GenomeBC
@GenomeBC
Non-profit organization investing over $1B in #genomics research. A source for educational workshops & resources for community members, teachers & students.
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http://www.genomebc.ca 07-06-2010 03:57:17
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Wondering if you're applying sunscreen correctly? You need about one ounce of cream sunscreen to cover your entire body.
Learn how to apply sunscreen effectively and more sun safety tips: bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-sto…
#SunSafetyAwarenessMonth
📽️🌍Last week, Genome BC staff gathered at Burnaby Lake to participate in an exciting #CitizenScience experiment!
We were thrilled to join volunteers worldwide in taking samples from 800 lakes around the globe on International Day for #BiologicalDiversity (May 22).
Are you a heath care professional in BC?
Take 5-10 min to complete our survey on Pharmacogenomics (PGx) education + awareness among #HealthCare providers.
ow.ly/ntWe50RUKva
Let’s elevate #PersonalizedMedicine 🌈🩺
On a Canada-US flight with Air Canada and thrilled to see GenomeBC podcast #NiceGenes as an audio selection! Guess I know how I'm passing my flight time!
🍁🍃George Poulakidas, Genomics + Society Advisor, is one of the authors of a recent article published in The Conversation Canada, 'British Columbia needs a unified response to respond to the biodiversity crisis.'
Read the full article here: theconversation.com/british-columb…
#Biodiversity
💊 Abdera Therapeutics announced that the FDA has cleared its Investigational New Drug application for ABD-147, the first delta-like ligand 3 targeting radiopharmaceutical for the treatment of small cell #LungCancer and large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma.
More: bit.ly/4dQWFgT
Today is #EarlyPsychosisAndWorldSchizophreniaAwarenessDay .
Genomics may play a significant role in the diagnosis and treatment- but #awareness is key.
shorturl.at/oIBKT
#WorldSchizophreniaDay 🧠💙
Let's end stigma & fight for better care! Learn more about genetics and schizophrenia in our most recent Quick SNiP
genomebc.ca/blog/understan…
#BreakTheStigma #SupportAndEmpowerment
🌍 Happy World Turtle Day! 🌍🐢
Today, we celebrate these ancient and majestic creatures on #WorldTurtleDay
Did you know that captive breeding programs play a crucial role in conserving endangered turtle species?
Check out a blog post: genomebc.ca/blog/bellinger…
Eeeep! It’s #WorldTurtleDay 🐢. This incredible species can be found throughout Canada and has a genome sequence of 2.13 gigabases. They're also facing challenges due to climate change. Learn more-> shorturl.at/nDfJt
Know someone making significant contributions in genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics or systems biology?
Nominations are open for GenomeBC Scientific Excellence Award till May 26.
lifesciencesbc.ca/awards-page/#g…
#LSBCawards #LifeSciencesBC
🌿🌎 Celebrating International Day for #BiologicalDiversity ! 🌎🌿
Today, we honour the critical role of biodiversity in sustaining our planet’s health and resilience.
Learn more about what biodiversity means in our video!
#BiodiversityDay #UncomplicatingGenomics
🐝 Celebrating #InternationalBeeDay !
Meet Okanagan iGEM at UBC Okanagan, using synthetic biology to engineer bacteria mimicking viruses, boosting honeybee health 🧬🐝🌍 We're proud to support ImmuniBee's journey!
#ImmuniBee #SyntheticBiology #HoneyBeeHealth #OkanaganiGEM
📰 Exciting News Alert!
Our Chief Scientific Officer and VP of Innovation, Prof. Federica Di Palma 🇮🇹🇺🇸, had her Op Ed published in the The Vancouver Sun
Delve into the implications of this significant milestone! 🧬
ow.ly/ZzJv50RHLCx
#CRISPR #MedicalInnovation #GeneTherapy