📚 Happy World Book Day! What if books told you exactly what you were getting into? We tapped into our Genome BC mini library for the “If Books Had Honest Titles” trend—sharing candid, one-line takes on science, genomics, culture, society and the human stories behind discovery.

📣 Apply now for Genome BC's Women’s Health Initiative A $2.3M funding opportunity to advance women’s health through genomics across the life course. Driving research that closes critical gaps and delivers real-world impact. https://www.genomebc.ca/funding-opportunity/sector-innovation-program/

At Genome BC, we recognize cannabis as a significant and growing sector—contributing over $2B annually to BC’s economy. 🧬 Watch the video featuring Dr. Marco Todesco (UBC Science) to learn more 👀 A small hint: not every plant makes the final cut. #Cannabis #LifeSciences

Genome BC was at the Transforming Health Symposium last week, contributing to conversations on equity, innovation and impact in health research. From panels on equity in practice and rare disease care to clinical genomics, great to see our team sharing and learning. #HealthResearch

⏰ GAPP deadline at 11:59 pm 🧬 BC researchers — don’t miss your chance to partner with industry and turn genomics into real-world impact. 📝LOI due: April 13 at 11:59pm 🔗 https://www.genomebc.ca/funding-opportunity/genomic-applications-partnership-program-gapp/

With 25% of Canadians facing food insecurity, food security is national security. 🧬 🔗 Read more: https://researchmoneyinc.com/article/food-security-is-national-security-and-science-should-be-treated-as-essential-public-infrastructure

🌱🧬 Genomics is helping reduce emissions in cannabis production. A Genome BC-funded project with Dr. Marco Todesco UBC Science + Aurora Cannabis identified genes controlling flowering 🌸—key to enabling outdoor growing in Canada. #Genomics #ClimateAction #GenomeBC

Part 2 of our series is now live. Building on PRIL, this article explores how the IDEAs Lab model sparks bold, interdisciplinary solutions to complex challenges. Read Part 2 ⬇️ https://www.genomebc.ca/blog/novel-solutions-for-biodiversity-inside-genome-bcs-inaugural-ideas-lab/

⏰ Reminder: GAPP deadline approaching! 🧬 BC researchers — don’t miss your chance to partner with industry and turn genomics into real-world impact. 📝LOI due: April 13 🔗 https://www.genomebc.ca/funding-opportunity/genomic-applications-partnership-program-gapp/

Great ideas thrive in the right collaborative environment. This blog explores the PRIL initiative and how it brings researchers together to tackle complex challenges. https://www.genomebc.ca/blog/genomics-meets-policy-launching-genome-bcs-policy-and-research-innovation-lab-pril/

🧬 Genomic Repeat: Slipping Through the Spectrum Many autistic individuals, especially women, mask traits to fit in—often leading to missed diagnoses and mental health challenges. 🎧 Listen now: https://link.cohostpodcasting.com/b87cc2cc-6ed3-4c20-8a02-c626378af1bb?d=sZH2CQc6C #Autism #Genomics

🧬 Answer revealed! On Thursday, we asked: Which sample types are listed in the Health Metadata Commons? 🎥 Watch the video to learn more about what’s included and how it’s advancing health research. 🔗 www.metadatacommons.ca

🥕 Pause to see if you’re getting a real carrot today! 🔗 Read more: https://www.genomebc.ca/blog/research-in-carrot-and-cherry-crops-to-strengthen-local-food-security

🧬💡 Calling BC Researchers Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) helps Canadian for-profit enterprises partner with researchers to turn genomics innovation into real-world impact! 📝 Learn more: https://www.genomebc.ca/funding-opportunity/genomic-applications-partnership-program-gapp/

Which of these sample types do you think are listed in the Health Metadata Commons (www.metadatacommons.ca): Saliva Blood Air All of the above ***Answers will be revealed 24 hours later

🧬 BREAKING: Sasquatch DNA sequenced in BC? A team of researchers claims to have analyzed a mysterious DNA sample collected deep in BC’s backcountry, sparking fresh debate around one of the region’s most enduring legends. Is it a breakthrough, a mix-up or something else entirely? 👀 #Sasquatch

📣 Nice Genes! is in 3rd place and so close to joining the #Webbys Winners Circle. RT + VOTE: vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting...

