In 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…
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Producing a polyphenolics-enhanced Ice Syrup
December 12, 2017Can we create a healthier Ice Syrup? Ontario Genomics is providing funding for an academic-industry partnership to do just that. Sweet & Sticky Inc. located in the Niagara Peninsula produces Ice Syrup®, a unique non-alcoholic syrup made from Vidal and Cabernet Franc icewine grapes. Sweet and Sticky harvests their grapes in the coldest months of…
How the genomics health revolution is failing ethnic minorities
December 8, 2017Canada is one of the most ethnically diverse nations in the world. However, this diversity is largely missing from our growing collections of genomic data. Because genomic information is increasingly used in health care, what does this mean for our ethnic minorities, including Indigenous Canadians?
Scientists make first ever attempt at gene editing inside the body
December 7, 2017Scientists have tried editing a gene inside the body for the first time, in a bold attempt to tackle an incurable a disease by permanently changing a patient’s DNA.
New projects to explore societal implications of genomics research
December 6, 2017Five new projects are to be funded under the Genome Canada and Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Joint Initiative on Societal Implications of Genomics Research. These projects explore the significant ethical, economic, environmental, legal and/or social challenges and opportunities engendered by the new wave of innovations in genomics, covering topics such as genetically modified foods and synthetic biology.
Low Carbon Innovation Fund
December 5, 2017Have a great genomics solution for climate change focused on mitigation of emissions? Ontario’s Low Carbon Innovation Fund (LCIF) supports proof-of-concept, prototyping and pilot demonstration projects aiming to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. The LCIF is accepting Eligibility Assessments until Dec 10th for its Technology Validation Stream supporting proof-of-concept and prototyping.
Can the beef industry catch up in the use of genomics?
December 2, 2017New technologies are sexy if they meet three criteria: they open doors to new and wonderful things, they are disruptive, and they are profitable. Genomics has proven its worth in the dairy industry, helping to triple milk production. But the beef industry may not be ready to follow suit. Here’s why.
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…
Gene therapy creates replacement skin to save dying boy
November 21, 2017Doctors in Europe used gene therapy to grow sheets of health skin that saved the life of a boy with a rare genetic disease that had destroyed most of his skin.