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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

A great gathering in Winnipeg at the first-ever Engaging Genomics in Manitoba Symposium. More than 150 registrants, 13 presentations, 2 panels, 1 keynote, research posters, and countless connections. Thanks to partners @Research_MB and event sponsors @illumina @PacBio and @TwistBioscience

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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

NEW national funding opportunity: Genome Prairie and Genome Canada’s mission-driven $50M natural resources research initiative will lay transformational foundations for Canada's natural resources systems and biodiversity management. Learn more here: genomeprairie.ca/nri_program_...

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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Genomics Funding Announcement: Genome Prairie is pleased to announce it is now accepting applications for the 2027 GenTrac Commercialization Initiative (Round 2). Details, including qualifications, funding amounts and application deadlines, can be found here: genomeprairie.ca/funding/

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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Attention, Manitoba 📣 Genome Prairie is accepting nominations for Genomics Awards for Emerging Researcher and Lifetime Achievement. Do you know of someone in Manitoba deserving of recognition for contributions to genomics? Nominate them today by clicking on the link below: t.co/BlXnY6zXtR

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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

An article published in today's edition of The Guardian profiles the outstanding research conducted by the Genome Prairie-administered GENICE II project in Churchill, Manitoba. Kudos to the GENICE II team, led by Dr. Eric Collins from @umanitobapress.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Fuel eating microbes, chemicals and fire: the race to discover new ways to contain Arctic oil spills

As the rising number of vessels in the icy waters increases the risk of environmental disaster, scientists are scrambling to find potential solutions

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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

🚀New funding opportunity: Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) $90M - 4 cycles. Genome Prairie and Genome Canada is proud to support the commercialization and adoption of genomics through GAPP. Click below to learn more and apply today! genomeprairie.ca/gapp_2026_fu...

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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

The world is full of threats, many being invisible to the eye. Now, prairie researchers are applying eDNA techniques to understand how germs spread between humans, animals, and the environment. Find out more about the Genome Prairie eDNA Surveillance project here: genomeprairie.ca/tracking-inv...

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Tracking Invisible Threats: How Environmental DNA Could Transform Disease Surveillance on the Prairies - Welcome to Genome Prairie

Genome Prairie announced today the passing of the remarkable Dr. Pete (Prabhat) Desai, former and founding Chair of Genome Prairie. Dr. Desai grew up on his family farm in Belgaum, India. The farm pro...

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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Genome Prairie is proud to announce 3 new genomics-driven projects via GenTrac, our regional commercialization initiative. Congratulations to the successful applicants, White Otter Biotech, OncoForma Biotechnologies and Tuberosum Technologies. Project and funding details here: shorturl.at/k2yWG

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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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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

📢Funding opportunity DEADLINE: Application dates for Genome Prairie's HARVEST ag-tech innovation fund are fast approaching. The intake deadline is Wednesday, March 18, 4:30 p.m. CST. Up to $750k in support. Canadian-based enterprises are encouraged to apply. More info here: shorturl.at/DzVGB

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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Final day at the Braiding Knowledge Canada Gathering @ Wanuskewin in Saskatoon. Genome Prairie is proud to be at this event, which brings together Indigenous and Western knowledge systems in a shared space of learning, reflection, and connection.

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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

With great regret and deepest sympathies to his family, friends and close associates, Genome Prairie is saddened to announce the passing of the remarkable Dr. Pete (Prabhat) Desai, former and founding Chair of Genome Prairie. More information here: genomeprairie.ca/pete_desai_1...

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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Those interested in applying for the recently announced Agri-tech funding opportunity, HARVEST, are encouraged to attend an upcoming (free) information session from 1:30-2:30 p.m., Monday, March 2nd. To register, click on the link below: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

📢Funding opportunity: Calling agricultural cleantech companies! Genome Prairie is excited to announce HARVEST, a new business accelerator initiative investing in Canadian companies scaling biotechnologies to strengthen our food economy. More info here: genomeprairie.ca/funding/

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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Genome Prairie is proud to celebrate International Day of Women & Girls in Science! Our focus remains on providing greater opportunities while supporting fundamental principles of equality for current and future generations! #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience

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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Summer job alert! Attention students! Interested in being a part of research projects? Genome Prairie is accepting applications for Programs Assistant term (May-August) in either our Saskatoon or Winnipeg offices. Find out more and apply today! genomeprairie.ca/careers/

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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Summer FT-Temporary Opportunity: Are you a post-secondary student seeking summer work? Interested in amplifying genomics research impacts? Genome Prairie is accepting applications for Knowledge Mobilization and Digital Content Coordinator. Find out more and apply today! genomeprairie.ca/careers/

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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

As part of its 25th Anniversary, Genome Prairie hosted "Celebrating Genomics in Saskatchewan" last week. Great attendance, speakers, and lifetime achievement awards presented to Dr. Andrew Potter and Dr. Valentyna Klymiuk. Thanks to Genome Canada and all who came to make it a huge success!

