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BioNet connects omics and bioinformatics scientists in Western Canada. www.bionet-meeting.org

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BioNet Canada @bionetcanada.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The Statistical Genomics and Bioinformatics Platform (SGBP) Core, in collaboration with Canadian Bioinformatics Workshops (CBW), is organizing a 3-day RNA-seq Analysis Workshop from December 14–16, 2026, at the @umanitoba.bsky.social in Winnipeg. bioinformatics.ca/workshops-al...
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CancerCare Manitoba @cancercaremb.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Athanasios Zovoilis and his team on receiving a Manitoba Solutions Grant from Research Manitoba. AI4Omicw-MB will explore how AI can be applied to genetic data from Manitoba patients to support earlier cancer detection and more personalized treatment in cancer care.
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BioNet Canada @bionetcanada.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Happy to be attending #cbhc2026 and connecting with colleagues, collaborators, and trainees from across Canada.
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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
📢National Commercialization Announcement👇 Government of Canada, Genome Canada and regional centres unveil $20M commercialization supports to drive innovation and enhance Canada's bioeconomy. Together, Canada is leading the way in advancing research. More here: genomeprairie.ca/gapp_2026_an...
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SynBio Canada @synbiocanada.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Registration now open for SynBio 8.0, June 15-17 at the University of Waterloo. www.synbiocanada.org/synbio8 Join us at Canada’s premier synthetic biology conference, bringing the community together to showcase advances from across the country and across the full breadth of the field! #synbio8 🍁🧬
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BioNet Canada @bionetcanada.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Join us this week for another #BioNetSpeakerSeries 👇 @rnaprof.bsky.social @ualberta.bsky.social
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UofT-TCAIREM @uoft-tcairem.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
📣 T-CAIREM is offering a #data science course where participants will learn how to visualize and manipulate time-series and image data! 🗓️ Jan. 26, 2026 - Apr. 6, 2026 📝 Register by Jan. 19, 2026. 👉 ow.ly/Ll1g50XA8aB #MedEd #AIinMedicine #TCAIREM #DataScience
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Marlos C. Machado @marloscmachado.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
The Computing Science Dept. at the University of Alberta has multiple faculty job openings. Please share this broadly. We have a great environment! - CS Theory: tinyurl.com/zrh9mk69 - Network/Cyber Security: tinyurl.com/renxazzy - Robotics/CV/Graphics: tinyurl.com/ypcsfbff
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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 10/12/2025
The Canada Global Impact+ Research Talent Initiative will support the recruitment of top researchers over the next 12 years, with $400mn earmarked for research infrastructure on.ft.com/3Kn9RAn
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Britt Drogemoller @brittdrog.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Interested in using single cell technologies to unravel the molecular origins and evolution of ovarian cancer? We are looking for a graduate student! More details here 👇
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Genome Canada @genomecanada.ca · 15/09/2025
Genome Canada’s new white paper explores how the convergence of genomics and artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping innovation across sectors—from health and agriculture to energy and the environment. bit.ly/46nPv0H
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Genomics, the Digitization of Biology, and Canada’s AI Opportunity - GenomeCanada
Hot off the press: Genome Canada 2024-25 Annual Report
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Canadian Epigenetics @ceehrc.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
📢 Join Drs. Ma’n Zawati & James Tsui for a dynamic workshop on the ethics & impact of AI in scientific research. 📍 Attend in Montreal, UBC, or UofT, or join via Zoom! 🗓️ Free & in person with snacks🍪 🔗 Register: t.co/zyPptnPTP6 #AI #Genomics #CEEHRC #ScienceEthics
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Canadian Epigenetics @ceehrc.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
DEADLINE EXTENDED! Early-bird registration, abstract submission for talk consideration, and travel award application deadline has been extended to FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19! Abstracts submitted after Sep 19 will be included in poster sessions. event.fourwaves.com/... 1/2
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Canadian Epigenetics @ceehrc.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS! We are less than 3 months until the 11th Canadian Conference on Epigenetics taking place in Banff, Alberta on Nov 12-15, 2025! The deadline is FRI, SEPT 12 for abstract submissions if you want to be considered for a talk. event.fourwaves.com/... 1/2
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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
📣Funding announcement: Genome Prairie, supported by @GenomeCanada is proud to announce the launch of the Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP). $90M investment over 4 years to help bring Canada's genomics innovations to market. Details here: genomeprairie.ca/gapp_2025_in...
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BioNet Canada @bionetcanada.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
📢 #Bioinformatics training alert!!! Introduction to R 📍 Saskatoon, SK 📅 October 6th-7th Early 🐦‍⬛ registration until August 06 bioinformatics.ca/workshops-al...
