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In this clip, Dr. Mohammed Hosseini compares AI to a master key. 🔑 Just because we can open the door, does that mean we should? 🎧 Listen now and join the conversation: https://link.cohostpodcasting.com/b87cc2cc-6ed3-4c20-8a02-c626378af1bb #NiceGenes #Genomics #ArtificialIntelligence

Earlier this month, Anita Charters, Senior Advisor, Interdisciplinary Research and Programs at Genome BC, participated in a panel at the Society for Social Studies of Science (4S) Conference in Toronto. #Genomics #Healthcare #CanadaGenomics

⭐ It’s Leave a Review Day! ⭐ If you’ve listened to Nice Genes! and enjoyed an episode, today’s a great day to show us some love. 💚 🎧 Listen to Nice Genes!: https://link.cohostpodcasting.com/b87cc2cc-6ed3-4c20-8a02-c626378af1bb

Kaylee shares her biggest takeaway from Episode 4. 👀 AI is changing science fast. But what happens when it starts helping us edit our DNA? 🎧 Listen now and join the conversation! https://link.cohostpodcasting.com/b87cc2cc-6ed3-4c20-8a02-c626378af1bb #NiceGenes #Genomics #ArtificialIntelligence

🧬🤖Chatted w. @kayleebyers.bsky.social in NICE GENES podcast on #genomics & #AI_ethics, ending on "sometimes we should advocate for slow science. Anyone who has done any kind of science knows that sometimes, you just need time. Sometimes you need to sleep on an idea." open.spotify.com/episode/1mFl...

🧬🤖 GENomics-AI: Are We Moving Too Fast? Kaylee chats with geneticist Dr. Le Cong and bioethicist Dr. Mohammed Hosseini about AI-powered gene editing, rare diseases and the ethical questions we can’t ignore. 🎧 Listen now: https://link.cohostpodcasting.com/b87cc2cc-6ed3-4c20-8a02-c626378af1bb

It’s great to see Dr. Lara Boyd, our feature guest from last year’s live episode of “Nice Genes” featured on the Mel Robbins pod. Lara is a neuroscientist who shares fascinating insights into music and its incredible effects on our brains. 🎧 https://ow.ly/swVb50ZYN01

🧬 In this clip, Dr. Stuart Turvey explains how prime editing helped treat a genetic disease by essentially correcting a spelling mistake in someone’s DNA. Watch this amazing clip and we dare you not to shed a tear. 🥹 Listen to the full episode 🎧 https://ow.ly/nfbu50ZW7mB

🦣 Just a few weeks to go! 🎟️ Registration is required in advance. Reserve your spot today! 📅 Monday, November 2, 2026 🕓 4:00–4:30 PM | Registration 🎤 Keynote to follow Get your tickets now https://events.genomebc.ca/drdk2026?ref=BS #DRDK #AncientDNA #DRDK2026

🧬 In this clip, Kaylee asks Dr. Quinn how prime editing could change the outlook for people who inherit retinal diseases. Listen to the full episode of It’s Prime Time: Can New Gene Editing Technologies Rewrite the Future of Health? 🎧 https://ow.ly/8rq950ZW7hk

🎗️ Breast Cancer Awareness Day is a reminder of the importance of early detection, research and understanding our individual risk. 🧬 Learn how Genome BC is supporting research in this area: https://ow.ly/OwyF50ZW73x #BreastCancerAwareness #HereditaryCancer #Genomics #PersonalizedMedicine

Genomics can help transform rare disease diagnosis, but we need the people and systems to turn insights into action. Genome BC’s Erin DeBruin contributed to a new publication on what Canada needs to improve rare disease diagnosis. Read why investing in people matters, too: https://ow.ly/UWNq50ZW6Ow

🚀 Space Week throwback! Last year, e welcomed Dr. Christopher Mason, geneticist and computational biologist. And now, it’s time to look to our next big question. 🌎✨ 🦣 Can we really bring back the mammoth? 📅 November 2, 2026 📍 Vancouver 👉 Register https://ow.ly/rP3g50ZVbc8 #DRDK2026

🧬What surprised Dr. Kaylee Byers most while making the latest episode of Nice Genes!? In this clip, Kaylee shares what she learned from exploring rare diseases, prime editing and the latest research into inherited vision loss. 🎧 Listen: https://ow.ly/SQMf50ZU29H

🧬 Could prime editing change what’s possible for people with rare genetic diseases? On the latest episode of Nice Genes!, Kaylee Byers explores Ty Sperle’s story, the science behind his treatment and how researchers are exploring prime editing for inherited vision loss. https://ow.ly/AZG050ZTMSj