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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

From the Genome Prairie elf team, including: 🎅Mike 🥝Lester 💹Oyewole 🧋Faye 🙋‍♀️Rebecka 🏒Tony 🧶Jelene 🎁Ifeoma 🫒Murooj 🏖️Pat and 🤙Anjolaoluwa, plus our Board Chair ⛷️Peter .. .. we wish everyone the most joyous Holiday Season!

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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Celebrating Genomics in Saskatchewan, Genomics Awards for Excellence, PrairieDNA, PrairieGen and much more in the latest edition of PrairieOmics, Genome Prairie's Quarterly Genomics Newsletter: mailchi.mp/genomeprairi...

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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

PrairieDNA: Guarding Manitoba's Freshwater Resources Part of Genome Canada's eDNA Surveillance Initiative, find out how researchers in Manitoba are studying the province's lakes, rivers and tributaries in partnership with local indigenous communities: genomeprairie.ca/prairiedna_p...

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PrairieDNA: Protecting Canada's Freshwater Future - Welcome to Genome Prairie

PrairieDNA, an environmental DNA (eDNA) project, launched this year to gain a greater understanding about the health and wellbeing of Canada’s lakes and river systems, while collaborating and partneri...

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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Great time to connect and learn at Canola Week 2025. Genome Prairie, along with the Canadian Genomics enterprise, was a proud sponsor of this important event, which brought together leading crop researchers and industry representatives to learn and collaborate!

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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

PrairieGen: The Next Generation of Precision Health Discover how researchers in Manitoba are advancing diagnostics in the battle against leading health challenges like cancer, multiple sclerosis, schizophrenia, and genetic disorders. Find out more here: genomeprairie.ca/prairiegen-f...

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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Announcement:📣 Genome Prairie is pleased to present its 25th Anniversary Edition annual report. This year's report looks back on our successes and forward toward future impacts, recognizing 25 years of proudly serving Canada's prairie region 🎉 Check it out here: tinyurl.com/7bp4z9av

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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Congratulations to @VIDOInterVac, today celebrating their momentous 50th Anniversary! VIDO have played a critical role in advancing research to tackle some of the world's most impactful diseases. From all of us at Genome Prairie, cheers to your success! www.vido.org

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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

📣Attention researchers and developers: Genome Prairie is holding a GenTrac information session on Thursday, September 25, 11:00-12:00 p.m. CDT. The session will provide an overview of this funding opportunity and application deadlines. Registration link: www.eventbrite.com/e/gentrac-in...

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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

NEWS: Genome Prairie is pleased to formally announce the appointment of Ms. Marlene Boersch, co-founder of Mercantile Consulting Venture, and Ms. Jennifer Clearly, CEO of Research Manitoba, to its board of directors. Details after the jump: genomeprairie.ca/boersch-clea...

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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Program Launch 📣📣 Genome Prairie is pleased to announce the official launch of GenTrac - a four-year, $4 million initiative to help drive future innovation by bringing genomics discoveries to market. Find out more here: genomeprairie.ca/gentrac_init...

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Genome Prairie Launches Four-Year, $4.0M Genomics Commercialization Funding Initiative - Welcome to Genome Prairie

Saskatoon, SK: Winnipeg, MB – September 16, 2025: Genome Prairie announced today the launch of GenTrac, a four-year, $4 million regional genomics funding initiative designed to support public-private ...

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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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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

🎉It's a special year, our 25th! Genome Prairie is proud to be a part of Canada's innovative enterprise. To celebrate, we're highlighting the success of supported projects like GENICE II - working with Indigenous peoples in the Arctic to safeguard the environment: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOWC...

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GENICE II Protecting Canada's Arctic Region

YouTube video by Genome Prairie

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Genome Canada @genomecanada.ca · 14/05/2025

📢 JUST ANNOUNCED: Genome Canada invests in #eDNA surveillance to safeguard health, environmental protection and Canadian industries. 📲 bit.ly/4kk2buX

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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

📣Announcement📣 Genome Prairie is proud to announce two new eDNA Surveillance projects, "One Health" and "PrairieDNA." Each project recognizes the role eDNA will play as a genomics tool to support human and environmental health now and the future. Learn more here: genomeprairie.ca/new-edna_pro...

Genome Prairie announced today that two new projects focused on environmental DNA surveillance have been approved for $855,000 in federal funding via Genome Canada. These two projects, based out of the University of Saskatchewan, the University of Regina, and the University of Manitoba, are focused on understanding the genetic material of organisms found in the environment, including land, air and water. This information helps researchers and scientists to identify and monitor species, track biodiversity, and study ecosystems.

One project, “One Health Surveillance for Antimicrobial Resistance and Emerging Pathogens by Targeted Metagenomics at Human-Livestock-Environment Interfaces” (One Health), will be based out of the University of Regina. This project aims to detect the presence of human and livestock pathogens while monitoring the presence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the environment.

