Genome Prairie
@genomeprairie.bsky.social
Providing project development and management services for large-scale genomics research projects in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, Canada.
PrairieGen: The Next Generation of Precision Health
Discover how researchers in Manitoba are advancing diagnostics in the battle against leading health challenges like cancer, multiple sclerosis, schizophrenia, and genetic disorders.
Find out more here: genomeprairie.ca/prairiegen-f...
Discover how researchers in Manitoba are advancing diagnostics in the battle against leading health challenges like cancer, multiple sclerosis, schizophrenia, and genetic disorders.
Find out more here: genomeprairie.ca/prairiegen-f...
October 30, 2025 at 3:28 PM
PrairieGen: The Next Generation of Precision Health
Discover how researchers in Manitoba are advancing diagnostics in the battle against leading health challenges like cancer, multiple sclerosis, schizophrenia, and genetic disorders.
Find out more here: genomeprairie.ca/prairiegen-f...
Discover how researchers in Manitoba are advancing diagnostics in the battle against leading health challenges like cancer, multiple sclerosis, schizophrenia, and genetic disorders.
Find out more here: genomeprairie.ca/prairiegen-f...
Announcement:📣
Genome Prairie is pleased to present its 25th Anniversary Edition annual report. This year's report looks back on our successes and forward toward future impacts, recognizing 25 years of proudly serving Canada's prairie region 🎉
Check it out here: tinyurl.com/7bp4z9av
Genome Prairie is pleased to present its 25th Anniversary Edition annual report. This year's report looks back on our successes and forward toward future impacts, recognizing 25 years of proudly serving Canada's prairie region 🎉
Check it out here: tinyurl.com/7bp4z9av
October 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Announcement:📣
Genome Prairie is pleased to present its 25th Anniversary Edition annual report. This year's report looks back on our successes and forward toward future impacts, recognizing 25 years of proudly serving Canada's prairie region 🎉
Check it out here: tinyurl.com/7bp4z9av
Genome Prairie is pleased to present its 25th Anniversary Edition annual report. This year's report looks back on our successes and forward toward future impacts, recognizing 25 years of proudly serving Canada's prairie region 🎉
Check it out here: tinyurl.com/7bp4z9av
Congratulations to @VIDOInterVac, today celebrating their momentous 50th Anniversary!
VIDO have played a critical role in advancing research to tackle some of the world's most impactful diseases. From all of us at Genome Prairie, cheers to your success! www.vido.org
VIDO have played a critical role in advancing research to tackle some of the world's most impactful diseases. From all of us at Genome Prairie, cheers to your success! www.vido.org
September 25, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Congratulations to @VIDOInterVac, today celebrating their momentous 50th Anniversary!
VIDO have played a critical role in advancing research to tackle some of the world's most impactful diseases. From all of us at Genome Prairie, cheers to your success! www.vido.org
VIDO have played a critical role in advancing research to tackle some of the world's most impactful diseases. From all of us at Genome Prairie, cheers to your success! www.vido.org
📣Attention researchers and developers: Genome Prairie is holding a GenTrac information session on Thursday, September 25, 11:00-12:00 p.m. CDT.
The session will provide an overview of this funding opportunity and application deadlines.
Registration link: www.eventbrite.com/e/gentrac-in...
The session will provide an overview of this funding opportunity and application deadlines.
Registration link: www.eventbrite.com/e/gentrac-in...
September 19, 2025 at 4:46 PM
📣Attention researchers and developers: Genome Prairie is holding a GenTrac information session on Thursday, September 25, 11:00-12:00 p.m. CDT.
The session will provide an overview of this funding opportunity and application deadlines.
Registration link: www.eventbrite.com/e/gentrac-in...
The session will provide an overview of this funding opportunity and application deadlines.
Registration link: www.eventbrite.com/e/gentrac-in...
NEWS: Genome Prairie is pleased to formally announce the appointment of Ms. Marlene Boersch, co-founder of Mercantile Consulting Venture, and Ms. Jennifer Clearly, CEO of Research Manitoba, to its board of directors. Details after the jump:
genomeprairie.ca/boersch-clea...
genomeprairie.ca/boersch-clea...
