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BC Premier John Horgan visits the GSC
Ahead of our 20th Anniversary, we gave the Premier of British Columbia a hands-on tour of our DNA sequencing and bioinformatics technology platform.
GSC’s 20th Anniversary Symposium: Celebrating with science
This November marks 20 years of science, discovery, innovation, collaboration and education at the BC Cancer Genome Sciences Centre (GSC).To celebrate, 16 GSC researchers, partners, former trainees and leaders in the field of genomics will give presentations at a celebratory scientific symposium.
Scientists enhance important tool used to research the deadliest form of brain cancer
Genome and transcriptome profiling of human tumours grown in mice shows promise for a more accurate interpretation of research into Glioblastoma multiforme.
Genome British Columbia, LSARP grant: Developing alternatives to using antibiotics in farming
Dr. Inanc Birol was awarded $6.9 million for a project that will employ genomics research to discover and develop antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) as alternatives to traditional antibiotics. Treating and preventing bacterial infections in animals is an essential part of agriculture. However, overuse and misuse of antibiotics has led to the development of antimicrobial resistance, an issue classified by the World Health Organization as one of the most urgent global health risks facing us today.
Dr. Steven J.M. Jones appointed Canada Research Chair for Computational Genomics
Co-director and head of bioinformatics at Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre and professor of medical genetics at UBC, Dr. Jones researches cancer genomics to understand its mutational landscape.
Steller sea lion genome sequenced
The reference genome may assist in better understanding the species, genetic effects of population decline and in evolutionary studies, but also knowledge of human genetics, including disease processes in cancer.
New study uses artificial intelligence, whole genome sequencing to make accurate cancer diagnoses
Combining patients’ gene expression data and a machine learning technique, scientists show that computers can accurately diagnose cancer, even in cases that fail human assessment.
Uncovering antibiotics and cancer drugs in bullfrog DNA
Using cutting-edge DNA computational techniques, Dr. Inanc Birol from Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre has helped uncover a new tool that can help in the battle against antibiotic resistance and for cancer drug discovery.
Dr. Robert Holt to receive Grand Challenge funding from Cancer Research UK
Co-director of BC Cancer Immunotherapy Program will be studying the role microbiomes play in gastrointestinal cancer.