Cancer research needs reliable tools to understand disease, test new approaches + make sure they work as intended. Three new Genome BC-funded projects are helping build that foundation, from cancer-fighting immune cells to molecular switches + research antibody validation. https://ow.ly/u7fe50ZTMwk

In this clip, Kaylee asks urologist Dr. Premal Patel about some of the common misconceptions surrounding vasectomies. Listen to the full episode here: 🎧https://link.cohostpodcasting.com/b87cc2cc-6ed3-4c20-8a02-c626378af1bb #NiceGenes #MaleBirthControl #ReproductiveHealth

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we reflect on the ongoing impacts of residential schools and honour Survivors, their families and communities. Today, and every day, we encourage reflection, learning and meaningful action toward reconciliation. 🧡 #NDTR #OrangeShirtDay

🐟🧬Proud to support a new multi-year project helping five First Nations build salmon genomics capacity for fisheries management + conservation. The Tyee takes a closer look at the project and its work exploring portable Nanopore sequencing, local capacity + data sovereignty. https://ow.ly/WrF450ZSSWt

Registration is now open for the 2nd International Symposium on Advancing Equity in Genetics and Genomics in Canada (AEG2C). 📍 Montréal or online 📅 October 19–20, 2026 🗓️ In-person registration closes October 2 💻 Online registration closes October 16 Register: https://event.fourwaves.com/aeg2c2026

Kaylee explores the “cost-benefit ratio” of contraception and how the risks associated with pregnancy have shaped who takes on the responsibility of preventing it. But as new forms of male contraception are developed, could that balance start to change? 🎧 https://ow.ly/MLHj50ZPmVK

Please join us in welcoming Tim Murphy as Genome BC’s new VP, Corporate Development 🎉 With 30+ years of healthcare leadership experience, Tim brings expertise in health research, innovation + system transformation. Learn more Tim's experience here: https://www.genomebc.ca/staff/tim-murphy/

Shoot Your Shot: Is Male Birth Control Finally Here? 🎯 For 25 years, we've heard male birth control is just a few years away. So... what's taking so long? Explore the history, science + promising new options in the latest ep 🎧 https://link.cohostpodcasting.com/b87cc2cc-6ed3-4c20-8a02-c626378af1bb

🫀 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

Congrats to Museum of Anthropology at UBC on bringing this special woolly dog pelt back to Canada! 🐕‍🦺✨ For thousands of years, Salish and Makah peoples bred woolly dogs for their silky white fur, which was used in weaving. Learn more about Mutton in a recent Gene Shorts🧬 https://ow.ly/Bh3X50ZPkr0

📣 We’re hiring! Genome BC is looking for a Research & Innovation Manager, Fisheries & Aquaculture. Help build partnerships and co-investment opportunities across BC’s fisheries and aquaculture sectors and support funded projects. 💰 $80K–$95K 📅 Apply by Sept. 27 Full details:https://ow.ly/U4Cu50ZO5Ix

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

When it comes to extreme environments, who wins and who loses? 🌍🐺 Dr. Cara Love explains why the winners aren't necessarily the strongest in Survivor: Animal Edition. 🎧 Listen to the full episode now: https://ow.ly/rxHR50ZLIeb #WildlifeConservation #SurvivorStories #NiceGenes #SciencePodcast

Celebrating BC's life sciences community at the Life Sciences BC Awards! 🎉 Congrats to Dr. Joerg Bohlmann, recipient of the Genome BC Award for Scientific Excellence, plus Sonic Incytes + Xenon Pharma on their awards! 👏🧬 And thank you to the LSBC team for hosting such a great event!

Have you heard about the 300-pound black bear who survived the Eaton wildfire by hiding in a crawl space? 🐻🔥 Dr. Kendall Calhoun tells us the incredible story of Barry the bear in Survivor: Animal Edition. 🎧 Listen to the full episode now: https://ow.ly/FV3050ZLHZq

🦣 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

🧬 AI is helping remove bottlenecks in the lab. We’re funding 2 UBC research teams using AI and machine learning to automate biological analysis, with the potential to support faster diagnoses, more reliable results and more personalized treatments. 🔬🧪 https://ow.ly/GgXQ50ZL3qJ

For animals living in a human-altered world, survival isn't a game. The Season 6 premiere of Nice Genes! 🎧 Listen to Survivor: Animal Edition: https://link.cohostpodcasting.com/b87cc2cc-6ed3-4c20-8a02-c626378af1bb

