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Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre (GSC) is an international leader in genomics, bioinformatics, and genome technology innovation. 🧬
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🧬 Join us October 29 in Vancouver for the GSC Collaborator Forum—bringing together researchers, collaborators & technology partners to explore the future of genomics.

🔬 Scientific talks
🤖 AI in Genomics
💡 Technology showcases
🏆 Sequence to Innovate
🧪 GSC tours

Explore. Connect. Collaborate.
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I love New England Biolabs & their commitment to the advancement of science, stewardship of the environment, & giving back to the world around us. They just provided support for the 2025 Cell Contact and Adhesion GRC & asked me to share an ad for postdoctoral fellowships
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December 17, 2024 at 7:14 PM
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quantum-si.bsky.social
Another milestone achieved on Proteus™. Quantum-Si has demonstrated sequencing with detection of 18 amino acids using a developmental kit run on integrated Proteus instruments.

Read the full PR here: bit.ly/4ranhjQ
September 15, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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nanoporetech.com
On-the-spot pathogen identification. From initial characterisation of genomes to the rapid identification of variants, portable and accessible nanopore technology enables quick responses to public health emergencies globally. See what you're missing. https://bit.ly/4ArKtyk #WYMM
September 24, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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ebpgenome.bsky.social
🧬 There is no one-size-fits-all pipeline for insect genomes.

Tiny bodies can mean very little DNA. Genome size, repetitive DNA, high heterozygosity & complex microbiomes can all create challenges.

Researchers are developing new approaches to unlock genomes across the Tree of Life. 🌳

#TreeOfLife
Collage showing a wide variety of insects, including moths, beetles, bees, mantises, and other species. Text explains that there is no one-size-fits-all pipeline for insect genomes because factors such as body size, genome size, repetitive DNA, heterozygosity, and complex microbiomes create different sequencing challenges. Close-up of a tiny insect approximately 0.5 mm long. Text explains that a single insect may not provide enough DNA for all the libraries needed to build a high-quality genome, requiring specialized extraction, sequencing, and assembly approaches.
September 8, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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ebpgenome.bsky.social
🌊☀️ Sous l’eau à marée haute. Exposée à l’air à marée basse.
Du Canada à la France et à l’Australie, la vie des mares résiduelles fait face à des conditions extrêmes.

🌊 Leurs génomes portent les traces de cette adaptation.
💻🧬 Intertidal life has evolved to survive between land and sea.

#Intertidal
English alt text: A colorful collage of intertidal biodiversity, featuring sea stars, diatoms, limpets, sea anemones, sea urchins, seaweeds, sponges, mussels, sea cucumbers, nudibranchs, barnacles, corals and crabs. Text explains that thousands of species have adapted to survive in this challenging environment and that their genomes carry traces of life at the boundary between land and sea. Texte alternatif en français : Collage coloré illustrant la biodiversité intertidale, avec des étoiles de mer, diatomées, patelles, anémones de mer, oursins, algues, éponges, moules, concombres de mer, nudibranches, balanes, coraux et crabes. Le texte explique que des milliers d’espèces se sont adaptées pour survivre dans cet environnement exigeant et que leurs génomes portent les traces de la vie à la frontière entre terre et mer. English alt text: Three photographs compare intertidal life from different parts of the world: bright red sea anemones on the Australian coast, purple sea stars on Canada’s Pacific coast, and a large red sea anemone on the French Atlantic coast. Text emphasizes that although these regions have different species and climates, organisms living in their intertidal zones share the challenge of surviving constantly changing conditions. Texte alternatif en français : Trois photographies comparent la vie intertidale dans différentes régions du monde : des anémones de mer rouge vif sur la côte australienne, des étoiles de mer violettes sur la côte pacifique du Canada et une grande anémone de mer rouge sur la côte atlantique française. Le texte souligne que, malgré des espèces et des climats différents, les organismes de ces zones intertidales partagent un même défi : survivre à des conditions en changement constant.
September 22, 2026 at 10:41 PM
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genomecanada.ca
Beneath the surface of Canada's rivers, an extinction crisis is unfolding largely unseen. Genomics is one of the only tools powerful enough to reveal it. 🐟

📖 Read the feature. https://bit.ly/46hcfzN

#Genomics #CdnPoli #Environment
There's a hidden world in our rivers and lakes — and it's disappearing | CBC News
Scientists are uncovering the creatures that live in our rivers with techniques like electrofishing and DNA sampling. Here's what they're finding, from mottled sculpins to mayfly nymphs, and why they ...
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September 24, 2026 at 3:29 PM
bcgsc.ca
🧬 Three years of bringing the genomics community together in Vancouver!

