut microbes to eat bamboo 🌿 Genomics helps track populations & support conservation 🧬 #Genomics #Conservation #Biodiversity

🌳 Quiz Time! Which can be made from forest byproducts? 🤔 A) Biodegradable textiles B) Nutrient-packed food cubes C) Carbon fiber D) Eco-friendly plastics Forestry waste like cellulose & lignin is powering the next generation of sustainable materials 🌱 #GenomicsSavesTrees

New partnership aims to boost local food security. Researchers are using genomic science to help growers adapt faster and remain competitive in changing environmental and economic conditions. More on @GenomeBC's new partnerships ⤵️ smallfarmcanada.ca/news/research-… #CdnAg

Boost your genomics skills this spring! 🧬@langaracollege offers two micro-credentials: Genomics & Transcriptomics Applications and Data Visualization for Biological Sciences. With BC Future Skills funding, learners may pay just 10% tuition. 👉 Register for Genomics & Transcriptomics here: langara.ca/programs-cours…

🌲 What if assessing forest health took minutes, not months? With support from Genome BC, researchers are using drones and genomics to see how trees respond to heat, drought and climate stress—helping identify which forests will thrive in a warming climate 🌱 #GenomicsSavesTrees #ForestGenomics #ClimateResilience #GenomeBC

🧬 Why do bowhead whales live 200+ years and rarely get cancer? Sarah Lando from Genome BC dives into genomic research showing how these Arctic giants repair DNA, resist disease and age slowly—offering clues for human longevity and cancer resistance 🌊🐋 🎧 Listen now: link.cohostpodcasting.com/b87cc2cc-6ed3-… #Genomics #CancerResearch #WhaleScience #ArcticResearch

🚁🌲 #Drones are changing how we see forest health. With Genome BC support, researchers use LiDAR, multispectral & thermal sensors to spot climate stress in trees in minutes—not decades—helping build resilient forests for the future. #GenomicsSavesTrees #ForestHealth #InnovationInForestry #ClimateResilience

Happy #InternationalWomensDay 💫 So many talented women make Genome BC what it is—from driving research and innovation to shaping our community and culture. Today we celebrate all the incredible women on our team and the impact they make every day. #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInScience

Celebrating women in science and health research! 🌸 Kyla Hingwing, Rosanne Persaud + Annaïck Carles, attended the #WomensHealth Research #Symposium, where Dr. Hingwing introduced Genome BC’s new women’s health Sector Innovation Program. Read Dr. Chen Wan’s perspective ⬇️ tinyurl.com/texy354r #InternationalWomensDay

Want to collaborate with Indigenous communities but unsure where to start or how to sustain the work? Join Genome BC on March 11 for a webinar with @goUFV researchers on co-developing methodology with the Stó:lō community. Register: events.genomebc.ca/indigenous-too… #IndigenousCollaboration #GenomeBC

Research in #WomensHealth remains under-studied, under-diagnosed and poorly understood. In this article, Dr. Chen Wan outlines where gaps remain, how genomics can help close them and why action can’t wait. Read more ⬇️ genomebc.ca/blog/advancing… HealthEquity #Genomics #PrecisionMedicine

🌲🧬 Planting forests for the future means planting smarter. BC’s climate-based seed transfer uses climate models + genetics to match trees to where they’ll thrive in a changing climate—helping seedlings survive today and tomorrow. #GenomicsSavesTrees #AdapTree #ClimateBasedSeedTransfer #GenomeBC #BCForests

1 in 7 Canadian children lives with asthma. Genomics research suggests the groundwork may be laid in infancy… long before coughing or wheezing begins. Read how early gut bacteria shape future risk: genomebc.ca/blog/asthma-do…

🌲🔥 Helping forests keep up with climate change starts with genetic diversity. Genome BC–supported research led by Dr. Sally Aitken found that seed orchards can limit diversity, affecting resilience to drought, pests & disease. What changed—and why it matters—next. #GenomicsSavesTrees #ClimateChange #Forestry #GenomeBC #AdapTree

The theme of yesterday's panel on “Canada’s Genomic Future: Ethics, Data Sovereignty & Defence,” at the @lifesciences_bc #AccessToInnovation conference: We are entering an era where #GenomicData is no longer just a medical resource; it is a strategic national asset.