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David Bailey, President and CEO, Genome Alberta; Rob Annan, President and CEO, Genome Canada; Karim Bardeesy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry, holding a sign that says "Canadian Genomics Strategy" and smiling at the camera.

Canada Invests in Genomics R&D to Accelerate Industry Growth and Technology Adoption

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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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Image on the left: Dr. David Wishart giving a speech at the podium. Image on the right: Dr. Wishart posing with the award with Gijs Gijs van Rooijen, Chief Scientific Officer, Genome Alberta

ASTech Award Honours Dr. David Wishart for World-Leading Contributions in AI/ML Innovation

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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

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Better Tools for Bigger Data – how AI and Machine Learning are Transforming Genomic Research

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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

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Researcher quantifying metabolites in TMIC lab (left) and the research team in the GlycoNet lab (right)

New Investments in Global-leading, Alberta-based Genomics Technology Platforms to Advance Services.

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Alberta is maintaining global leadership in small molecule biology by expanding genomics-based services and tools for the health sector, agriculture and animal health sector, and other bio-based industries.   Calgary – May 30, 2024 – Today, new investments into Alberta-led research facilities were announced as part Genome Canada’s support for genomics technology infrastructure at facilities

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The Secret to the Perfect Recipe is Understanding your Ingredients

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We all have our favourite recipes, and having the right ingredients is a critical part of creating these tried and tested dishes. Swap one type of flour for another or use a different pan, and your cake may not turn out the same way. Something similar happens inside your cells: nutrients are processed according to

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New program, a first of its kind in Western Canada, fills a critical skills gap for data analysis

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BioNet Alberta and the University of Lethbridge launch a new graduate certificate program in bioinformatics.   A growing need for bioinformatics and computational biology skills Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field that brings together biology and computer science to acquire, store, retrieve, organize, analyze, and interpret biological data. With advances in science and technology and the

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