Why spend years and thousands just getting to the starting line? 💸🧬 In health research, sample collection can take 3–5 years before analysis begins. What if the data already exists? The Health Metadata Commons helps you find data faster and spark collaborations. 👉 metadatacommons.ca

International Zero Waste Day ♻️ At Genome BC, we take waste reduction seriously. From recycling to reusing materials wherever possible, we are committed to minimizing our environmental footprint and supporting more sustainable practices in our day-to-day work. 🌱

🧬 Summer Science Program 2026 in Vancouver Solve a genomic mystery 🦠, analyze DNA and help design a vaccine—all hands-on 📍 Capilano University 📅 August 17–21, 2026 👥 Capacity: 24 students Register: https://ow.ly/H7bU50YyM2H

🪴 Did you know a plant in your garden could unlock new treatments for type 2 diabetes? #Montbretia contains montbretin A #MbA, a rare compound that slows starch digestion & improves glucose control. Researchers are finding ways to produce it reliably. UBC News https://www.genomebc.ca/?p=35813

The Health Metadata Commons, a Genome BC initiative, is a free hub for health research metadata. Find omics data or biobank samples faster, share your own data, boost impact and spark collaborations. 👉 metadatacommons.ca #MetadataCommons #HealthData #OpenScience #HealthResearch #Biobanking

🧬 Summer Science Program 2026 in Nanaimo Solve a genomic mystery 🦠, analyze DNA and help design a vaccine—all hands-on 📍 Vancouver Island University 📅 July 13–17, 2026 👥 Capacity: 20 students Register: https://ow.ly/zLOX50Yv2XH

What is #Metadata ? 🐦 🫙 Imagine two jars filled with the exact same seeds. One jar has no label. The other tells you what it is, when it was collected and why it matters. The contents haven’t changed—but what you can do with them has. That label is metadata: data about data.

🌦️ #WorldMeteorologicalDay 🌦️ DYK? Genomics helps scientists understand how ecosystems respond to changing weather and climate. From tracking algal blooms to predicting crop stress, it supports agriculture, biodiversity and disaster preparedness.

🧬 Summer Science Program 2026 in Abbotsford Solve a genomic mystery 🦠, analyze DNA and help design a vaccine—all hands-on 📍 University of the Fraser Valley 📅 July 6–10, 2026 👥 Capacity: 24 students Register: https://ow.ly/IFPp50Yv2Wq

Indigenous Pathways Coordinator, Sarah Chapman, was at Gathering Our Voices, connecting with over 1,000 Indigenous youth from across the country. Sarah led a session where students saw DNA for the first time. One even shared it made her excited about science classes in high school.🪴🧬

BC researchers are receiving $8M in federal funding to fast-track genomic solutions 🧬 8 teams will advance real-world projects, from pathogen detection to improved care for cancer, Type 1 diabetes and endometriosis. Part of a $20M Genome Canada GAPP investment. 📖: https://tinyurl.com/29kchrhs

🧬 Summer Science Program 2026 in Kamloops! Solve a genomic mystery 🦠, analyze DNA and help design a vaccine—all hands-on at Thompson Rivers University. 📅 Aug 10–14 | 👥 20 spots Register: https://ow.ly/8n8b50Yv2Vh #Geneskool #STEMEducation #ScienceCamp

🐼 Happy #NationalPandaDay! 🐼 Giant pandas’ DNA reveals their unique lifestyle: 2.4B base pairs, genes for meat digestion, but they rely on gut microbes to eat bamboo 🌿. Genomics helps track populations & support conservation 🧬 #Genomics #Conservation #Biodiversity

🌳 Quiz Time! Which can be made from forest byproducts? 🤔 A) Biodegradable textiles B) Nutrient-packed food cubes C) Carbon fiber D) Eco-friendly plastics Forestry waste like cellulose & lignin is powering the next generation of sustainable materials 🌱 #GenomicsSavesTrees

Boost your genomics skills this spring! 🧬 Langara College offers two micro-credentials: Genomics & Transcriptomics Applications and Data Visualization for Biological Sciences. 👉 Register for Genomics & Transcriptomics here :https://tinyurl.com/3mwsbnvc

🧬 How do bowhead whales live 200+ years and resist cancer? Explore how these Arctic giants repair DNA, fight disease and age slowly—offering clues for human longevity 🌊🐋 🎧 Listen now: https://link.cohostpodcasting.com/b87cc2cc-6ed3-4c20-8a02-c626378af1bb?d=sZH2CQc6C

🚁🌲 #Drones are changing how we see forest health. With Genome BC support, researchers use LiDAR, multispectral & thermal sensors to spot climate stress in trees in minutes—not decades—helping build resilient forests for the future. #GenomicsSavesTrees #ForestHealth #InnovationInForestry

