🚁🌲 #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

For our first Genomic Repeat of the season, we’re revisiting a fan favourite 🧊🦠 As Arctic permafrost thaws, ancient viruses could re-emerge. This ep explores the risks + how genomics helps scientists stay ahead. 🎧 https://link.cohostpodcasting.com/b87cc2cc-6ed3-4c20-8a02-c626378af1bb?d=sZH2CQc6C

🌲 Forestry is a cornerstone of BC’s economy and identity, supporting ~100,000 jobs and contributing $17B+ to GDP. As climate change puts forests under pressure, genomics is helping strengthen resilience and protect BC’s trees for generations. #GenomicsSavesTrees #BCForests #ClimateResilience

Dr. Van Hamme TRU is partnering with Vitalus Dairy on a Genome BC–funded project using #Genomics to improve #Dairy product quality + safety 🧬🥛 The team is developing a PCR test for faster more precise quality control of milk proteins + dairy powders—for safer production + reduced waste

Our 2 H5N1 research projects are making great progress Progress: baselines for farm air sampling, new testing platform, ⬆️ wastewater tracking for early detection, new genomic surveillance tools & more https://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Avian_flu_How_can_I_protect_myself.pdf

Our CSO & VP, Research and Innovation, Federica Di Palma joined Sally Greenwood and Julia Hill at the #FestivalOfGenomics & Biodata in London. A chance to connect with leaders across science, health, industry + policy on how genomics, AI + biodata can drive better patient outcomes.🧬🌍

🧬 #TrainingOpportunity: #Genomics in Agriculture Join KPU Applied Genomics Centre for a hands-on workshop (Feb 18–20) exploring #Practical #Genomic tools for agrifood Beginner-friendly Tuition coverage through the #StrongerBC #FutureSkills #Grant https://www.kpu.ca/cps/courses/genomics-agriculture-0

🎶 The Music That Moves Us Why does music get stuck in our heads, make us cry in the car or bring people together without a single word? Is our connection to music something we learn… or something written into our DNA? Turn up the volume and tune in to Nice Genes! Live. 🎧 https://ow.ly/WxnL50Y5aK9

Wes Peterson and Simren Brar represented Genome BC at the BC Natural Resources Forum, joining 1,700+ delegates to discuss mining’s economic impact, critical minerals and building future talent through post-secondary engagement in Northern BC.

Researchers from around the world gathered for MASSIV 1.0, a conference focused on the future of #SyntheticBiology From 🧪 engineered microbes to clean up environmental pollutants to 🤖 generative AI trained on the genetic code of life, conversations showed just how fast this field is moving.

Reminder to join our next #DataLiteracy #Webinar to learn how #REACH BC is transforming participant recruitment and engagement for clinical trials and health research across BC 📅 February 2 | 🕤 9:30–10:30 AM 💻 Online 🔗 Register now: https://events.genomebc.ca/reach-bc/10552466?ref=BSKY#DataLiteracy#Webinar

70+ attendees came together at our Networking Breakfast at the @AMEroundup to explore innovation in mining and critical minerals ⛏️🧬 🔬 Canada’s mining and biotech leaders showcased the power of collaboration. #AME2026 #Biotech #InnovationEcosystem

Great conversations at #AME2026 today on how #Biomining and #Genomics can move from research to real-world impact. Strong momentum around adopting genomics and biotech solutions, the challenges and successes of scaling operations and the critical role of diverse partners across Canada’s ecosystem.

Come to The Genomics Exchange networking session at 10am #AME2026 @AMEroundup Breakfast still available!

We're partnering w UBC’s BRIMM to dvlp practical, proof-of-concept projects to show how #Biomining tech can work at scale. An important step toward translating #Genomics research into applied solutions for our natural resource sectors. https://tinyurl.com/5n8w8aty#Biomining#Genomics#AME2026

Excited to host tomorrow's networking breakfast at AME Roundup! Industry leaders are exploring innovation, genomics and biotech for the future of critical minerals, sharing journeys, challenges and successes in Canada’s innovation ecosystem. #AME2026 #Genomics

Last week, Genome BC’s Candice Loring and Sarah Chapman participated in the inaugural #Indigenous #Tech Circle’s #IndigenousTechConference Candice joined as a speaker and Board Chair at this milestone event for Indigenous tech innovation in Canada.