September 18, 2025 at 9:57 PM
NEWS: Genome Prairie is pleased to formally announce the appointment of Ms. Marlene Boersch, co-founder of Mercantile Consulting Venture, and Ms. Jennifer Clearly, CEO of Research Manitoba, to its board of directors. Details after the jump:
genomeprairie.ca/boersch-clea...
genomeprairie.ca/boersch-clea...
Program Launch 📣📣
Genome Prairie is pleased to announce the official launch of GenTrac - a four-year, $4 million initiative to help drive future innovation by bringing genomics discoveries to market.
Find out more here: genomeprairie.ca/gentrac_init...
Genome Prairie is pleased to announce the official launch of GenTrac - a four-year, $4 million initiative to help drive future innovation by bringing genomics discoveries to market.
Find out more here: genomeprairie.ca/gentrac_init...
Genome Prairie Launches Four-Year, $4.0M Genomics Commercialization Funding Initiative - Welcome to Genome Prairie
Saskatoon, SK: Winnipeg, MB – September 16, 2025: Genome Prairie announced today the launch of GenTrac, a four-year, $4 million regional genomics funding initiative designed to support public-private ...
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September 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Program Launch 📣📣
Genome Prairie is pleased to announce the official launch of GenTrac - a four-year, $4 million initiative to help drive future innovation by bringing genomics discoveries to market.
Find out more here: genomeprairie.ca/gentrac_init...
Genome Prairie is pleased to announce the official launch of GenTrac - a four-year, $4 million initiative to help drive future innovation by bringing genomics discoveries to market.
Find out more here: genomeprairie.ca/gentrac_init...
📣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...
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
📣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...
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...
🎉It's a special year, our 25th! Genome Prairie is proud to be a part of Canada's innovative enterprise.
To celebrate, we're highlighting the success of supported projects like GENICE II - working with Indigenous peoples in the Arctic to safeguard the environment:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOWC...
To celebrate, we're highlighting the success of supported projects like GENICE II - working with Indigenous peoples in the Arctic to safeguard the environment:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOWC...
GENICE II Protecting Canada's Arctic Region
YouTube video by Genome Prairie
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June 16, 2025 at 7:45 PM
🎉It's a special year, our 25th! Genome Prairie is proud to be a part of Canada's innovative enterprise.
To celebrate, we're highlighting the success of supported projects like GENICE II - working with Indigenous peoples in the Arctic to safeguard the environment:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOWC...
To celebrate, we're highlighting the success of supported projects like GENICE II - working with Indigenous peoples in the Arctic to safeguard the environment:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOWC...
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📢 JUST ANNOUNCED: Genome Canada invests in #eDNA surveillance to safeguard health, environmental protection and Canadian industries.
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May 14, 2025 at 4:42 PM
📢 JUST ANNOUNCED: Genome Canada invests in #eDNA surveillance to safeguard health, environmental protection and Canadian industries.
📲 bit.ly/4kk2buX
📲 bit.ly/4kk2buX
📣Announcement📣
Genome Prairie is proud to announce two new eDNA Surveillance projects, "One Health" and "PrairieDNA." Each project recognizes the role eDNA will play as a genomics tool to support human and environmental health now and the future.
Learn more here:
genomeprairie.ca/new-edna_pro...
Genome Prairie is proud to announce two new eDNA Surveillance projects, "One Health" and "PrairieDNA." Each project recognizes the role eDNA will play as a genomics tool to support human and environmental health now and the future.
Learn more here:
genomeprairie.ca/new-edna_pro...
May 14, 2025 at 3:38 PM
📣Announcement📣
Genome Prairie is proud to announce two new eDNA Surveillance projects, "One Health" and "PrairieDNA." Each project recognizes the role eDNA will play as a genomics tool to support human and environmental health now and the future.
Learn more here:
genomeprairie.ca/new-edna_pro...
Genome Prairie is proud to announce two new eDNA Surveillance projects, "One Health" and "PrairieDNA." Each project recognizes the role eDNA will play as a genomics tool to support human and environmental health now and the future.
Learn more here:
genomeprairie.ca/new-edna_pro...