On October 29, the GSC Collaborator Forum returns for its third year—bringing researchers, collaborators & omics experts together to share ideas and build new connections.

#GSCForum2026 #Genomics
Black-and-white photo collage from past GSC Collaborator Forums showing researchers, speakers, and attendees presenting, networking, and connecting. Yellow panels read “Collaborator Forum — 29 October 2026” and “Explore. Connect. Collaborate.” with the GSC logo displayed on a teal panel at the bottom right.
September 25, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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🧬 From genomic diagnosis to potential treatment.

We’re excited to be part of a new B.C. initiative is building a pathway to help people with rare genetic diseases access emerging treatment opportunities, supported by B.C.’s strengths in genomics, clinical care and research.

🔗 tinyurl.com/y4ye7xxk
September 23, 2026 at 2:17 AM
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ebpgenome.bsky.social
🌊🧬 Que peuvent nous révéler les génomes des mares intertidales du monde entier?
À chaque marée, la vie fait face à des changements de température, de salinité et d’oxygène.
Et pourtant, des milliers d’espèces se sont adaptées pour y survivre.
#Biodiversité #Génomique

@atlasea.bsky.social
English: Collage of colorful intertidal life, including sea anemones, sea urchins, sea stars, mussels, and rocky tide pools. French text asks: “What can the genomes of the world’s intertidal zones reveal to us?” Français : Collage coloré de la vie intertidale, comprenant des anémones de mer, des oursins, des étoiles de mer, des moules et des mares rocheuses. Le texte demande : « Que peuvent nous révéler les génomes des mares intertidales du monde entier? English: Rocky intertidal habitats shown under changing tidal conditions, with seaweeds, anemones, barnacles, mussels, and sea stars. Text emphasizes how life here changes from hour to hour: underwater at high tide and exposed at low tide, while experiencing shifts in temperature and salinity. Français : Habitats intertidaux rocheux présentés sous différentes conditions de marée, avec des algues, des anémones, des balanes, des moules et des étoiles de mer. Le texte souligne que la vie y change d’heure en heure : sous l’eau à marée haute et exposée à marée basse, avec des variations de température et de salinité.
September 22, 2026 at 10:36 PM
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At the #DRDK2026, ancient DNA pioneer Dr. Beth Shapiro will take us inside the real science of de-extinction.
🎟️ Tickets must be reserved in advance
📅 Monday, November 2, 2026
🕓 4:00–4:30 PM | Registration
🎤 Keynote to follow
Get your tickets now
https://events.genomebc.ca/drdk2026?ref=BSKY
September 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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🫀 What if we could 3D-print heart tissue to test treatments?
For Global Biotech Week, we’re highlighting a BC-based project led by Dr. Zachary Laksman at UBC and Dr. Stephanie Willerth of Axolotl Biosciences.
https://ow.ly/JNv050ZPmHp
September 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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🇨🇦🧬Welcome aboard! The @canadianbiogenome.bsky.social is a new ERGA Associate Partner. The project is Canada's contribution to the @ebpgenome.bsky.social, working to generate high-quality reference genomes for Canadian species, a great addition to our growing network
🔗 earthbiogenome.ca
September 22, 2026 at 7:00 AM
bcgsc.ca
🧬 Join us October 29 in Vancouver for the GSC Collaborator Forum—bringing together researchers, collaborators & technology partners to explore the future of genomics.

