We have a great list of ongoing award, fellowship and grant opportunities that we thought our members might be interested in. Check it out here: docs.google.com/document/d/1-x… #conservation #funding #fellowships #awards

We still have some spots open for this year's Presidential Symposium! Join us in exploring DNA and other biotechnologies, including cloning and de-extinction, for biodiversity conservation. Registration is open through September 5th. theaga.org/agatwentytwent…

We are announcing the 2024 Illumina #Epigenetics Research Grant Contest. The prize, valued at >$100K, is 1008 samples of the Methylation Screening Array Kit! Submit ideas by Oct 20th illumina.com/techniques/mic…

Unfortunately, there’s nothing particularly super 🦸 about the newly-coined term “super-marine heatwaves”. Learn more about this issue and its implications here: bit.ly/SuperMHWs

Come work with us! Tenure track Assistant Professor position and Canada Research Chair in Islet Biology! Any questions? Feel free to get in touch. Position open to applications from women and gender minorities. We look forward to welcoming you! apps.ualberta.ca/careers/postin…

Media Release: “Our study reinforces the importance of estuary habitats and protecting marsh in the Lower Fraser River,” said Misty MacDuffee. ‘‘Recovering Chinook salmon requires remaining estuary habitats to be protected and degraded habitat restored." raincoast.org/press/salmon-d…

The 2024 #PacBio SMRT Conserve Grant is now open! 🐾 🐻 Could your research benefit from highly accurate long-read sequencing? Apply for a chance to win free PacBio #HiFiSequencing with HiC for the conservation of endangered vertebrates. Apply now: bit.ly/4e1MzZW

I thought he was a cool prof because of his hair. (and dry humor). This just confirms that he is an amazing scientist & mentor. 👏👏

📣 Call for Papers in Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences: Twenty years of Canada's Wild Salmon Policy 👨‍🔬 Guest Editors: Brendan Connors Fisheries and Oceans and Michael Price Simon Fraser University 🔗 For more details: ow.ly/CMQ350SyiPV Society of Canadian Aquatic Sciences 📸 SkeenaWild

🌟 Save the Date! 🌟 Our 2024 #DonRixDistinguishedKeynoteAddress 🗓️ Nov 18, 4:30pm - 7:00pm (PST) Join Samuel Aparicio as he explores how the #Genomics revolution changed #CancerManagement and BC's key role in these advancements. 🔗 RSVP: addevent.com/event/Dk228116… #CancerResearch

Excitement is building for the 12th iteration of the Aquatic Virus Workshop to be held at the fantastic Oceanologic Observatory in Banyuls-sur-Mer, France during 5-9 May 2025. We have a great lineup of speakers, and a nascent website: avw12.sciencesconf.org/?lang=en

🔔 Save the date! #NSERC live Q&A sessions to help you prepare your application to the #NSERC Research Tools and Instruments grants program. 🗓️ September 24 (EN) 🗓️ September 26 (FR) Meeting links here ▶️ tinyurl.com/2p9htmh8

Congratulations to SFU Science Dean Angela Brooks-Wilson on being elected as a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences! This honour recognizes her significant contributions to the fields of cancer genetics and healthy aging. ow.ly/UTlO50Tktsh

One week left to apply to both Workshop on Genomics and Workshop on Population and Speciation Genomics! Do not miss your chance! 🙆🏻‍♀️ and remind your colleagues around you 🤗 evomics.org/registration-f… #evomics2025

⛏️Our newest project underscores how genomics can benefit BC's mining industry and encourage a healthy environment.🌿 Thompson Rivers University Chu Cho Environmental Centerra Gold Inc. Want to know more? Read the press release here: genomebc.ca/impact-of-geno… #EcologicalRecovery #MineReclamation #Genomics

Exciting #UBC funding opportunity! Ministry of Health & UBC Health are offering researchers up to $50,000 for projects that respond to priority questions. Notice of Intent due Sept 27. Learn more: bit.ly/ubchmohseedgra…

Deadline for the Ocean Startup Project | Projet Startup Des Océans is on Sept 15! Register your ocean tech solution to win up to $25,000 in awards 🌊

Join 1st BGE-ERGA Genome Application Symposium biodiversitygenomics.eu/.../1st-bge-er… which will be held on September 30 and October 1, 2024. This two-day online event will focus on the genome applications for the protection of biodiversity European Reference Genome Atlas Biodiversity Genomics Europe (BGE)

🍃 We’re thrilled to be a Silver Sponsor of the 47th Annual BC Mine Reclamation Symposium! Join us in celebrating the important work being done to restore and protect our environment. #BCTRCR #TRCR47 #Reclamation #Sustainability #Mining

Ooo I can't wait for genomics of adaptation. My favourite topic😍😍