Genome Prairie Announces $25.7M Awarded for Agriculture Climate-Smart Genomic Projects in Manitoba and Saskatchewan
SASKATOON, SK – WINNIPEG, MB: Genome Prairie announced today that in collaboration with research and industry partners, Genome Canada has approved four new large-scale genomics projects totaling just over $25.7M. The projects result from successful bids in response to a Climate Smart Agriculture and Food Production pan-Canadian initiative announced by Genome Canada in 2022 in […]
Bison Regional Science Fair Announces 2023 Finalists
April 27, 2023 Now in its 6th year, the Bison Regional Science Fair, sponsored in part by Genome Prairie, celebrated another year of achievement for bright young Manitoba students The 6th annual Bison Regional Science Fair (BRSF) was held this April in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Baljot Rai, Annika Paliwal and Sneh Vyas were this year’s […]
Genome Prairie Hosts First-Ever Genomics in Manitoba Networking Event
Genome Prairie CEO and President Mike Cey, Announcing Two New Genomics Projects at the Genomics in Manitoba Networking Reception, April 18, 2023 at the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba. April 26, 2023 Representatives from Genome Prairie’s staff and board were joined this week by Members of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba and various senior researchers and […]
Genome Prairie announces two new genomics projects to drive precision diagnostics research for the Prairie region
April 18, 2023 Genome Prairie, along with Genome Canada, today announced two new genomics research projects totalling more than $5.6M to develop diagnostic tools for enhancing diagnostics and treatments for ovarian cancer and Helicobacter Pylori. The Helicobacter Pylori (Hp) project will develop an end-to-end metagenomics-based pipeline toward developing an effective diagnosis of Hp infections and identifying antimicrobial (antibiotic) […]
Dr. Peter Phillips Appointed Board Chair
Genome Prairie is pleased to announce today the appointment of Dr. Peter W.B. Phillips as Chair of its Board of Directors. The appointment as Chair is for a three-year term, open to renewal in 2025.
Genome Prairie Appoints Two New Board Members
Genome Prairie Inc. announced today the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors, the Honourable JoAnne Buth and Dr. Terrance (Terry) Fonstad.
MEDIA RELEASE: Genome Prairie and Genome Canada announce $5.1 million genomics project to protect threatened Canadian bison population
Funding will support an innovative genomic sequencing project to better protect and conserve the Wood Bison population in Canada.
Genome Prairie Appoints Dr. Lester Young as Director of Scientific Affairs
Genome Prairie announces directorial appointment of Dr. Lester Young.
Genome Prairie Announces Office Relocation in Manitoba
Genome Prairie’s main Manitoba office is being relocated to Smartpark in Winnipeg.
Genome Prairie Appoints Dr. Jerlene Halliday as Manager, Sector Innovation
Genome Prairie is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jerlene Halliday as Manager, Sector Innovation. Dr. Halliday will leverage her plant…
