From Molecules to Meaning: Metabolomix Is Redefining What We Can Measure, and Why It Matters In laboratories around the world, a quiet shift is underway. For decades, genomics has dominated life sciences research, decoding the blueprint of life. But increasingly, scientists are asking a more immediate question: what is actually happening inside biological systems […]
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The Commercialization Gap Is Real: Rapid Infection Diagnostics Shows Why Early Investment Matters For most startups, securing enough capital to move from research to commercialization is one of the greatest challenges they will face. For Alberta-based Rapid Infection Diagnostics Inc. (RID), that journey has taken more than a decade, required nearly $20 million in
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Genomic tools and technologies have the potential to improve our health, environment and nutrition, and Alberta has no shortage of entrepreneurs ready to meet the challenge. However, while biotech startups are typically well-equipped to test and refine their technologies and products, scaling-up into a sustainable business presents a wholly new challenge. A 2025 survey conducted
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From Lab Discovery to Global Impact: How Nova Medical Testing Inc. is Advancing Metabolomics in Alberta and Beyond In the world of life sciences, timing is everything. While genomics can help predict what might happen in the body, metabolomics reveals what has already happened and provides a powerful perspective that is becoming increasingly important
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Lighting the Way: A Calgary Startup Tackles One of Canada’s Biggest Environmental Challenges In northern Alberta, one of the most complex environmental challenges in the world continues to grow quietly but persistently. More than a trillion litres of oil sands tailings water sit across vast landscapes, awaiting a viable path to treatment and eventual
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Alberta is in the midst of a transformation. Alongside the oil sands and the agricultural industries that have long defined its economy, a new sector is taking shape: a growing life sciences industry that is converting university research into patented technologies, commercialized products, and competitive companies with global reach. The numbers tell a compelling story,
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Overcoming barriers of integrating genomics research into mental health care In Canada, 1 in 5 people will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. Mental Health Awareness Month takes place every year in May, helping Canadians find greater opportunities to learn and talk openly about mental illnesses without stigma. Improving health outcomes for all
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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
In a world increasingly attuned to the urgency of climate action, Dr. Filippo Miglior stands out for his contributions to sustainable agriculture. A trailblazer in dairy genomics, Dr. Miglior has been honored with Genome Canada’s Industry Collaboration Award for his groundbreaking work in dairy cattle genetics. Through the application of innovative genomic tools and building
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