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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Federal investment through Genome Canada and the regional Genome Centres helps Canadian companies use genomics and biotech innovation to grow while unlocking private sector co-investment in research and development (R&D). March 18, 2026 — Today, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions,
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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
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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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
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
Rare diseases are a surprisingly common reality for Canadian families. Although each specific rare disease affects fewer than 1 in 2000 people, there are over 7000 known rare diseases. Added together, about 1 in 12 Canadians are affected by a rare disease (more than all cancers, cardiovascular disease or diagnosed diabetes), and two thirds of
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Imagine receiving a custom-tailored roadmap to your health that captures the complexity of your family history, environmental factors, and entire genetic code combined. In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, precision health has emerged as a groundbreaking approach that is making this a reality. This new paradigm departs from a ‘one-size-fits-all’ model by using tools like
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Genome Canada announces $6M investment for enhancing early-warning systems to promote public health and $2.88M for improving the treatment of autoimmune diseases. From insights to impact we are putting genomics to work on promoting public health. Generating better information on pathogens and other influenza-like illnesses and diseases is vital for supporting decision making by
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