Happy #InternationalWomensDay 💫 So many talented women make Genome BC what it is—from driving research and innovation to shaping our community and culture. Today we celebrate all the incredible women on our team and the impact they make every day. #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInScience

Celebrating women in science and health research! 🌸 Kyla Hingwing, Rosanne Persaud + Annaïck Carles, attended the #WomensHealth Research #Symposium, where Dr. Hingwing introduced Genome BC’s new women’s health Sector Innovation Program. Read Dr. Chen Wan’s perspective ⬇️ https://tinyurl.com/texy354r

Want to collaborate with #IndigenousCommunities but unsure where to start ? Join us Mar 11 for a webinar with @goufv.bsky.social researchers on co-developing methodology with the Stó:lō community. Register: https://events.genomebc.ca/indigenous-toolkit-webinar#IndigenousCommunities #FreeWebinar

Research in #WomensHealth remains under-studied, under-diagnosed and poorly understood. In this article, Dr. Chen Wan outlines gaps, how genomics can help close them and why action can’t wait. ⬇️ https://www.genomebc.ca/blog/advancing-womens-health-through-genomics-why-now-is-the-time-to-act/

🌲🧬 Planting forests for the future means planting smarter. BC’s climate-based seed transfer uses climate models + genetics to match trees to where they’ll thrive in a changing climate—helping seedlings survive today and tomorrow. #GenomicsSavesTrees #AdapTree #ClimateBasedSeedTransfer

🌲🔥 Helping forests keep up with climate change starts with genetic diversity. Genome BC–supported research led by Dr. Sally Aitken found that seed orchards can limit diversity, affecting resilience to drought, pests & disease. What changed—and why it matters—next. #GenomicsSavesTrees #AdapTree

The theme of yesterday's panel on “Canada’s Genomic Future: Ethics, Data Sovereignty & Defence,” at the Life Sciences BC #AccessToInnovation conference: We are entering an era where #GenomicData is no longer just a medical resource; it is a strategic national asset.

We’re hiring! 💻🛜 We need a web developer under a part-time, long-term contract to handle website development, optimization and technical support. 💼 Part-time, contract 💰 Salary Range: $80-$110/hour 📅 Deadline: 4 PM, March 6, 2026 More here🔗: genomebc.ca/about/workin... #Hiring #WebDeveloper

Two new Genome BC funded projects are exploring how we can make delicious, colourful British Columbian crops stronger, more stable, and more available. 🍒 🥕 Check out the work by the AAFC, Summerland Varieties Corp, @science.ubc.ca and SeedChange ➡️ www.genomebc.ca/blog/researc...

🌲Western redcedar, BC’s provincial tree, faces climate, drought & pest threats. Thanks to Genome BC and Genome Canada researchers are using genomics to breed stronger, resilient trees—cutting timelines from 20 years to 4 🌱 #GenomicsSavesTrees

🌳 BC’s forests are getting a genomic upgrade! Dr. Joerg Bohlmann & the Spruce Up team use genomics to screen trees for drought & pest resistance, wood quality & growth—cutting decades off breeding time. Healthier, resilient forests = environmental & economic wins 🌲💡 #GenomicsSavesTrees

🌲 Stopping #Forest disease before it spreads Dr. Richard Hamelin explains how early action helped prevent #SuddenOakDeath in BC. Using genomic tools, CFIA identified the pathogen quickly, enabling faster testing and response to protect forest health. #GenomicsInAction #GenomicsSavesTrees

What do we know about the nature of #Yeast ? ⭐ A new project led by Prof. Vivien Measday Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia#Yeastand John Husnik, Renaissance Bioscience, is studying hundreds of yeast strains across B.C. to uncover traits valuable to research and industry.

🪵 Spot the Invader! Did You Guess Right? 🌲 Here’s the answer key 👇 #GenomicsSavesTrees #ForestHealth #InvasiveSpecies

🪵 Spot the Invader! Some threats to BC’s forests arrive as cargo stowaways or invisible spores. 🔴 Spongy moth, 🔵 Asian long-horned beetle, 🟢 Sudden oak death. Can you match A, B, C? Comment your guesses! #GenomicsSavesTrees #ForestHealth #InvasiveSpecies

🌟 Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Today we celebrate the women and girls whose curiosity and leadership are shaping the future of science and genomics. Let’s keep inspiring the next generation to thrive in STEM. #WomenInScience #GirlsInSTEM #GenomeBC