April 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…
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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…
Ukraine Research Trainee Relief Program
April 12, 2022In an effort to ease the burden of the conflict in Ukraine and provide support to Ukrainian and other impacted researchers, Genome Canada is offering a Ukraine Research Trainee Relief Program. This new program will initiate or maintain the support of graduate students and postdoctoral researchers working on Genome Canada-funded projects who are directly impacted…
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…
Ontario Genomics & CANSSI Ontario Announce $300K for Postdoctoral Fellowships in Genome Data Science
March 1, 2022TORONTO, ON. Ontario Genomics and CANSSI Ontario announce three recipients of $300,000 total in Postdoctoral Fellowships to support research that deepens our understanding of genomic epidemiology and statistical genetics at a CANSSI Ontario member university or any of their affiliated research institutes. The Ontario Genomics-CANSSI Ontario Postdoctoral Fellowship in Genome Data Science program, originally conceived…
Canada SynBio 2022: REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
February 23, 2022Join us from May 31 to June 2, 2022 for Canada SynBio 2022 Ontario Genomics is pleased to announce registration is now open for in-person tickets at our annual Canada SynBio 2022 Conference. Now in its fourth year, the will be held from May 31 to June 2, 2022, in Toronto. This conference brings together…
Launching Educational Resource for Ontario Students and Teachers to Explore the Intersection of Genomics & Agriculture
February 16, 2022‘An Exploration of Genomics in Agriculture and Food’, A Teacher’s Guide for Grades 7-12, is a new free resource for Ontario Teachers, made possible through a partnership between, Ontario Genomics, AgScape, the Agricultural Adaptation Council, and Genome Canada. (Ontario) February 16, 2022 – Ontario Genomics, in partnership with AgScape, the Agricultural Adaptation Council and Genome…
Ontario Announces Funding for Ontario Genomics
January 14, 2022Government of Ontario commits $7.5M to support impactful and ground-breaking genomics research and technologies (Toronto) January 14, 2022 – Ontario Minister of Colleges and Universities, Jill Dunlop, announced an investment of $7.5M over three years for Ontario Genomics to support existing innovation and commercialization capacity, grow our skilled workforce, and position Ontario as a global…