BioNet Canada
bionetcanada.bsky.social
BioNet Canada
@bionetcanada.bsky.social
BioNet connects omics and bioinformatics scientists in Western Canada.
https://www.bionet-meeting.org/
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A sincere thank you to all participants for contributing to an engaging and inspiring #BioNet2025. We look forward to seeing you again next year at #BioNet2026 #bioinformatics #omics @zovoilislab.bsky.social
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The Computing Science Dept. at the University of Alberta has multiple faculty job openings. Please share this broadly. We have a great environment!

- CS Theory: tinyurl.com/zrh9mk69
- Network/Cyber Security: tinyurl.com/renxazzy
- Robotics/CV/Graphics: tinyurl.com/ypcsfbff
November 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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The Canada Global Impact+ Research Talent Initiative will support the recruitment of top researchers over the next 12 years, with $400mn earmarked for research infrastructure on.ft.com/3Kn9RAn
December 10, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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Interested in using single cell technologies to unravel the molecular origins and evolution of ovarian cancer?

We are looking for a graduate student! More details here 👇
October 1, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Genome Canada’s new white paper explores how the convergence of genomics and artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping innovation across sectors—from health and agriculture to energy and the environment. bit.ly/46nPv0H
Genomics, the Digitization of Biology, and Canada’s AI Opportunity - GenomeCanada
Hot off the press: Genome Canada 2024-25 Annual Report
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September 15, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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📢 Join Drs. Ma’n Zawati & James Tsui for a dynamic workshop on the ethics & impact of AI in scientific research.
📍 Attend in Montreal, UBC, or UofT, or join via Zoom!
🗓️ Free & in person with snacks🍪
🔗 Register: https://t.co/zyPptnPTP6
#AI #Genomics #CEEHRC #ScienceEthics
September 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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DEADLINE EXTENDED!

Early-bird registration, abstract submission for talk consideration, and travel award application deadline has been extended to FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19!

Abstracts submitted after Sep 19 will be included in poster sessions.

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September 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS!

We are less than 3 months until the 11th Canadian Conference on Epigenetics taking place in Banff, Alberta on Nov 12-15, 2025!

The deadline is FRI, SEPT 12 for abstract submissions if you want to be considered for a talk.

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September 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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📣Funding announcement:

Genome Prairie, supported by @GenomeCanada is proud to announce the launch of the Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP).

$90M investment over 4 years to help bring Canada's genomics innovations to market. Details here:

genomeprairie.ca/gapp_2025_in...
June 26, 2025 at 3:24 PM
📢 #Bioinformatics training alert!!!
Introduction to R
📍 Saskatoon, SK
📅 October 6th-7th
Early 🐦‍⬛ registration until August 06
bioinformatics.ca/workshops-al...
(2025) Introduction to R: Saskatoon, SK - Bioinformatics.ca
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June 30, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Reminder that TREnD2025 abstract submission deadline for ORAL PRESENTATIONS is TODAY, June 6th! Please register and submit your abstracts through the event page: event.fourwaves.com/trend25/pages
June 6, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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What if your doctor could really see you? Not just the physical you, but the genetic you? 💡

➡️ 100,000 genomes sequenced in the next four years to drive precision health and Canada’s leadership in health innovation. bit.ly/4mb5Dty
How 100,000 Genomes Can Help Re-define Health Care in Canada - GenomeCanada
What if your doctor could really see you? Not just the physical you, but the genetic you? Genetic variation causes cancer, rare disease and hereditary illness. It can be linked to drastically differe...
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May 9, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Had a great time at the BioNet conference in Calgary! I was excited to share part of my PhD project on the caribou gut microbiome 🦠. It was a pleasure connecting with folks in genomics, metagenomics, and bioinformatics :) thanks for the great discussions!
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May 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
A sincere thank you to all participants for contributing to an engaging and inspiring #BioNet2025. We look forward to seeing you again next year at #BioNet2026 #bioinformatics #omics @zovoilislab.bsky.social
May 9, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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PROMISE Co-Pl @brittdrog.bsky.social is presenting at BioNet 2025:"Leveraging large-scale datasets and single cell omics data to develop a polygenic score for cisplatin-induced ototoxicity." #BioNet2025#CCMB#CHRIM
#BioNet2025 is underway — another day of engaging discussions, insightful presentations, and meaningful connections. @brittdrog.bsky.social
May 9, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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“80% of data analysis is cleaning and prep.”
Let’s make that 80% easier.

R for Data Wrangling is a 3-day, in-person workshop that helps intermediate R users reshape, clean, and prepare messy data for meaningful analysis.

If you’ve got the R basics, this is your next move.
👉 bit.ly/R4DW-May-2025
April 21, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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I had the opportunity to be a plenary speaker at #BioNET2025 on the topic of ethical and inclusive AI. It is a challenging topic but the audience was asking great questions and provided some great insights in return.
May 9, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Thrilled and relieved to have presented at Bionet2025! 💻🧬✨ @bionetcanada.bsky.social
May 9, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Keynote presenter Dr. Ali Bashashati @science.ubc.ca on AI in bioinformatics #BioNet2025
May 8, 2025 at 11:39 PM
#BioNet2025 is underway — another day of engaging discussions, insightful presentations, and meaningful connections. @brittdrog.bsky.social
May 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM
We would like to thank our Gold Sponsor Illumina for their generous support.
Don't miss "Advancements in Illumina Informatics" #BioNet2025
May 8, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Plenary speaker Dr. Michelle Brazas on training in #Bioinformatics in 🇨🇦
#BioNet2025
May 8, 2025 at 3:07 PM
We’re kicking off Day 2 with gratitude! Huge thanks to our sponsors Genome Alberta, Illumina, @nanoporetech.com and the Global Institute for Food Security for making #BioNet2025 possible.
May 8, 2025 at 1:43 PM
I had a fantastic time presenting at BioNet2025! Ethics is a tough topic and brings up a lot of questions. It was such an honour to present!
Opening Plenary by Carina Butterworth @carinabutterworth.bsky.social on AI, ethics and inclusivity #BioNet2025
May 8, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Opening Plenary by Carina Butterworth @carinabutterworth.bsky.social on AI, ethics and inclusivity #BioNet2025
May 8, 2025 at 3:11 AM
May 7, 2025 at 11:16 PM