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Using cutting-edge DNA computational techniques, Dr. Inanc Birol from Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre has helped uncover a new tool that can help in the battle against antibiotic resistance and for cancer drug discovery.

Co-director of BC Cancer Immunotherapy Program will be studying the role microbiomes play in gastrointestinal cancer.

One of ASH’s most prestigious award programs, Scholar Awards support fellows and junior faculty dedicated to improving understanding, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of blood disorders. Dr. Morin's lab is the only recipient from Canada this year.

One of the highest standards for information security management systems in the world, ISO guidelines helps the GSC ensure confidential information is safe

Within in its 37 pairs of chromosomes, scientists have mapped the precise location of genes, coding and non-coding, throughout the grizzly bear genome.

Dr. Richard Moore, Sequencing Group Leader, reports that the GSC has surpassed two petabases of sequence data.

​Heartbreaking loss has led to a leap in progress for beluga whale conservation science: the beluga genome has been sequenced for the first time.