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(2025) Introduction to R: Saskatoon, SK - Bioinformatics.ca
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TREnD @trendrna.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Reminder that TREnD2025 abstract submission deadline for ORAL PRESENTATIONS is TODAY, June 6th! Please register and submit your abstracts through the event page: event.fourwaves.com/trend25/pages
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Toronto RNA Enthusiasts' Day (TREnD) 2025
Fourwaves - Toronto RNA Enthusiasts' Day (TREnD) 2025
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Genome Canada @genomecanada.ca · 09/05/2025
What if your doctor could really see you? Not just the physical you, but the genetic you? 💡 ➡️ 100,000 genomes sequenced in the next four years to drive precision health and Canada’s leadership in health innovation. bit.ly/4mb5Dty
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How 100,000 Genomes Can Help Re-define Health Care in Canada - GenomeCanada
What if your doctor could really see you? Not just the physical you, but the genetic you? Genetic variation causes cancer, rare disease and hereditary illness. It can be linked to drastically differe...
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BioNet Canada @bionetcanada.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
#BioNet2025
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BioNet Canada @bionetcanada.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
A sincere thank you to all participants for contributing to an engaging and inspiring #BioNet2025. We look forward to seeing you again next year at #BioNet2026 #bioinformatics #omics @zovoilislab.bsky.social
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PROMISE Theme @promise-theme.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
PROMISE Co-Pl @brittdrog.bsky.social is presenting at BioNet 2025:"Leveraging large-scale datasets and single cell omics data to develop a polygenic score for cisplatin-induced ototoxicity." #BioNet2025#CCMB#CHRIM
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CHI @chimbca.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
“80% of data analysis is cleaning and prep.” Let’s make that 80% easier. R for Data Wrangling is a 3-day, in-person workshop that helps intermediate R users reshape, clean, and prepare messy data for meaningful analysis. If you’ve got the R basics, this is your next move. 👉 bit.ly/R4DW-May-2025
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Carina Butterworth @carinabutterworth.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
I had the opportunity to be a plenary speaker at #BioNET2025 on the topic of ethical and inclusive AI. It is a challenging topic but the audience was asking great questions and provided some great insights in return.
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BioNet Canada @bionetcanada.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
#BioNet2025
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BioNet Canada @bionetcanada.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Keynote presenter Dr. Ali Bashashati @science.ubc.ca on AI in bioinformatics #BioNet2025
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BioNet Canada @bionetcanada.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
#BioNet2025 is underway — another day of engaging discussions, insightful presentations, and meaningful connections. @brittdrog.bsky.social
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BioNet Canada @bionetcanada.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
We would like to thank our Gold Sponsor Illumina for their generous support. Don't miss "Advancements in Illumina Informatics" #BioNet2025
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BioNet Canada @bionetcanada.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Plenary speaker Dr. Michelle Brazas on training in #Bioinformatics in 🇨🇦 #BioNet2025
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BioNet Canada @bionetcanada.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
We’re kicking off Day 2 with gratitude! Huge thanks to our sponsors Genome Alberta, Illumina, @nanoporetech.com and the Global Institute for Food Security for making #BioNet2025 possible.
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BioNet Canada @bionetcanada.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
#BioNet2025
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BioNet Canada @bionetcanada.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Opening Plenary by Carina Butterworth @carinabutterworth.bsky.social on AI, ethics and inclusivity #BioNet2025
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BioNet Canada @bionetcanada.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Day 1 of #BioNet2025 — check out some highlights! 📸 @zovoilislab.bsky.social @jameswasmuth.bsky.social @galenwright.bsky.social
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GlycoNet @glyconet.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
🌍 For the first time ever, #Glyco27 comes to Alberta—and returns to Canada after 30+ years! 📍 Edmonton | May 25-30, 2025 A global hub for research, biotech, and collaboration. Join us! 🔗 glyco27.org/en/begin #Canada #Glycobiology #ExploreEdmonton #YEG #Glycotime @edmontonglobal.bsky.social
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BioNet Canada @bionetcanada.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Great funding 💰 opportunity for trainees! We still have a few spots. Join us next week for #BioNet2025!