Jan is #Alzheimer’sAwarenessMonth 🧠 Genetics is only part of the story – <5% of dementia cases are directly caused by DNA. Healthy lifestyle habits like socializing, exercise + managing hearing can help prevent or delay dementia. 🎧 Learn more: https://www.baycrest.org/podcast/episode-12#resources

On #BellLetsTalkDay we highlights the role of #Genomics in #MentalHealth. 🧬 #PGx helps tailor medications to your genes—reducing trial-and-error, minimizing side effects and improving treatment outcomes for conditions like depression and anxiety.

Can we reduce fertilizer & maintain yields? Research from UBC Science, BC Blueberry Council, BC Hazelnut & BC Grain Producers shows cutting phosphorus by 50% stimulates root activity—increasing soil carbon by 10-15% with only a 2% growth impact. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/RootGrowth

Insporos Inc. is a recent recipient of our Genomics Innovation Fund. Their AI-powered seed scanning system can now detect germination defects and screen for seed-borne diseases in seconds without destroying seeds. This could drastically reduce crop losses and improve sustainable agriculture.

January is #NationalBloodDonorMonth If you are able, consider signing up to donate with @canadaslifeline.bsky.social A single donation can help save lives and support patients in need every day. Sign up here: https://myaccount.blood.ca/en/donate

Kelp forests are vital to ocean health but are declining due to climate change and other pressures. Genomics is helping researchers restore BC kelp by identifying what to plant and where so these ecosystems can recover and thrive. Read more: https://www.genomebc.ca/blog/kelp-is-on-the-way/

Genome BC helped fund new Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia research advancing immune cell therapies. The study shows how helper T cells can be reliably produced from stem cells, supporting more treatments. Read more here: https://surl.li/trelrg

BC’s life sciences sector is a durable economic force, powered by genomics innovation. Genome BC supports growth through investment, research and partnerships. Thanks to our partners: @bccancerfdn.bsky.social CIEBH @abcelly.bsky.social @stemcell.com @aspectbio.bsky.social @genomecanada.ca

Join our next #DataLiteracy #Webinar to learn how #REACH BC is transforming participant recruitment and engagement for clinical trials and health research across BC 📅 February 2 | 🕤 9:30–10:30 AM 💻 Online 🔗 Register now: https://events.genomebc.ca/reach-bc/10552466?ref=BSKY#DataLiteracy#Webinar

Polar bear swims = gene boosts? 🐾🧬 DYK that cold dips influence how your genes behave? Certain genes linked to inflammation control, stress response and energy use can get switched on. This is #Epigenetics; your #DNA stays the same, but your lifestyle + environment can turn genes on or off.

🌌 Humans are unique in the tree of life — aware of extinction and our fragility. 🧬 Dr. Christopher E. Mason calls us the Guardians of the Galaxy, with a duty to protect all life, present and future. Watch here:🎥 https://youtu.be/m5-wPYCRhU4?si=0aB6oppiQ5aCS6cP

In this clip, Dr. Sifumba speaks about the stigmas surrounding #Tuberculosis. Many of the usual stigmas are untrue: TB doesn’t choose. But socioeconomic circumstances can increase the exposure risk. 🎧 https://link.cohostpodcasting.com/b87cc2cc-6ed3-4c20-8a02-c626378af1bb?d=sZH2CQc6C

Love Nice Genes!? ⭐ Leaving a rating or review helps new listeners find the show and tells platforms it deserves to be shared. 🎁 Leave a review by Dec 31 + DM GenomeBC on Instagram for a chance to win a swag bag. #NiceGenes #SciencePodcast #Genomics #SupportPodcasts

TB isn’t a disease of the past—it’s still the leading infectious killer worldwide. 🧬 In this clip, Dr. Guthrie explains why #TB infects humans so effectively + the factors that drive its spread. 🎧 Listen now: https://link.cohostpodcasting.com/b87cc2cc-6ed3-4c20-8a02-c626378af1bb?d=sZH2CQc6C

Outstanding work by @wywywa.bsky.social & colleagues J Friedman, A Elliott, A Lehman, L Arbour, N Caron and teams!! @bcchresearch.bsky.social

🧬 Families facing rare diseases finally getting answers in BC! Thanks to Genome BC initiatives like CAUSES & Silent Genomes, diagnostic rates are up from <10% → 50%+, rapid sequencing saves lives, and equity is at the heart of care. 📖 Read more: genomebc.ca/blog/when-kn... #RareDisease #Genomics

Happy #NationalPoinsettiaDay! #DYK these holiday favourites are full of fascinating genetics? 🔬 Their bright “petals” are actually modified leaves 🌙 They only turn red after long nights, thanks to photoperiod-responsive genes 🧬 Nearly all modern poinsettias are clones