🚀Save the Date! The GSC Collaborator Forum is returning Thursday, October 29th. Join us for an exciting day of science and networking. Registration for #GSCForum2026 will open August 12th, more details below ⬇️
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Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre (GSC) is an international leader in genomics, bioinformatics genome technology innovation 🧬 bcgsc.ca
“Our strength comes from building the technologies that makes high throughput genomics possible.” Closing off the GSC’s mandate video series, we look towards the future and show what’s possible for Canadian genomic innovation. Watch now:
"When you have deeply integrated clinical research collaborations, we can have real time impact in patient care.” We are excited to unveil the second GSC mandate video on Health, highlighting the importance of genomics in the everyday lives of patients across BC and Canada. Watch now:
To learn more about the @cancersociety.bsky.social Awards for Excellence or the trailblazing #cancer #research these experts are performing, visit: bit.ly/2025afe Congratulations again to this year's recipients!
2025 Awards for Excellence Recipients
Now in its 31st year, we are proud to present the 2024 Award for Excellence Recipients. Since 1993, we have acknowledged some of the country’s best researchers with our Canadian Cancer Society Awards ...
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We’re thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2025 @cancersociety.bsky.social Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research! These awards honour individuals who have and are making valuable contributions to the #cancer #research ecosystem in Canada. Congratulations to all awardees!
“The importance of biodiversity is that it gives us a way to understand the world that we live in.” We are excited to unveil the first of the GSC’s three new mandate videos: this one is on Biodiversity, Environment, & Agriculture which showcases our collaborations and impact in these sectors.
🧬 Did you know DNA Day is tomorrow? It celebrates the discovery of the DNA double helix & the Human Genome Project, milestones that changed how we understand life, health & disease. At the GSC, we work with DNA every day. Since DNA Day falls on a weekend this year, why not be a citizen scientist? 🍓🧪
This Earth Day, we’re highlighting how biodiversity genomics is deepening our understanding of life in Canada. 🇨🇦🧬 Powered by CGEn’s sequencing centres in Vancouver, Toronto, and Montréal, this work is accelerating discovery and strengthening Canada’s role in global genome science. #EarthDay2026
A new Canadian collaboration is advancing the future of precision oncology! The GSC is partnering with Genetrack Biolabs to develop GenTraceDx™, a “living” cancer diagnostic platform that continuously updates genomic insights as new therapies and discoveries emerge. Read more🔽
We’re at #BiGSAT today at UBC! The GSC is sponsoring a booth at the Bioinformatics Graduate Student Association Symposium at the LSI. Come say hi, learn more about what we do, grab some GSC swag, and enter our raffle for a chance to win a great prize! #UBC #Bioinformatics #Genomics #GradLife
Join us as a sponsor of the 2026 GSC Collaborator Forum – Spotlight on Omics! Hosted by the GSC, this year’s forum will convene present and future leaders across genomics, bioinformatics, healthcare, and industry to explore innovative omics applications and pathways to real world impact More info🔽
This #InternationalWomensDay we are celebrating the brilliant women of the GSC driving innovation in genomics. From developing new technologies to decoding complex genomes, their work is shaping the future of discovery science! Thank you for pushing boundaries every day 💜 #IWD2026 #WomenInSTEM
“Genomics is much more than a science – It’s foundational” Behind every breakthrough is a team united by purpose – learn more about our our history, our expanded mandate, and what lies ahead:
A new chapter for the GSC. New vision, new scope — coming tomorrow!
Proud to share that the GSC is featured in the BC Life Sciences Series on genomics as a critical piece of infrastructure and expertise behind B.C.'s global leadership in genomics! Read the full story here: www.britishcolumbia.ca/news-stories... #Genomics #LifeSciences #BCResearch #GSC
🔬In 2025, we launched clinical whole genome sequencing for hereditary cancer testing – a major milestone for precision medicine in BC! This strengthens the province’s ability to advance research and improve cancer care. Read more: www.bcgsc.ca/news/whole-g...