🔬 Scientific talks
🤖 AI in Genomics
💡 Technology showcases
🏆 Sequence to Innovate
🧪 GSC tours

Explore. Connect. Collaborate.
September 22, 2026 at 9:30 PM
bcgsc.ca
🧬 We’re pleased to welcome Genome BC as a Bronze Sponsor of the 2026 GSC Collaborator Forum! 💻🧬

For 25+ years, genomebc.bsky.social has helped advance genomics research and innovation across BC, funding more than 650 research and innovation projects.

#GSCForum2026 #Genomics #GenomicInnovation
Alt text: Promotional graphic for the GSC Collaborator Forum 2026, featuring Bronze Sponsor Genome BC. Genome BC is highlighted for 25 years of advancing genomics research and innovation in British Columbia and for funding more than 650 research and innovation projects in health and the environment. The graphic notes Genome BC’s long-standing collaboration with Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, combining Genome BC’s role as a funder and research convener with GSC sequencing and bioinformatics expertise. The Forum takes place October 29, 2026, in Vancouver and includes the Sequence to Innovate competition.
September 22, 2026 at 9:23 PM
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🧬🖥️ Apply Today — Deadline Today!

There’s still time to get your sequencing idea off the ground with Sequence 2 Innovate.
🏆 Two projects will receive up to $15,000 CAD in GSC sequencing support.
📅 New deadline: Sept. 18
tinyurl.com/Sequence2Inn...
Promotional graphic for Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre Collaborator Forum 2026 and the Sequence 2 Innovate Competition. The competition will fund two sequencing projects with up to $15,000 in sequencing support. The graphic highlights 2025 winners Greg Owens, University of Victoria, for research developing epigenetic clocks for long-lived fish species, and Jongbok Lee, University of Calgary, for research using Olink proteomics to investigate exercise-enhanced immune cell therapy. The Collaborator Forum takes place Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the Holiday Inn Vancouver-Centre and GSC facilities in Vancouver, BC.
September 18, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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🧬🖥️ We’re pleased to welcome @pacbio.bsky.social as a Bronze Sponsor of the 2026 GSC Collaborator Forum!
Discover how highly accurate long-read sequencing can open doors to the next breakthrough for GSC researchers and innovators.
📅 Oct. 29 | Vancouver, BC
🔗 www.bcgsc.ca/2026-collabo...
#GSCForum2026
Alt text: Promotional graphic for the GSC Collaborator Forum 2026, taking place Thursday, October 29, 2026, in Vancouver, BC. The graphic features a Bronze Sponsor Spotlight for PacBio. PacBio is described as a global leader in highly accurate long-read sequencing, providing advanced sequencing solutions that enable researchers to explore genomes and transcriptomes with exceptional accuracy and resolution. Its technologies help scientists uncover genetic variation, resolve complex biology, and generate insights that advance human health and life science research. PacBio is proud to collaborate with Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, combining highly accurate long-read sequencing with the GSC’s genomics expertise to tackle complex biological questions and enable deeper genomic insights. The graphic also promotes the Sequence to Innovate Competition, encouraging researchers to apply to have their next sequencing project funded. The Collaborator Forum will be held at the Holiday Inn Vancouver-Centre and GSC facilities, 711 West Broadway and 570 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC.
September 10, 2026 at 6:46 PM
bcgsc.ca
🧬🖥️ Deadline extended!
There’s still time to get your sequencing idea off the ground with Sequence 2 Innovate.
🏆 Two projects will receive up to $15,000 CAD in GSC sequencing support.

📅 New deadline: Sept. 18
tinyurl.com/Sequence2Inn...
Graphic promoting Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre Collaborator Forum 2026 and the Sequence 2 Innovate Competition. The competition will fund two sequencing projects with up to $15,000 in sequencing support. The Collaborator Forum takes place Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the Holiday Inn and GSC facilities in Vancouver, BC.
September 11, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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Put simply, care is research & research is care. As we recognize #ClinicalTrialsDay, @vchhealthcare.bsky.social VP Research Dr. Gavin Stuart highlights how clinical trials are shaping the future of health care by advancing innovation & improving patient outcomes across B.C. & beyond: buff.ly/oa3jNoJ
May 22, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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🧬🖥️ We’re pleased to welcome Alamar Biosciences as a Bronze Sponsor of the 2026 GSC Collaborator Forum!
Discover how precision proteomics can open doors to deeper biological insights and the next breakthrough.

