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An article published in today's edition of The Guardian profiles the outstanding research conducted by the Genome Prairie-administered GENICE II project in Churchill, Manitoba. Kudos to the GENICE II team, led by Dr. Eric Collins from @umanitoba theguardian.com/environment/20…

🚀New funding opportunity: Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) $90M - 4 cycles. Genome Prairie and Genome Canada is proud to support the commercialization and adoption of genomics through GAPP. Click below to learn more and apply today! genomeprairie.ca/gapp_2026_fund…

The world is full of threats, many being invisible to the eye. Now, prairie researchers are applying eDNA techniques to understand how germs spread between humans, animals, and the environment. Find out more about the eDNA Surveillance project: genomeprairie.ca/tracking-invis…

Genome Prairie is proud to announce 3 new genomics-driven projects via GenTrac, our regional commercialization initiative. Congratulations to the successful applicants, White Otter Biotech, OncoForma Biotechnologies and Tuberosum Technologies. Details: genomeprairie.ca/gentrac_new_pr…

📢National Funding Announcement👇 Government of Canada, Genome Canada and regional centres unveil $20M commercialization supports to drive innovation and enhance Canada's bioeconomy. Together, Canada is leading the way in advancing research. More here: genomeprairie.ca/gapp_2026_anno…

📢Funding opportunity DEADLINE: Application dates for Genome Prairie's HARVEST ag-tech innovation fund are fast approaching. The intake deadline is Wednesday, March 18, 4:30 p.m. CST. Canadian-based enterprises are encouraged to apply. More info here: shorturl.at/DzVGB

Final day at the Braiding Knowledge Canada Gathering @ Wanuskewin in Saskatoon. Genome Prairie is proud to be at this event, which brings together Indigenous and Western knowledge systems in a shared space of learning, reflection, and connection.

With great regret and deepest sympathies to his family, friends and close associates, Genome Prairie is saddened to announce the passing of the remarkable Dr. Pete (Prabhat) Desai, former and founding Chair of Genome Prairie. More information here: genomeprairie.ca/pete_desai_194…

Those interested in applying for the recently announced Agri-tech funding opportunity, HARVEST, are encouraged to attend an upcoming (free) information session from 1:30-2:30 p.m., Monday, March 2nd. To register, click on the link below: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

📢Funding opportunity: Calling agricultural cleantech companies! Genome Prairie is excited to announce HARVEST, a new business accelerator initiative investing in Canadian companies scaling biotechnologies to strengthen our food economy. More info here: genomeprairie.ca/funding/

Genome Prairie is proud to celebrate International Day of Women & Girls in Science! Our focus remains on providing greater opportunities while supporting fundamental principles of equality for current and future generations! #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience

We have a summer job alert! Attention students! Interested in being a part of research projects? Genome Prairie is accepting applications for Programs Assistant term (May-August) in either our Saskatoon or Winnipeg offices. Find out more and apply today! genomeprairie.ca/careers/

Summer Career Opportunity: Post-secondary student seeking summer work? Interested in amplifying genomics research impacts? Genome Prairie is accepting applications for Knowledge Mobilization and Digital Content Coordinator. Find out more and apply today! genomeprairie.ca/careers/

Congratulations to #USask researcher Dr. Valentyna Klymiuk on receiving the @GenomePrairie Emerging Genomics Researcher Award! Read more: agbio.usask.ca/news/2026/02/u…

moar event photos! (because Twitter is all messed up).

As part of its 25th Anniversary celebrations, Genome Prairie hosted "Celebrating Genomics in Saskatchewan," last week on the campus of @usask. Great attendance, speakers and also awards for lifetime excellence in research, including Dr. Andrew Potter and Dr. Valentyna Klymiuk.

Congratulations to Genome Prairie's Board Chair, Dr. Peter Phillips, on today's announcement of his appointment to the Board of Directors with the Institute for Research on Public Policy!

Join #USask researcher Dr. Jon Bennett on Feb. 3 for an Advancements in Agricultural Research seminar! Plants, soils and invasion in Canadian grasslands For more info and to register: agbio.usask.ca/research/advan… #IYRP2026 #USaskResearch

Congratulations to Dr. Valentyna Klymiuk on receiving the @GenomePrairie Emerging Genomics Researcher Award. This well‑deserved recognition celebrates her exceptional achievements and growing impact in advancing genomics research. #Genomics #ResearchExcellence @Val_Klymiuk

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