March 9, 2021 – Today, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, William Amos, Parliamentary Secretary to Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry (Science), announced $2.7 million in federal support through Genome Canada to two Ontario Genomics applied genomics research projects that will improve the well-being of Ontarians &…
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Genome Canada: Major investment in genomics research will improve the health and wellbeing of Canadians
March 2, 2020Nearly $15 million in federal funding to support genomics research in health, agriculture and environment March 2, 2020 – Montreal, Quebec – 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…
Driving genomics research for Ontario’s agriculture and agri-food sector
December 5, 2019December 5, 2019, Toronto, Ontario –The Ontario Regional Priorities Partnership Program (ON-RP3) is supporting Ontario-focused, industry-academic partnership projects that will positively impact Ontario’s agriculture and agri-food sector. Today, at the Genomics at the Tipping Point Symposium, Bettina Hamelin, President and CEO of Ontario Genomics, announced the eight successful ON-RP3 project teams. Two of the successful…
Ontario leading edge genomics projects attract $46 million of investment
July 23, 2019July 23, 2019 – In a recent announcement from Genome Canada, seven (7) Ontario-led and three (3) Ontario co-led projects were awarded a total of $16 million in funding from the Genome Canada Genomics and Applied Partnership Program (GAPP) and Large Scale Applied Research Program (LSARP). Ontario Genomics is so proud to be working with these…
Collaborative genomics investments for a healthier Ontario
February 4, 2019February 4, 2019, Guelph, Ontario – Genomics research is producing dramatic breakthroughs in science, transforming our understanding of the world around us. The results of this research are being used to address important challenges and develop innovative solutions, not just in human health, but across diverse sectors of the economy. Today, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan,…
New applied genomics projects to spur innovative technologies and job creation in agri-food, health and the environment
August 16, 2018August 16, 2018, Lincoln, Ontario – The application of genomics-based research and development is strengthening Ontario’s economy. It is leading to much needed advancements in farming practices, health care, and environmental stewardship. Bringing together academic researchers with companies to accelerate technology development lays the foundation for increased competitiveness, economic growth and job creation. Today, the…
Canadian patients to benefit from major investment in genomics and precision health research
February 1, 2018A proud day for all Canadians with the announcement of $255 million to support genomic innovations and advance precision health. Congratulations to all of the award-winning teams across Ontario and Canada.
Three Ontario projects awarded a total of $12.6M in funding
December 12, 2017In a recent announcement from Genome Canada, three Ontario projects were awarded funding from Round 8 of the Genome Canada Genomics and Applied Partnership Program (GAPP). Ontario Genomics was pleased to work with the teams in putting together the proposals. GAPP funds translational research and development projects that address real-world challenges and opportunities as identified…
Government of Canada and partners invest $24 million in genomics research to further innovation in health, agriculture and environment sectors
December 1, 2017Government of Canada and partners invest more than $24 million in genomics research projects to improve cancer treatments and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Canada and China partnering to develop diagnostics tests for preterm birth
November 30, 2017BGI and Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, part of Sinai Health System, awarded investment from Genome Canada and Ontario Genomics PRESS RELEASE – Shenzhen, China and Toronto, Canada, November 30, 2017 ‒ BGI and the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, part of Sinai Health System, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining their intention to…