“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

We were delighted to host Dr. Marco Todesco and his UBC 4th-year students for a tour of the GSC! Thanks to Dr. Andy Mungall and Dr. Richard Moore for leading the class through our world-class facilities, we hope to see many of these future scientists again soon! #Genomics #UBC #STEM

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 🧪

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!

Our last session of the day starts with a talk from Dr. Loren Riesberg, on "Recombination and Speciation"!

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!

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"

Up next is Dr. Leonard Foster, with his talk on "Same-cell measurements of the lipidome and proteome"

Kicking off Session 2, Dr. Adi Steif takes the stage with her talk on "Universal inference of cell cycle and dormancy dynamics with Ouroboros"

Time for a coffee break! ☕ Don't forget to check out the GSC booths to meet our team members and grab some swag!

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!

Taking the stage now, Dr. Samuel Aparicio joining us remote, and his talk "The origins and consequences of gene dosage mutations in cancer"

The 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"

We're live now at the GSC Collaborator's Forum! 🎉 The event opened with inspiring remarks from Dr. Federica Di Palma and Dr. Steven Jones, setting the stage for a day of collaboration, discovery, and forward-looking science Follow along for more updates!

The @bcgsc.ca mandate has expanded beyond health to include forestry, marine science, agriculture, biodiversity & climate change—showcasing genomics’ growing impact across BC. Learn more: www.bcgsc.ca/news/gsc-expands-mandate-advance-genomic-innovation-across-health-environment-and-indu…#Genomicscs

🏆 Gold Sponsor Spotlight – 2025 GSC Collaborator Forum We are excited to welcome 10x Genomics and Adriana Suarez-Gonzalez, Senior Science and Technology Advisor, to the GSC Collaborator Forum. She will be speaking on “More impactful research with high-performance single call at any scale.”

💫The GSC is expanding our mandate! For more than 2 decades, the GSC has been recognized internationally as a leader in genomics, bioinformatics, and genome technology innovation – find out what else in store for us in the future. Read more: bcgsc.ca/news/gsc-exp...

🏆 Bronze Sponsor Spotlight – 2025 GSC Collaborator Forum We’re so grateful to Nanopore for their generous support of the GSC Collaborator Forum. @nanoporetech.com is proud to partner with BCGSC to deliver real-time, multi-omic data through our novel DNA/RNA sequencing technologies. More info🔽

🏆 Gold Sponsor Spotlight – 2025 GSC Collaborator Forum We are excited to welcome Illumina and Mena Farag, National Applications and Technical Specialist Leader for Illumina Canada to the GSC Collaborator Forum. He will be speaking on “Illumina Technology Updates: Fall 2025” More info🔽

🏆 Bronze Sponsor Spotlight – 2025 GSC Collaborator Forum We are grateful for the support of Bruker Spatial Biology! Bruker provides advanced spatial solutions to support life sciences research. Learn more at www.BrukerSpatialBiology.com More info🔽

🏆 Gold Sponsor Spotlight – 2025 GSC Collaborator Forum We’re so excited to welcome Ultima Genomics and Dr. Ariel Jaimovich, VP of Applications to the GSC Collaborator Forum. He will be speaking on “Unleashing sequencing at scale.” Thank you to Ultima Genomics for their generous support! More info🔽

🎤 Speaker Spotlight We are excited to welcome Dr. Marco Marra to the #GSCForum2025! He’ll share new work on single cell approaches to rare pediatric cancers. Don’t miss this talk by one of Canada’s genomics leaders. 📅 Oct 24, 2025 📍 BC Cancer Research Centre & Blusson Spinal Cord Centre

🏆 Bronze Sponsor Spotlight – 2025 GSC Collaborator Forum Thank you for the generous support of @genomebc.bsky.social! Genome BC invests in research, innovation and talent to foster collaborative partnerships, including with the GSC, that drive innovation and economic stability. More info🔽

We were honored to welcome BC’s Deputy Minister of Health, Cynthia Johansen, for a tour of the GSC. She met with researchers to learn how genomics is advancing medicine, supporting sustainability in agri/environmental systems, and driving innovation. #Genomics #BCHealth

👤 Meet Dr. Samuel Aparicio from UBC, @bccancerfdn.bsky.social — speaking at #GSCForum2025 on 'The origins and consequences of gene dosage mutations in cancer.' 📅 Oct 24 | 📍 Vancouver 🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/gsc-collab...