🚨Genome Prairie Saskatoon Summer Employment Opportunity:
Looking to gain hands-on experience advancing high-quality genomics and other 'omics research projects? Genome Prairie is now taking apps for this exciting summer term position at our Saskatoon office: Deets here: genomeprairie.ca/careers/
Looking to gain hands-on experience advancing high-quality genomics and other 'omics research projects? Genome Prairie is now taking apps for this exciting summer term position at our Saskatoon office: Deets here: genomeprairie.ca/careers/
April 30, 2025 at 7:19 PM
🚨Genome Prairie Saskatoon Summer Employment Opportunity:
Looking to gain hands-on experience advancing high-quality genomics and other 'omics research projects? Genome Prairie is now taking apps for this exciting summer term position at our Saskatoon office: Deets here: genomeprairie.ca/careers/
Looking to gain hands-on experience advancing high-quality genomics and other 'omics research projects? Genome Prairie is now taking apps for this exciting summer term position at our Saskatoon office: Deets here: genomeprairie.ca/careers/
Genome Prairie in partnership with @genomecanada.bsky.social is proud to announce the Indigenous Genomics Training and Capacity Program funding opportunity. The program marks another key milestone of greater opportunities for Indigenous youth and communities. genomeprairie.ca/new_indigeno...
April 28, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Genome Prairie in partnership with @genomecanada.bsky.social is proud to announce the Indigenous Genomics Training and Capacity Program funding opportunity. The program marks another key milestone of greater opportunities for Indigenous youth and communities. genomeprairie.ca/new_indigeno...
From our family to yours we wish you the most joyous of DNA days. During this special time of the season, we pay homage to the wonderful 🇨🇦 genome enterprise, especially because this is our 25th Anniversary.
So to them and to all of you, may your nucleotides be merry and bright!
So to them and to all of you, may your nucleotides be merry and bright!
April 25, 2025 at 5:51 PM
From our family to yours we wish you the most joyous of DNA days. During this special time of the season, we pay homage to the wonderful 🇨🇦 genome enterprise, especially because this is our 25th Anniversary.
So to them and to all of you, may your nucleotides be merry and bright!
So to them and to all of you, may your nucleotides be merry and bright!
🚨Genome Prairie job update:
Looking to gain hands-on experience advancing high-quality genomics research projects? Genome Prairie is now taking apps for this a new Project Development Assistant.
NOTE: The application deadline has been extended to April 16!
Deets here: genomeprairie.ca/careers/
Looking to gain hands-on experience advancing high-quality genomics research projects? Genome Prairie is now taking apps for this a new Project Development Assistant.
NOTE: The application deadline has been extended to April 16!
Deets here: genomeprairie.ca/careers/
April 9, 2025 at 8:38 PM
🚨Genome Prairie job update:
Looking to gain hands-on experience advancing high-quality genomics research projects? Genome Prairie is now taking apps for this a new Project Development Assistant.
NOTE: The application deadline has been extended to April 16!
Deets here: genomeprairie.ca/careers/
Looking to gain hands-on experience advancing high-quality genomics research projects? Genome Prairie is now taking apps for this a new Project Development Assistant.
NOTE: The application deadline has been extended to April 16!
Deets here: genomeprairie.ca/careers/
💥Deadline for application for this most excellent position is today, 4:30 p.m. CST! 👇
🚨Genome Prairie job opportunity alert:
Research Data Analyst: Passionate about research, strategic planning, and uncovering actionable insights? Join our team and contribute directly to the development of our new Strategic Plan. Application deadline 04/04/25. Details here: genomeprairie.ca/careers/
Research Data Analyst: Passionate about research, strategic planning, and uncovering actionable insights? Join our team and contribute directly to the development of our new Strategic Plan. Application deadline 04/04/25. Details here: genomeprairie.ca/careers/
April 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
💥Deadline for application for this most excellent position is today, 4:30 p.m. CST! 👇
Genome Prairie is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Oyewole Oyebanji, as its new Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Oyewole takes over from Mr. Pat Pitka, who announced his retirement earlier this year.
Congrats to Oyewole and Pat!!
Details here: genomeprairie.ca/genome-prair...
Congrats to Oyewole and Pat!!
Details here: genomeprairie.ca/genome-prair...
April 2, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Genome Prairie is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Oyewole Oyebanji, as its new Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Oyewole takes over from Mr. Pat Pitka, who announced his retirement earlier this year.
Congrats to Oyewole and Pat!!