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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 Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Genome Prairie in partnership with @genomecanada.bsky.social is proud to announce the Indigenous Genomics Training and Capacity Program funding opportunity. The program marks another key milestone of greater opportunities for Indigenous youth and communities. genomeprairie.ca/new_indigeno...

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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

From our family to yours we wish you the most joyous of DNA days. During this special time of the season, we pay homage to the wonderful 🇨🇦 genome enterprise, especially because this is our 25th Anniversary. So to them and to all of you, may your nucleotides be merry and bright!

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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

🚨Genome Prairie job update: Looking to gain hands-on experience advancing high-quality genomics research projects? Genome Prairie is now taking apps for this a new Project Development Assistant. NOTE: The application deadline has been extended to April 16! Deets here: genomeprairie.ca/careers/

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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

💥Deadline for application for this most excellent position is today, 4:30 p.m. CST! 👇

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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Genome Prairie is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Oyewole Oyebanji, as its new Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Oyewole takes over from Mr. Pat Pitka, who announced his retirement earlier this year. Congrats to Oyewole and Pat!! Details here: genomeprairie.ca/genome-prair...

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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

With a mix of sadness and celebration, today we're announcing the retirement of Patrick Pitka as Genome Prairie's CFO. Pat joined us in 2006 - his leadership was invaluable in our success. To Pat, one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet, we wish you and Karen the best in your golden years.

Here's Pat (middle) with Genome Prairie's Chair Dr. Peter Phillips (left) and Mike Cey, Genome Prairie President and CEO, celebrating Pat's long-time tenure as CFO. As part of their (our) appreciation for his 19 years of service, Pat was presented with a signed work by esteemed Saskatchewan artist Glen Scrimshaw (titled "The Prairie Lilly." Pat, we wish you and your wife Karen the most beautiful years together in retirement. Your golden years are well earned and your amazing contributions over the years greatly appreciated.

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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Congratulations to all including the five amazing scholars at the @umanitoba for being named among the most powerful women in Canada. We're proud of our strong relationship with U of M, and applaud the continuing growth of female leaders across 🇨🇦 universityaffairs.ca/news/five-um...

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Five UM scholars named among Canada’s Most Powerful Women - University Affairs

‘I like to think that a powerful woman is one who has the wherewithal to bring out the best in those she leads, mentors, and serves.’

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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 · 27/03/2025

Congratulations to Mr. Rafferty and the entire Ontario Genomics team, and very best wishes to Mr. Stephen Cummings for his great leadership transitioning executive leadership over the past year!

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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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Ontario Genomics @ontariogenomics.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

It’s a full room at the launch of our Food Innovation in Canada Report! This report highlights the $18.8 billion opportunity in precision fermentation and cultivated foods for Canada. Read the report now: www.ontariogenomics.ca/food-innovat...

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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Attention all MSc/PhD students in cancer /microbiology /microbiome /sustainability research: Qiagen is now taking applications for 2025 Young Scientist Research Grant - up to $15,000 (USD) individual grant supports. Find out more here: www.qiagen.com/de-us/applic...

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young-scientist-grant

We’re offering five grants worth $15k to MSc or PhD students studying cancer, microbiome/microbiology or sustainability. Apply now.

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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

🧬PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT📣 Genome Prairie is proud to announce PrairieGen, a $7.2M @GenomeCanada supported Precision Health genomics project that will transform healthcare efficiency, effectiveness and data on the Prairies and across🇨🇦 Find out more here: genomeprairie.ca/genome-prair...

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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Genome Prairie and Genome Canada are pleased to announce the $81M Canadian Precision Health Initiative. This initiative will transform the Canadian genomics landscape, healthcare and patient outcomes, while boosting commercialization nationwide. Details here: genomeprairie.ca/gp_gc_precis...

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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

📢ANNOUNCEMENT Genome Prairie is pleased to announce the appointment of Rebecka Carroll as Manager, Sector Innovation. From the U of Guelph, Rebecka will collaborate with partners in SK and MB to advance genomics in the Prairie region. Welcome Rebecka! genomeprairie.ca/rebecka_carr...

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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

mRNA vaccine story - this could be big: a new paper published last week in Nature of study indicating personalized mRNA vaccines can induce durable anticancer T cells that attack pancreatic cancer - with 75% of patients cancer-free at three years. Publication here: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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RNA neoantigen vaccines prime long-lived CD8+ T cells in pancreatic cancer - Nature

In a phase 1 trial, patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma who were treated with surgery and bespoke neoantigen mRNA vaccines combined with anti-PD-L1 and chemotherapy exhibited marked lo...

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Genome Prairie @genomeprairie.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT: Genome Prairie, ISED Canada and Genome Canada have announced a $175 million Canadian Genomics Strategy focused on accelerating commercialization of research and leveraging the power of artificial intelligence to generate data. CGS details here: genomeprairie.ca/cgs_annouced...

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