LIVING SUSTAINABLY. INNOVATING TOGETHER. Unlocking Ontario’s Bio-Potential We live in unprecedented times. That is why Ontario Genomics’ vision endeavours to find solutions to some of humanity’s greatest challenges: climate change, food insecurity, and acute and chronic disease. These concerns will increasingly impact the health and well-being of Ontario’s people and economy. Our Strategic Vision is…
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Turning crisis into opportunity: a Canadian-made bio-revolution (The Hill Times)
September 12, 2022Canada has a second chance to build a comprehensive biotech ecosystem as new domestic investment funds and foreign investors take notice of our industry. By Bettina Hamelin, Ontario Genomics, President and CEO Twenty years after the Human Genome Project, we have made significant strides in understanding what “genomics” can do to transform health care. Today,…
Ontario Genomics-CANSSI Ontario Postdoctoral Fellowship in Genome Data Science
June 15, 2022June 15, 2022: We are pleased to announce a new joint funding opportunity from Ontario Genomics and CANSSI Ontario, the Ontario regional centre of the Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute, establishing another joint Postdoctoral Fellowship in Genome Data Science. This Fellowship will support the work of an early-career investigator pursuing research in the areas of statistical…
Climate Action Genomics Initiative Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems
May 13, 2022Ontario Genomics is pleased to announce that Genome Canada has launched the Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems initiative, which will invest $30 million in cutting-edge genomic research and innovation to reduce the carbon footprint of Canada’s food production systems.
Investing in the Future of Food with $900k+ in Funding for Cellular Agriculture
May 3, 2022AcCELLerate-ON, Canada’s first regional cellular agriculture competition, funds four cutting edge cellular agriculture-focused food and beverage projects Toronto, May 3, 2022—The Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) and Ontario Genomics have announced the recipients of more than $900K in funding through their AcCELLerate-ON competition. AcCELLerate-ON is Canada’s first regional cellular agriculture competition, supporting the research and…
Ontario Students can now Learn about Genomics Innovations in the Agri-Food Sector
April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 – As part of the Ontario Regional Priorities Partnership Program (ON-RP3), Ontario Genomics (OG), the Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC), and Genome Canada (GC) are bringing the role of genomics innovation in advancing Ontario’s agri-food sector to centre stage through innovative education programs with Farm & Food Care Ontario and AgScape. Under Farm…
Investment in Genomics-led Precision Health Initiative Delivers Rare Disease Diagnosis in Ontario
April 26, 2022This study mining cancer genetics for targeted treatment options is an integral part of the All for One Canada-wide initiative geared towards providing equitable access to genome-wide sequencing for diagnosis and treatment of genetic disease. Ontario Genomics is pleased to play an integral role in the All for One precision health initiative to advance a…
Ontario Genomics Welcomes the Ontario Government’s Proposed New Life Sciences Strategy
April 7, 2022Toronto, Ontario – Ontario Genomics applauds the Ontario government for taking an important step to bring life sciences to the forefront of Ontario’s economic and innovation agenda. The strategy, Taking Life Sciences to the Next Level, seeks to make Ontario a global biomanufacturing and life sciences hub that leads in the development, commercialization and early…
Genomics on the Frontlines – Ontario Genomics Annual Report (2020-21)
March 11, 2022We’re pleased to share with you the Ontario Genomics 2020-2021 annual report, “Genomics on the Frontlines” which underscores the ongoing importance of genomics-related research and technologies in solving some of the greatest challenges of our day.
This year, our report exemplifies stories that highlight the tremendous efforts and advancements made by the people behind the science. Behind every innovation, technology, and ground-breaking discovery are the passionate people that devote themselves to this impactful work.
Major Investment in Genomics Research and Industry to Improve Ontario Healthcare and Environment
March 9, 2022Over 50% of Genome Canada funding invested into Ontario’s impactful and ground-breaking genomics research and technologies March 9, 2022 – Today, The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced federal support through Genome Canada to five Ontario Genomics-led and co-led research and development projects as part of the Genomic Applications Partnership Program…