Genome BC, the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research, and the BCCDC Foundation for Public Health have partnered for the first time to fund rapid response research initiatives that will have a direct impact – in a matter of months – on people in British Columbia during the COVID-19 pandemic. Valued at approximately $1.3 million, […]
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Genome BC Annual Forum To Include Dr. Anthony Fauci & Dr. Bonnie Henry
Genomics has played an important role in the battle against COVID-19. Scientists around the world have brought forward a herculean effort to manage the outbreak and bring an end to the pandemic. Early sequencing of the virus and data sharing has led to improved surveillance, tracking transmission of the virus and its variants, in real-time. […]
Genome BC Funds Genomic Project To Support Grizzly Bear Management
Grizzly bears are an ecologically, culturally, and economically valuable species for British Columbia and Canada. Due to this importance, many populations are intensively monitored by First Nation and provincial governments to ensure effective and evidence-based management to safeguard a healthy population for the future. A key component of monitoring programs is the ability to identify […]
Aspect Biosystems Offers Novel Solution For Treating Type 1 Diabetes
Vancouver’s Aspect Biosystems is working on a novel technological and genomics-based approach to Type 1 Diabetes that promises to circumvent the shortcomings of current treatments. Aspect is producing a bioprinted therapeutic of pancreatic cells surrounded by a protective layer that can be implanted in Type 1 Diabetes patients. Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), once known as […]
Genome BC & Partners Launch Study for Easing COVID-19 Restrictions
In the midst of a pandemic how can we safely return to work? This question is on the minds of employees, employers, and policymakers as the world begins the process of re-opening during COVID-19. Places that have successfully restricted person-to-person contact have also curbed transmission, but these restrictions come with damaging economic trade-offs. To support […]
Supercluster Funds More COVID-19 Recovery Projects In B.C.
The Digital Technology Supercluster continues to collaborate with companies from across Canada to develop, deploy and scale innovative technologies to support Canadians safely return to work. In April, the Vancouver-based Supercluster announced that they would commit $60 million to the biggest health and safety problems created by the COVID-19 crisis. The Supercluster has announced eight […]
Sonic Incytes Closes $3.5 Million Round In Fight Against Liver Disease
Vancouver based Sonic Incytes has completing a seed financing round of over $3.5 million. Sonic Incytes is developing a breakthrough, point of care ultrasound solution for assessing and managing chronic liver disease – an emerging global health crisis, affecting one in four persons worldwide. Investors include Small World Group, Think Top Investments and Sunhope Venture […]
Genome BC Invests in Safe Drinking Water
Genome BC has invested $1 million in Acuva Technologies through its Industry Innovation (I²) program. The I² Fund provides commercialization support for companies developing innovative life science technologies that address biological challenges in key economic sectors in BC: Agriculture, Energy and Mining, Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Forestry, and Human Health. Access to safe drinking water […]