Using Genomics to Study Polar Bears and Grizzly Bears in the Canadian North
The TACSI project conducts fieldwork in northern Manitoba, Nunavut and the Northwest Territories.
Improving On-Seed Survival and performance of legume inoculants using genome shuffling
OSS – Improving On-Seed Survival and performance of legume inoculants using genome shuffling is a GAPP project.
Zika Virus Infection Research Supported by Genome Prairie
In 2015 the news spread quickly of a devastating epidemic in Brazil, caused by the Zika virus (ZIKV). The virus then spread to other parts of South and North America, as well as some Pacific islands and Southeast Asia. ZIKV is spread by a bite from an infected mosquito, and can also be spread via sexual activity and blood transfusion.
Crop research partnership maps two lentil genomes
A partnership between University of Saskatchewan (U of S) crop scientists and genomic big data company NRGene of Israel has successfully sequenced two wild lentil genomes—the largest legume genomes ever assembled.
Dow AgroSciences unique facility a benefit to Saskatchewan’s bioscience research cluster
The Saskatoon research cluster at the University of Saskatchewan and Innovation Place technology park is a hotbed of innovation. Vibrant organizations located here contribute great things to the bioscience industry as a whole. One example is the Dow AgroSciences Global Canola Research Centre.
Public Lecture: Agriculture in a Growing World
Please join us for a free public lecture with Dr. Patrick Moore, The Sensible Environmentalist.
October 8, 2015 @7:00pm
Neatby Timlin Theatre
Room 241, 2nd Floor, Arts Building
University of Saskatchewan
John Cross awarded Saskatchewan’s Order of Merit
October 3, 2013 – Mr. John Cross, a Genome Prairie Board Member, was recently announced as one of seven Saskatchewan Order of Merit recipients.
Dr. Arnold Naimark, Chair of Genome Prairie, inducted into The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
May 2, 2013 – We are delighted to celebrate the induction of Dr. Arnold Naimark, Chair of Genome Prairie’s Board of Directors, to the prestigious Canadian Medical Hall of Fame.
Onward and Upward
The ag bio cluster in Saskatchewan is about to meet with new and exciting opportunities, particularly focused on the application and commercialization of genomics.
Genomics: The Power and Impact
Watch the new video describing the important role played by genomics in Canada. Discover what genomics is, and the impact it is making in the areas of…
