Precision Health: Using Genomics to Create a Customized Roadmap to your Health

Imagine receiving a custom-tailored roadmap to your health that captures the complexity of your family history, environmental factors, and entire genetic code combined. In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, precision health has emerged as a groundbreaking approach that is making this a reality. This new paradigm departs from a ‘one-size-fits-all’ model by using tools like...

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Genomics Research to Reduce Emissions in Dairy Cattle Receives International Dairy Federation Award for Innovation in Climate Action

Lactanet and Semex have developed the world’s first official genetic evaluation program to assist dairy producers in selecting animals that will contribute to reduced dairy cattle methane emissions without affecting production levels. This innovation received an international award from the International Dairy Federation.   Calgary, Edmonton, Alberta – December 20, 2023 – The International Dairy Federation...

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New Investments in Genomics are Driving Agriculture Closer to Net-Zero

Alberta is leading the way on new solutions for carbon sequestration in rangeland grazing systems and for high-protein, low carbon footprint alternative crops for global markets.   Calgary – September 6, 2023 – Today, new investments in Alberta-led research were announced as part of the Genome Canada-led Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems initiative (CSAFS), that...

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New investments drive cutting-edge R&D in health in Alberta

Genome Canada announces $6M investment for enhancing early-warning systems to promote public health and $2.88M for improving the treatment of autoimmune diseases.   From insights to impact we are putting genomics to work on promoting public health. Generating better information on pathogens and other influenza-like illnesses and diseases is vital for supporting decision making by...

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A race against the clock: how new tools for diagnosing bloodstream infections could save lives

Newly developed technology out of the University of Calgary is 2.5x faster at diagnosing bloodstream infections than what is currently being used in health care.   The time it takes to diagnosis a bloodstream infection can be the difference between life and death A difference in hours can be lifesaving when it comes to diagnosis...

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New program, a first of its kind in Western Canada, fills a critical skills gap for data analysis

BioNet Alberta and the University of Lethbridge launch a new graduate certificate program in bioinformatics.   A growing need for bioinformatics and computational biology skills Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field that brings together biology and computer science to acquire, store, retrieve, organize, analyze, and interpret biological data. With advances in science and technology and the...

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