Registration now open for SynBio 8.0, June 15-17 at the University of Waterloo. www.synbiocanada.org/synbio8 Join us at Canada’s premier synthetic biology conference, bringing the community together to showcase advances from across the country and across the full breadth of the field! #synbio8 🍁🧬

Join us this week for another #BioNetSpeakerSeries 👇 @rnaprof.bsky.social @ualberta.bsky.social

📣 T-CAIREM is offering a #data science course where participants will learn how to visualize and manipulate time-series and image data! 🗓️ Jan. 26, 2026 - Apr. 6, 2026 📝 Register by Jan. 19, 2026. 👉 https://ow.ly/Ll1g50XA8aB#data #MedEd #AIinMedicine #TCAIREM #DataScience

The Computing Science Dept. at the University of Alberta has multiple faculty job openings. Please share this broadly. We have a great environment! - CS Theory: tinyurl.com/zrh9mk69 - Network/Cyber Security: tinyurl.com/renxazzy - Robotics/CV/Graphics: tinyurl.com/ypcsfbff

The Canada Global Impact+ Research Talent Initiative will support the recruitment of top researchers over the next 12 years, with $400mn earmarked for research infrastructure on.ft.com/3Kn9RAn

Interested in using single cell technologies to unravel the molecular origins and evolution of ovarian cancer? We are looking for a graduate student! More details here 👇

Genome Canada’s new white paper explores how the convergence of genomics and artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping innovation across sectors—from health and agriculture to energy and the environment. bit.ly/46nPv0H

📢 Join Drs. Ma’n Zawati & James Tsui for a dynamic workshop on the ethics & impact of AI in scientific research. 📍 Attend in Montreal, UBC, or UofT, or join via Zoom! 🗓️ Free & in person with snacks🍪 🔗 Register: https://t.co/zyPptnPTP6 #AI #Genomics #CEEHRC #ScienceEthics

DEADLINE EXTENDED! Early-bird registration, abstract submission for talk consideration, and travel award application deadline has been extended to FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19! Abstracts submitted after Sep 19 will be included in poster sessions. event.fourwaves.com/... 1/2

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS! We are less than 3 months until the 11th Canadian Conference on Epigenetics taking place in Banff, Alberta on Nov 12-15, 2025! The deadline is FRI, SEPT 12 for abstract submissions if you want to be considered for a talk. event.fourwaves.com/... 1/2

📣Funding announcement: Genome Prairie, supported by @GenomeCanada is proud to announce the launch of the Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP). $90M investment over 4 years to help bring Canada's genomics innovations to market. Details here: genomeprairie.ca/gapp_2025_in...

📢 #Bioinformatics training alert!!! Introduction to R 📍 Saskatoon, SK 📅 October 6th-7th Early 🐦‍⬛ registration until August 06 bioinformatics.ca/workshops-al...

Reminder that TREnD2025 abstract submission deadline for ORAL PRESENTATIONS is TODAY, June 6th! Please register and submit your abstracts through the event page: event.fourwaves.com/trend25/pages

What if your doctor could really see you? Not just the physical you, but the genetic you? 💡 ➡️ 100,000 genomes sequenced in the next four years to drive precision health and Canada’s leadership in health innovation. bit.ly/4mb5Dty

A sincere thank you to all participants for contributing to an engaging and inspiring #BioNet2025. We look forward to seeing you again next year at #BioNet2026 #bioinformatics #omics @zovoilislab.bsky.social

PROMISE Co-Pl @brittdrog.bsky.social is presenting at BioNet 2025:"Leveraging large-scale datasets and single cell omics data to develop a polygenic score for cisplatin-induced ototoxicity." #BioNet2025#CCMB#CHRIM

“80% of data analysis is cleaning and prep.” Let’s make that 80% easier. R for Data Wrangling is a 3-day, in-person workshop that helps intermediate R users reshape, clean, and prepare messy data for meaningful analysis. If you’ve got the R basics, this is your next move. 👉 bit.ly/R4DW-May-2025

I had the opportunity to be a plenary speaker at #BioNET2025 on the topic of ethical and inclusive AI. It is a challenging topic but the audience was asking great questions and provided some great insights in return.

Keynote presenter Dr. Ali Bashashati @science.ubc.ca on AI in bioinformatics #BioNet2025

#BioNet2025 is underway — another day of engaging discussions, insightful presentations, and meaningful connections. @brittdrog.bsky.social

We would like to thank our Gold Sponsor Illumina for their generous support. Don't miss "Advancements in Illumina Informatics" #BioNet2025

Plenary speaker Dr. Michelle Brazas on training in #Bioinformatics in 🇨🇦 #BioNet2025

We’re kicking off Day 2 with gratitude! Huge thanks to our sponsors Genome Alberta, Illumina, @nanoporetech.com and the Global Institute for Food Security for making #BioNet2025 possible.

