As data becomes the engine driving modern discovery, Dr. David Wishart stands at the forefront in building the datasets and AI tools that use information to power innovation. A globally recognized leader in metabolomics and precision health, Dr. Wishart was honoured with the ASTech Award in the AI/ML Advancement and Application category, for his groundbreaking […]
Many Albertans are impacted by mental health disorders or know a loved one who is. Mental health disorders are complex, with numerous genetic, social and environmental factors, and it can be hard to predict how a patient will respond to different medications or strategies. For some Albertans, finding a more direct path to an effective
Edmonton – November 6, 2025 – RDAR, a major Canadian agriculture research funder, Genome Alberta, and Genome British Columbia are pleased to announce the development of the Agriculture Metadata Commons, a digital database designed to organize and disseminate information about agriculture genomics research data. Genomics is the big data science that helps us understand DNA –
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Genome Alberta welcomes new Directors Phyllis Clark, Ouray Crowfoot, and Christine Gillies and incoming Chair Geoff Pradella to the Board. Calgary, Alberta – Genome Alberta is pleased to announce the appointment of three new Directors to its Board, effective June 26, 2025 as well as a transition of the Board Chair. The organization extends
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Alberta-based precision health company aims to deliver more precise testing for a leading cause of death among men while minimizing the risks of overdiagnosis. Calgary – June 26, 2025 – Today, new investments into public-private R&D projects were announced as part of a new wave of new Genome Canada R&D investments supporting the Canadian
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are big buzz words these days, and given their explosion into the public sphere, large language models like ChatGPT are often the first thing that comes to mind when we hear about AI. In reality, chatbots are only a small subset of the diverse technologies which fall under
Alberta research teams are advancing the use of environmental DNA tech to enable near-real-time biodiversity monitoring as well as improve the tools that provide objective data for protecting public health. May 14, 2025 Calgary, Alberta – Genome Alberta is pleased to announce funding for two innovative projects under Genome Canada’s eDNA Surveillance Initiative, a
New investments are helping bring technology to patients, making it faster to test, diagnose, or treat health conditions, and improve the delivery of personalized medicine in Alberta and BC. April 15, 2025 Calgary, Alberta – Genome Alberta and Genome British Columbia (Genome BC), with support from Government of Alberta and other key partners, are
Genomic data is a powerful source of knowledge to better understand ourselves and our environment. For Indigenous communities, genomic research can support environmental stewardship, improve healthcare, and enrich knowledge of their histories. However, colonial institutions have often exploited, rather than empowered Indigenous people, using data without their consent. To ensure genomic research benefits Indigenous communities
Alberta to drive Canada’s competitive edge in health innovation using AI-powered genome sequencing data for more precise, preventative and cost-effective health care. Calgary, Alberta – March 5, 2024 – Today, new investments into Alberta initiatives were announced as part of the Canadian Precision Health Initiative (CPHI) led by Genome Canada. This $81 million in
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