📅 Oct. 29 | Vancouver, BC
🔗 www.bcgsc.ca/2026-collabo...

#GSCForum2026 #Proteomics
Promotional graphic for the GSC Collaborator Forum 2026, taking place Thursday, October 29, 2026, in Vancouver, BC. The graphic features a Bronze Sponsor Spotlight for Alamar Biosciences. Alamar Biosciences is advancing precision proteomics with NULISA®, a highly sensitive and scalable technology designed to accelerate biomarker discovery and enable deeper insights into human biology and disease. By combining ultra-high sensitivity with robust multiplexing and automation, NULISA enables researchers to detect and characterize low-abundance biomarkers that can be challenging to measure with conventional proteomic technologies. Alamar Biosciences and Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre share a commitment to advancing omics research by combining cutting-edge technologies with scientific expertise to unlock deeper biological insights and accelerate discovery. The graphic also promotes the Sequence to Innovate Competition, encouraging researchers to apply to have their next sequencing project funded. The Collaborator Forum will be held at the Holiday Inn Vancouver-Centre and GSC facilities, 711 West Broadway and 570 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC.
September 10, 2026 at 6:47 PM
bcgsc.ca
🧬🖥️ We’re pleased to welcome @pacbio.bsky.social as a Bronze Sponsor of the 2026 GSC Collaborator Forum!
Discover how highly accurate long-read sequencing can open doors to the next breakthrough for GSC researchers and innovators.
📅 Oct. 29 | Vancouver, BC
🔗 www.bcgsc.ca/2026-collabo...
#GSCForum2026
Alt text: Promotional graphic for the GSC Collaborator Forum 2026, taking place Thursday, October 29, 2026, in Vancouver, BC. The graphic features a Bronze Sponsor Spotlight for PacBio. PacBio is described as a global leader in highly accurate long-read sequencing, providing advanced sequencing solutions that enable researchers to explore genomes and transcriptomes with exceptional accuracy and resolution. Its technologies help scientists uncover genetic variation, resolve complex biology, and generate insights that advance human health and life science research. PacBio is proud to collaborate with Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, combining highly accurate long-read sequencing with the GSC’s genomics expertise to tackle complex biological questions and enable deeper genomic insights. The graphic also promotes the Sequence to Innovate Competition, encouraging researchers to apply to have their next sequencing project funded. The Collaborator Forum will be held at the Holiday Inn Vancouver-Centre and GSC facilities, 711 West Broadway and 570 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC.
September 10, 2026 at 6:46 PM
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Learn about exciting R&D trends in peptide therapeutics, including what makes custom mRNA display libraries so powerful, in this Q&A with the founders of PeptiFinder Biotech: https://nebiolabs.com/4gy4Y3t
Highly Efficient Peptide Binder Discovery Using mRNA Display
In this Q&A, PeptiFinder Biotech scientists share how mRNA display yields the most potent peptide binder hits, where they see the field going, and what could expand the chemical space accessible to mR...
nebiolabs.com
August 25, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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pacbio.bsky.social
Heading to #NCFH2026? 🧬 Join our workshop to explore what’s next in HiFi sequencing with Revio, featuring Prof. Lili Milani & Riki Aydeniz.

Learn about population-scale genomics & SPRQ-Nx.

Meet us on-site: https://bit.ly/3Sq8KUt #PacBio
September 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Identifying that a protein variant exists is just the beginning. The challenge is determining exactly which variant is present.

Researchers explored single-molecule protein sequencing to identify hemoglobin variants from patient samples by observing variant-specific amino acid substitutions.
August 27, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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genomebc.bsky.social
🦣 Can we really bring back the mammoth?
The answer is more fascinating, than you might think.
📅 Monday, November 2, 2026
🕓 4:00–4:30 PM | Registration
🎤 Keynote to follow
🎟️ Registration is required in advance.
Reserve your spot today:
https://events.genomebc.ca/drdk2026?ref=BSKY
#DRDK2026
September 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM