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The Sequence e-bulletin highlights the most interesting Genomics applications and research initiative from Atlantic Canada and around the world. Please enjoy the most recent issue and all back issues. Get inspired!

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Sequence #14

Published: July 25th 2022

In this issue of sequence ISSUE #14 • July 2022 The new multimillion dollar Centre for Translational Genomics is operated by Eastern Health and housed, here, on the third floor of the new medical building of the Faculty of Medicine, […]

Sequence #13

Published: December 20th 2021

Updates on Genome Atlantic projects, funding announcements, success stories and activates

Sequence #12: Wastewater surveillance acquiring a place in COVID detection

Published: March 31st 2021

Recent news, rife with reports of an approaching third pandemic wave that could delay economic recovery plans, underline how crucial genomics has become as a navigational aid in the continuing storm. Virus detection through sequencing has proven invaluable to public […]

Sequence #11: A path to economic recovery

Published: December 15th 2020

As this unforgettable year nears its close, we have upbeat news to report in this issue from the health care and oceans sectors. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Genome Atlantic has never been busier. Our current portfolio has 23 active, funded […]

Sequence #10: Pandemic response & economic renewal go hand in hand

Published: October 2nd 2020

The last few months have been unprecedented as we have all struggled to respond to a global pandemic. We hope that through it all, you and your families have stayed healthy. Even as restrictions ease and the economy re-opens, we […]

SEQUENCE # 9: De-risking investments through genomics R&D

Published: December 18th 2019

Recently we visited the Research and Productivity Council (RPC) in New Brunswick to film how they use genomics in testing, developing and improving products and processes. RPC is a global leader in material and environmental testing, work that puts them in […]

SEQUENCE # 8: New technologies, real solutions

Published: June 7th 2019

There’s no denying genomics is cool. The study of genes and their functions is adding to our understanding of every living thing. But there’s more to genomics than the wow factor. Genomic technologies are driving solutions for our resource industries, […]

SEQUENCE #7: Looking to genomics for hope and solutions

Published: March 8th 2019

“There is hope”. This is how Dr. Martin Alda summed up the promise of genomics as a potential game-changer for diagnosing and treating bipolar disorder (BD). Clinicians have known for some time that BD tends to run in families, and […]

Sequence #6: Tapping our ocean potential, recruiting talent, and a new genetics institute

Published: November 14th 2018

In October, scientists, environmental and policy experts, and graduate students converged in St. John’s NL for the inaugural Ocean Frontier 2018: North Atlantic Opportunities conference, organized by the Ocean Frontier Institute to explore the enormous potential of the North Atlantic. […]

Sequence #5: Yes, Genomics Can Help With That

Published: July 13th 2018

Genomics is proving to be a game changer for many resource industries critical to Atlantic Canada’s economic growth. Nova Scotia’s Minister of Energy Geoff MacLellan recently announced details of his department’s $11.8-million commitment to Phase Two of Nova Scotia’s offshore growth […]

Sequence Issue #4: 163 lives saved….and counting

Published: May 4th 2018

Ten years ago, Newfoundland researchers cracked the genetic code of a cardiac disease that causes death in seemingly healthy young people. The disease, Type 5 ARVC, is particularly prevalent in Newfoundland and Labrador. Genome Atlantic recently caught up with researchers […]

Sequence Issue #3: Clustering, Cannabis & Cleaning Up

Published: November 30th 2017

Superclusters Recently, Genome Atlantic attended an information session on Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, aimed at small and medium businesses who play a vital role in Atlantic Canada’s ocean economy. The session was well attended by business operators who came to find […]

Sequence Issue #2: The Next Big Wave

Published: August 28th 2017

Recently, Genome Atlantic’s Andy Stone and Stantec’s Marc Skinner teamed up at the monthly Ocean Connector in Halifax to talk about some of the latest genomics-based technologies making waves in ocean research. Here in Atlantic Canada, we are seeing exciting […]

Sequence #1: So What’s Up With The Microbiome?

Published: May 30th 2018

The microbiome is a hot topic these days, embraced by research scientists and the media alike. The microbiome refers to all the microorganisms and their collective genetic material that reside in human beings and other animals, plants, soil, and water. […]