📣 Abstract deadline extended! Submit your poster or rapid fire talk by Friday, Sept 12 for the GSC Collaborator Forum. 🧬 Poster prizes awarded at our evening networking session! ✉️ [email protected] 🔗 Register: www.bcgsc.ca/events/gsc-c... #GSCForum2025

Got a great sequencing idea? 💡 Apply for the Sequence to Innovate Award for a chance to win up to $15K in sequencing services! 🗓️ Apply by: Sept 5 🎤 Pitch live at #GSCForum2025 🔗 www.bcgsc.ca/resources/gs... #Genomics #Innovation #Sequencing

📣 Calling all researchers! Submit your abstract for #GSCForum2025 — a day of science, discovery & networking, with a spotlight on single-cell technologies. 🗓️ Abstract deadline: Sept 5 📍 Event: Oct 24 🔗 www.bcgsc.ca/events/gsc-c... #Genomics #LifeSciences

We are pleased to welcome Twist Bioscience as Poster Session Sponsor at the GSC Collaborator Forum 2025! 📍 Blusson Spinal Cord Centre | Oct 24 🏆 Poster prizes 🗓 Abstracts due Sept 5 🔗 www.bcgsc.ca/events/gsc-c... #GSCCollaboratorForum #GenomicsResearch #PosterSession

🎙 Dr. Leonard Foster joins #GSCForum2025 to share insights on "Same-cell measurements of the lipidome and proteome." Don’t miss it! 📅 Oct 24 | 📍 Vancouver 🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/gsc-collab...

🏆 We're excited to have Olink as a Bronze Sponsor at the 2025 GSC Collaborator Forum! 🧬Proteomics takes the success of genomics further, offering dynamic, real-time insights into human biology—key for advancing precision medicine. Learn more⤵️

🌟Award Opportunity🌟 Apply now for the GSC Sequence to Innovate Award 2025! Submit by Sept 5 for a chance to win up to $15K in sequencing services. Finalists present at #GSCForum2025 (Oct 24). Details Below👇

👤 Meet Dr. Adi Steif from the Department of Medical Genetics at UBC — speaking at #GSCForum2025 on "Universal inference of cell cycle and dormancy dynamics with Ouroboros" 📅 Oct 24 | 📍 Vancouver 🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/gsc-collab...

🔬 Bronze Sponsor – 2025 GSC Collaborator Forum We’re grateful to @pacbio.bsky.social for supporting the 2025 GSC Collaborator Forum! Their HiFi sequencing delivers accurate long reads for DNA & RNA, giving a complete view of the genome, transcriptome & epigenome. #Genomics #PacBio #HiFiSequencing

🎯 Advance your proteomics research with 50% off Olink® Explore HT at the GSC — profile 5,000+ proteins from just 2 µl of sample. Limited to 124 samples. 📅 Meet Olink + GSC reps TOMORROW 9–11am, BC Cancer Research Centre atrium. ℹ️ [email protected]

🎤 Speaker Spotlight 🎤 Meet Dr. Loren Rieseberg, University Killam Professor at UBC @ubcbotany.bsky.social. At #GSCForum2025, they’ll share insights on Recombination and Speciation! 📅 Oct 24, 2025 | 📍 BC Cancer Research Centre & Blusson Spinal Cord Centre 🔽Register Now🔽

📢 Registration is open for the GSC Collaborator Forum 2025! 🗓 Oct 24 | BC Cancer Research Centre & Blusson Spinal Cord Centre 🔍 Focus: Single-cell technologies 🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/gsc-collab... #GSCForum2025 #Genomics #SingleCell

🚀Save the Date! The GSC Collaborator Forum Is back - Friday, October 24th! Join us for an exciting day of science and networking. Registration for #GSCForum2025 will open August 6th, more details below ⬇️

The BC Cancer–UBC Cancer Consortium (BC2C), with support from Genome BC, BC Cancer Foundation, UBC, & the GSC, has contributed 2,712 cases to the Marathon of Hope Network—advancing genomics-driven cancer care in Canada. @marathonofhope.bsky.social 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.cc...

Dr. Nadine Caron has been inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame, joining GSC founder and fellow faculty member Dr. Marco Marra. A remarkable recognition of her leadership in surgery, research, and Indigenous health. #CDNHealth #MedHallOfFame 🔽Learn more🔽

We welcomed high school students to the GSC for a #Geneskool field trip with @genomebc.bsky.social! Hands-on experiments, lab tours, and a glimpse into the future of #genomics. 🎥 Watch the highlights: youtube.com/playlist?lis... #STEMeducation #FutureScientists

We're proud to share that GSC Co-Director Prof. Steven Jones has been elected a Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales! 🎉 A well-deserved honor recognizing his global impact in genomics, bioinformatics & cancer research. 🔗 Learn more: www.bcgsc.ca/news/profess... #Genomics #GSC

🚨 New tech at the GSC! We've added the Agilent Femto Pulse System—a game changer for long-read sequencing & nucleic acid QC. 🔗 Read more: shorturl.at/NMDix Thanks to @bccancerfdn for making this possible! #Genomics #TechUpgrade #LongReadSequencing #FemtoPulse

📢 A major milestone for international biomedical research - Canada joins Federated EGA! We are proud to host the new Canadian node, which strengthens research collaboration & global access to secure genomic & health data while upholding privacy & compliance. 🔽Link Below🔽