As 2025 comes to a close, we are grateful for the researchers, partners, and collaborators who help turn genomics into impact — from precision health to biodiversity and sustainability. Thank you for being part of the journey. Here’s to continued discovery in 2026! #Genomics #Bioeconomy
🚀 Record-breaking month at the GSC! Our teams delivered 195 TB of sequencing yield in November, pushing us past 7.5 PB total — a milestone made possible by world-class expertise, technology, and teamwork. Proud of everyone who helped make this happen! #Genomics #Innovation #BCResearch
The GSC Collaborator Forum 2025 brought together BC’s genomics community for a day of inspiring talks, rapid-fire research pitches, and a celebration of collaboration and innovation. Thank you to all speakers, sponsors & staff who made it possible! #GSCForum2025 #Genomics
Next up: rapid fire talks from our Sequence to Innovate competition finalists and selected abstract presentations 🧪
BC Genome Sciences Centre@bcgsc.ca · 10mo agoOur final speaker for Session 3 is Dr. Ariel Jaimovich from Ultima Genomics, another Gold Sponsor for the GSC Collab Forum. Many thanks to Dr. Robin Coope for chairing this session!
Our final speaker for Session 3 is Dr. Ariel Jaimovich from Ultima Genomics, another Gold Sponsor for the GSC Collab Forum. Many thanks to Dr. Robin Coope for chairing this session!
BC Genome Sciences Centre@bcgsc.ca · 10mo agoOur last session of the day starts with a talk from Dr. Loren Riesberg, on "Recombination and Speciation"!
Our last session of the day starts with a talk from Dr. Loren Riesberg, on "Recombination and Speciation"!
BC Genome Sciences Centre@bcgsc.ca · 10mo agoUp next — our Expert Panel: “Ask the GSC” 💬 Chaired by Dr. Yussanne Ma, this interactive session invites our collaborators and guests to engage directly with GSC scientists and leaders. We're looking forward to the discussion!
Up next — our Expert Panel: “Ask the GSC” 💬 Chaired by Dr. Yussanne Ma, this interactive session invites our collaborators and guests to engage directly with GSC scientists and leaders. We're looking forward to the discussion!
BC Genome Sciences Centre@bcgsc.ca · 10mo agoOur final speaker for Session 2 is Mena Farag from Illumina , also our Gold Sponsor for the forum! He will be speaking on "Illumina Technology Updates: Fall 2025"
Our final speaker for Session 2 is Mena Farag from Illumina , also our Gold Sponsor for the forum! He will be speaking on "Illumina Technology Updates: Fall 2025"
BC Genome Sciences Centre@bcgsc.ca · 10mo agoUp next is Dr. Leonard Foster, with his talk on "Same-cell measurements of the lipidome and proteome"
Up next is Dr. Leonard Foster, with his talk on "Same-cell measurements of the lipidome and proteome"
BC Genome Sciences Centre@bcgsc.ca · 10mo agoKicking off Session 2, Dr. Adi Steif takes the stage with her talk on "Universal inference of cell cycle and dormancy dynamics with Ouroboros"
Kicking off Session 2, Dr. Adi Steif takes the stage with her talk on "Universal inference of cell cycle and dormancy dynamics with Ouroboros"
BC Genome Sciences Centre@bcgsc.ca · 10mo agoTime for a coffee break! ☕ Don't forget to check out the GSC booths to meet our team members and grab some swag!
Time for a coffee break! ☕ Don't forget to check out the GSC booths to meet our team members and grab some swag!
BC Genome Sciences Centre@bcgsc.ca · 10mo agoOur last speaker for Session 1 is Dr. Adrianne Suarez-Gonzalez from @10xgenomics.bsky.social, also our Gold Sponsor for the forum. She is speaking on "More impactful research with high-performance single cell at any scale" Many thanks to Dr. Frederica Di Palma for chairing this session!
Our last speaker for Session 1 is Dr. Adrianne Suarez-Gonzalez from @10xgenomics.bsky.social, also our Gold Sponsor for the forum. She is speaking on "More impactful research with high-performance single cell at any scale" Many thanks to Dr. Frederica Di Palma for chairing this session!
BC Genome Sciences Centre@bcgsc.ca · 10mo agoTaking the stage now, Dr. Samuel Aparicio joining us remote, and his talk "The origins and consequences of gene dosage mutations in cancer"
Taking the stage now, Dr. Samuel Aparicio joining us remote, and his talk "The origins and consequences of gene dosage mutations in cancer"
BC Genome Sciences Centre@bcgsc.ca · 10mo agoThe first session of the GSC Collaborator Forum 2025 is underway! 🧬 We're welcoming to the stage now Dr. Marco Marra, speaking on "Single cell approaches to characterize pediatric malignancies"