Opening Plenary by Carina Butterworth @carinabutterworth.bsky.social on AI, ethics and inclusivity #BioNet2025

Day 1 of #BioNet2025 — check out some highlights! 📸 @zovoilislab.bsky.social @jameswasmuth.bsky.social @galenwright.bsky.social

🌍 For the first time ever, #Glyco27 comes to Alberta—and returns to Canada after 30+ years! 📍 Edmonton | May 25-30, 2025 A global hub for research, biotech, and collaboration. Join us! 🔗 glyco27.org/en/begin #Canada #Glycobiology #ExploreEdmonton #YEG #Glycotime @edmontonglobal.bsky.social

Great funding 💰 opportunity for trainees! We still have a few spots. Join us next week for #BioNet2025!

🚨Genome Prairie Saskatoon Summer Employment Opportunity: Looking to gain hands-on experience advancing high-quality genomics and other 'omics research projects? Genome Prairie is now taking apps for this exciting summer term position at our Saskatoon office: Deets here: genomeprairie.ca/careers/

🔬 Registration is OPEN for #GenomicsForum2025 online Join us online to discover how genomics is shaping the future of healthcare. 📅 April 30, 2025 🔗 Sign up: events.genomebc.ca/genomics-for... #Genomics #GenomeBC #PrecisionHealth

📣 New Genome Canada funding opportunity for Indigenous-led training and capacity building projects. bit.ly/4iyWAzH 📆Application deadline: Sept. 15, 2025 #IndigenousGenomics

The Guo Lab at the Hotchkiss Brain Institute and Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary is seeking candidates for two postdoctoral positions #neurojobs can-acn.org/the-guo-lab-...

🚨Genome Prairie job opportunity alert: Looking to gain hands-on experience advancing high-quality genomics and other 'omics research projects? We've got a job for you! Genome Prairie is now taking apps for this exciting (and fulfilling!) summer term position: Deets here: genomeprairie.ca/careers/

🚨Genome Prairie job opportunity alert: Research Data Analyst: Passionate about research, strategic planning, and uncovering actionable insights? Join our team and contribute directly to the development of our new Strategic Plan. Application deadline 04/04/25. Details here: genomeprairie.ca/careers/

Looking to break into industry or explore career paths beyond academia? Join us for the BioNet 2025 Industry Mixer, a free satellite event of the 5th Annual BioNet Conference #BioNet2025 📅 Thursday May 8 ⏲️7–10PM 📍Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre #YYC www.eventbrite.com/e/the-bionet...

Come work with us in Vancouver! UBC’s Department of Medical Genetics, in collaboration with The Life Sciences Institute, seeks an Assistant Professor working in chromatin regulation or genetic regulatory mechanisms. ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfac...

Last call for a postdoc position in single cell analysis/perturb-seq with @nikashakiba.bsky.social at UBC in beautiful Vancouver Canada! ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfac...

Abstract submission is open until March 28th so get yours in soon! 👍 #BioNet2025

Over the next 4 years, researchers will conduct the largest genomics study ever undertaken in Manitoba & Saskatchewan. This project will place the prairies at the forefront of cutting-edge medical research & innovation, uncovering life-changing insights into genetic and molecular drivers of disease.

Fantastic to see PrairieGen - A Multi-omics Approach to Advancing Data Integration from Manitoba and Saskatchewan Populations into the Pan-Canadian Genome Library - funded through this important initiative! This project will be led by BMG's own @zovoilislab.bsky.social and Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg

A groundbreaking research initiative, PrairieGen, is set to redefine how chronic and genetic diseases – such as cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, metabolic disorders, and pediatric disorders – are detected and treated. Read more: news.umanitoba.ca/uncovering-t...

Congratulations to Dr. Rockman-Greenberg and our Academic Lead Dr. Zovoilis @zovoilislab.bsky.social for this success! 🎉

Breaking news in #PrecisionHealth! Kudos to all awardees!

📢Join us at the 5️⃣th Annual BioNet Conference #BioNet2025 in May in Calgary! 📍 Connect with #bioinformatics experts, explore groundbreaking ideas, and engage in insightful discussions. 🗓️ Save the date! Register now: bionet-meeting.org/registration