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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
🚨Genome Prairie Saskatoon Summer Employment Opportunity: Looking to gain hands-on experience advancing high-quality genomics and other 'omics research projects? Genome Prairie is now taking apps for this exciting summer term position at our Saskatoon office: Deets here: genomeprairie.ca/careers/
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Genome BC @genomebc.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
🔬 Registration is OPEN for #GenomicsForum2025 online Join us online to discover how genomics is shaping the future of healthcare. 📅 April 30, 2025 🔗 Sign up: events.genomebc.ca/genomics-for... #Genomics #GenomeBC #PrecisionHealth
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Genome BC's Genomics Forum 2025
Join Genome BC’s Genomics Forum 2025 to explore the real-world impact of precision health research. This hybrid event features expert-led discussions on genomics in medicine, rare diseases, and matern...
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Genome Canada @genomecanada.ca · 28/04/2025
📣 New Genome Canada funding opportunity for Indigenous-led training and capacity building projects. bit.ly/4iyWAzH 📆Application deadline: Sept. 15, 2025 #IndigenousGenomics
Indigenous genomics training and capacity - Funding opportunity
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Canadian Association for Neuroscience @canacn.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
The Guo Lab at the Hotchkiss Brain Institute and Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary is seeking candidates for two postdoctoral positions #neurojobs can-acn.org/the-guo-lab-...
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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
🚨Genome Prairie job opportunity alert: Looking to gain hands-on experience advancing high-quality genomics and other 'omics research projects? We've got a job for you! Genome Prairie is now taking apps for this exciting (and fulfilling!) summer term position: Deets here: genomeprairie.ca/careers/
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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
🚨Genome Prairie job opportunity alert: Research Data Analyst: Passionate about research, strategic planning, and uncovering actionable insights? Join our team and contribute directly to the development of our new Strategic Plan. Application deadline 04/04/25. Details here: genomeprairie.ca/careers/
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BioNet Canada @bionetcanada.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Looking to break into industry or explore career paths beyond academia? Join us for the BioNet 2025 Industry Mixer, a free satellite event of the 5th Annual BioNet Conference #BioNet2025 📅 Thursday May 8 ⏲️7–10PM 📍Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre #YYC www.eventbrite.com/e/the-bionet...
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The BioNet 2025 Industry Mixer
Join us at The BioNet 2025 Industry Mixer for networking, collaboration, and a sneak peek into the future of the biotech industry!
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Marco Marra @mmarra0630.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Come work with us in Vancouver! UBC’s Department of Medical Genetics, in collaboration with The Life Sciences Institute, seeks an Assistant Professor working in chromatin regulation or genetic regulatory mechanisms. ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfac...
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Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)
Academic Job Category Faculty Bargaining Job Title Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) Department Department of Medical Genetics | Faculty of Medicine | Provost and VP Academic (Jehannine Austin) Posti...
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Carl de Boer @carldeboer.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Last call for a postdoc position in single cell analysis/perturb-seq with @nikashakiba.bsky.social at UBC in beautiful Vancouver Canada! ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfac...
Sunset on UBC campus
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BioNet Canada @bionetcanada.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Abstract submission is open until March 28th so get yours in soon! 👍 #BioNet2025
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U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Over the next 4 years, researchers will conduct the largest genomics study ever undertaken in Manitoba & Saskatchewan. This project will place the prairies at the forefront of cutting-edge medical research & innovation, uncovering life-changing insights into genetic and molecular drivers of disease.
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Uncovering the genetic blueprint of the Prairies
A groundbreaking research initiative, PrairieGen, is set to redefine how chronic and genetic diseases – such as cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, metabolic disorders, and pedia
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Biochemistry & Medical Genetics @umbmg.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Fantastic to see PrairieGen - A Multi-omics Approach to Advancing Data Integration from Manitoba and Saskatchewan Populations into the Pan-Canadian Genome Library - funded through this important initiative! This project will be led by BMG's own @zovoilislab.bsky.social and Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg
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University of Manitoba @umanitoba.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
A groundbreaking research initiative, PrairieGen, is set to redefine how chronic and genetic diseases – such as cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, metabolic disorders, and pediatric disorders – are detected and treated. Read more: news.umanitoba.ca/uncovering-t...
A photo of the nine members of the research team stand in a laboratory, some wearing white doctor's coats. They smile for the camera.
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BioNet Canada @bionetcanada.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Congratulations to Dr. Rockman-Greenberg and our Academic Lead Dr. Zovoilis @zovoilislab.bsky.social for this success! 🎉
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BioNet Canada @bionetcanada.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Breaking news in #PrecisionHealth! Kudos to all awardees!
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BioNet Canada @bionetcanada.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
📢Join us at the 5️⃣th Annual BioNet Conference #BioNet2025 in May in Calgary! 📍 Connect with #bioinformatics experts, explore groundbreaking ideas, and engage in insightful discussions. 🗓️ Save the date! Register now: bionet-meeting.org/registration
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