Last (but not least) scientific session of #BioNet2024 includes Dr. Jennifer Geddes-McAlister MCB at UofG, René Zahedi MCPSB, Igor Kovalchuk Southern Alberta Genome Sciences Centre (SAGSC) & Travis Haight University of Manitoba, moderated by Paul Gordon

#BioNet2024 closed with an engaging panel discussion on alternative career pathways in #lifesciences and #STEM - Sidki Bouslama Illumina, Athena Cochinamogulos Genome Alberta, Tarah Lynch Alberta Precision Laboratories, Ryan Mercer Alberta Innovates & Jim Slater CancerCare Manitoba, moderated by Athanasios (Athan) Zovoilis

Registration is now open for RNA Canada 2024: The future of #RNA Technology meeting. September 30th to October 4th in Ottawa. With a fantastic lineup of speakers, this promises to be 5 days filled with amazing RNA science! home.riboclub.org/annual-meeting/

The last RiboClub talk of the season is today! 👇Please remember to vote for the best M.Sc. and Ph.D. seminars by clicking on the ‘Vote’ tab.

NERD-seq: a novel approach of Nanopore direct RNA sequencing that expands representation of non-coding RNAs genomebiology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…

Exciting news from Dr. Zovoilis' Lab at Paul Albrechtsen Research Institute CancerCare Manitoba ! Dr. Athanasios (Athan) Zovoilis has just published a groundbreaking paper on Nanopore NERD-seq in Genome Biology provides new insights into non-coding RNAs. Link to the article: shorturl.at/kuWu6

BREAKING NEWS The 2024 #NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation.

Great to see our academic lead Dr. Athan Zovoilis Athanasios (Athan) Zovoilis presenting at the recent CancerCare Manitoba Research research meeting! 👏

UM researchers are utilizing artificial intelligence to improve cancer research and early detection of genetic diseases, potentially revealing previously overlooked insights. Read more: brnw.ch/21wOszX #UManitoba #UMResearch U of M Rady Faculty

📢Join us on May 7-9 2025 for the 5th Annual BioNet Conference at Calgary's new Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre! Stay tuned for more details—mark your calendars! 🖊️✨ #SaveTheDate #BioNet2025

Join us for the new workshop series of the RFHS Statistical Genomics and Bioinformatics Core Platform #python #R Biochemistry & Medical Genetics UofM U of M Rady Faculty University of Manitoba

🚀 Exciting Announcement for the 5⃣th Annual BioNet Conference! 🎉 Join us at #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

📢 Our Department Biochemistry & Medical Genetics UofM is Hiring! 🎓 Join our team as an Assistant/Associate Professor in #Cancer Biology at U of M Rady Faculty University of Manitoba! 🌟 Contribute to research, teaching, and innovation in a dynamic academic environment. 🔗 More details & apply here: viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/DEFAULT.ASPX?R…

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

🧬PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT📣 Genome Prairie is proud to announce PrairieGen, a $7.2M Genome Canada 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-prairie…

I am looking forward to working on this project with our incredible partners C Rockman-Greenberg @BCCancer_GSC

An initiative bringing together University of Manitoba, CHRIM & the Manitoba Tumor Bank to revolutionize health care in the Prairies. By analyzing the DNA of 3,000+ individuals, we’re unlocking earlier diagnoses & targeted treatments for diseases like cancer. youtu.be/VVaiyo_MsM0?si…

Abstract submission is open until March 28th so get yours in soon! 👍 #BioNet2025

Representing CancerCare Manitoba Research with Athanasios (Athan) Zovoilis and others at this years fantastic BioNet conference in Calgary!

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