🦣 Can we really bring back the mammoth? Ancient DNA pioneer Dr. Beth Shapiro is coming to Vancouver for the 2026 Don Rix Distinguished Keynote Address to unpack the real science behind de-extinction. 📅 Nov. 2, 2026 https://events.genomebc.ca/drdk2026?ref=BSKY

This summer, Genome BC staff rolled up their sleeves and gave back by donating blood. 🩸 A small act from each of us can make a big difference for patients and families across Canada. @canadaslifeline.bsky.social #GenomeBC #TeamGenome #CanadianBloodServices #GiveBlood

Proud to support a new multi-year project that aims to reduce processing bottlenecks, enable more independent data management + bring Nanopore sequencing technology to remote communities. https://www.genomebc.ca/blog/new-genomics-collaboration-to-enable-first-nations-sovereignty-over-salmon-data

Earlier this week, Genome BC went head-to-head with Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre in a top-tier, high-stakes, definitely-not-friendly 6-a-side soccer match. ⚽️ The game ended in a 4–4 draw, with two genomics organizations tie-d together like the strands of a double helix. 🧬🏆

At Genome BC, we appreciate the divas. 💅 They ask questions, challenge the status quo, know their worth and aren’t afraid to make some noise. So when the opportunity comes to hire a diva… you hire the diva. 👑 #GenomeBC #GenomicsEveryday #Hiring #WorkCulture

What happens when genomics education starts with the questions that matter most to students in their own communities? Geneskool is bringing genomics learning closer to home through new regional hubs https://www.genomebc.ca/blog/geneskool-hubs-local-learning-lifelong-impact/

🧬 Nice Genes! Season 6 trailer is here! Season 6 of Nice Genes! explores the new frontiers of genomics, where ideas that once seemed like science fiction are becoming reality! 🎧 https://link.cohostpodcasting.com/b87cc2cc-6ed3-4c20-8a02-c626378af1bb?d=sZH2CQc6C\

What if we could detect biological threats before they escalate? 🧬 Genome BC’s rapid, collaborative approach helps turn genomic insights into action — from pandemic response to wildfire smoke, CWD + avian influenza. Read the story: https://www.genomebc.ca/blog/from-early-warning-to-rapid-response/

3 Genome BC-funded projects advancing healthcare in BC. 🧬 Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition BC Genome Sciences Centre https://www.genomebc.ca/blog/bc-health-research-pursues-precision-genetics-based-care-for-three-conditions/

What if a blood test could help people with autoimmune disease get answers faster? Genome BC’s early investment helped Augurex Life Sciences validate and commercialize a blood test, a biomarker linked to disease activity and progression. https://www.genomebc.ca/blog/a-blood-test-for-the-future/

🏃 Science meets performance. With support from Genome BC's Industry Innovation Fund, BC-based stoko designs developed wearable support apparel that helps athletes stay active—without the bulk of traditional braces.

🩺 With support from Genome BC, BC-based Arbutus Medical turned a standard drill into a sterile surgical tool now used in 45+ countries, expanding access to life-saving orthopaedic care. Read more: https://www.genomebc.ca/blog/how-a-simple-drill-is-expanding-access-to-life-saving-surgery/

A Genome BC-funded project led by Drs. Junyan Shi and Andre Mattman is working with local clinics and community members to develop genetics-informed testing guidelines that support more equitable care.

🌾 Better data leads to smarter farming. Genome BC is supporting the Climate-Smart Data Collaboration Centre, helping farmers use genomic and environmental data to make more informed decisions, improve resilience and adapt to a changing climate. #ClimateSmartAgriculture #Genomics #ClimateChange

💧Genome BC-supported research is helping make #eDNA a more trusted tool for conservation by advancing Canada's first national standards for eDNA collection. https://www.genomebc.ca/blog/setting-the-standard-for-edna-a-canadian-led-effort-to-turn-data-into-trusted-action/

6 Genome BC-supported research projects will use Health Data Platform BC to securely analyze genomic information alongside clinical and administrative health data. https://www.genomebc.ca/blog/new-research-explores-how-data-can-help-detect-disease-earlier-and-improve-patient-care

New genomic tools are helping strengthen Canada's response to emerging pathogens and antimicrobial resistance. BugSeq Read more: https://techcouver.com/2026/08/04/with-genome-bc-support-bugseq-advances-genomic-tools-for-emerging-pathogens-and-drug-resistance/