Details here: genomeprairie.ca/genome-prair...
Congrats to Oyewole and Pat!!
Details here: genomeprairie.ca/genome-prair...
With a mix of sadness and celebration, today we're announcing the retirement of Patrick Pitka as Genome Prairie's CFO. Pat joined us in 2006 - his leadership was invaluable in our success.
To Pat, one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet, we wish you and Karen the best in your golden years.
To Pat, one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet, we wish you and Karen the best in your golden years.
April 2, 2025 at 5:14 PM
With a mix of sadness and celebration, today we're announcing the retirement of Patrick Pitka as Genome Prairie's CFO. Pat joined us in 2006 - his leadership was invaluable in our success.
To Pat, one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet, we wish you and Karen the best in your golden years.
To Pat, one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet, we wish you and Karen the best in your golden years.
Congratulations to all including the five amazing scholars at the @umanitoba for being named among the most powerful women in Canada. We're proud of our strong relationship with U of M, and applaud the continuing growth of female leaders across 🇨🇦
universityaffairs.ca/news/five-um...
universityaffairs.ca/news/five-um...
Five UM scholars named among Canada’s Most Powerful Women - University Affairs
‘I like to think that a powerful woman is one who has the wherewithal to bring out the best in those she leads, mentors, and serves.’
universityaffairs.ca
April 2, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Congratulations to all including the five amazing scholars at the @umanitoba for being named among the most powerful women in Canada. We're proud of our strong relationship with U of M, and applaud the continuing growth of female leaders across 🇨🇦
universityaffairs.ca/news/five-um...
universityaffairs.ca/news/five-um...
🚨Genome Prairie job opportunity alert:
Looking to gain hands-on experience advancing high-quality genomics and other 'omics research projects? We've got a job for you! Genome Prairie is now taking apps for this exciting (and fulfilling!) summer term position: Deets here: genomeprairie.ca/careers/
Looking to gain hands-on experience advancing high-quality genomics and other 'omics research projects? We've got a job for you! Genome Prairie is now taking apps for this exciting (and fulfilling!) summer term position: Deets here: genomeprairie.ca/careers/
March 31, 2025 at 8:37 PM
🚨Genome Prairie job opportunity alert:
Looking to gain hands-on experience advancing high-quality genomics and other 'omics research projects? We've got a job for you! Genome Prairie is now taking apps for this exciting (and fulfilling!) summer term position: Deets here: genomeprairie.ca/careers/
Looking to gain hands-on experience advancing high-quality genomics and other 'omics research projects? We've got a job for you! Genome Prairie is now taking apps for this exciting (and fulfilling!) summer term position: Deets here: genomeprairie.ca/careers/
Congratulations to Mr. Rafferty and the entire Ontario Genomics team, and very best wishes to Mr. Stephen Cummings for his great leadership transitioning executive leadership over the past year!
Ontario Genomics is pleased to announce the appointment of John M. Rafferty as its new President & Chief Executive Officer, effective March 31, 2025.
You can learn more about John and other OG updates here: www.ontariogenomics.ca/john-m-raffe...
You can learn more about John and other OG updates here: www.ontariogenomics.ca/john-m-raffe...
John M. Rafferty joins Ontario Genomics as new President & CEO - Ontario Genomics
Ontario Genomics is pleased to announce the appointment of John M. Rafferty as its new President & Chief Executive Officer, effective March 31, 2025. A visionary and dynamic leader with 25 years of ex...
www.ontariogenomics.ca
March 27, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Congratulations to Mr. Rafferty and the entire Ontario Genomics team, and very best wishes to Mr. Stephen Cummings for his great leadership transitioning executive leadership over the past year!
🚨Genome Prairie job opportunity alert:
Research Data Analyst: Passionate about research, strategic planning, and uncovering actionable insights? Join our team and contribute directly to the development of our new Strategic Plan. Application deadline 04/04/25. Details here: genomeprairie.ca/careers/
Research Data Analyst: Passionate about research, strategic planning, and uncovering actionable insights? Join our team and contribute directly to the development of our new Strategic Plan. Application deadline 04/04/25. Details here: genomeprairie.ca/careers/
March 20, 2025 at 5:28 PM
🚨Genome Prairie job opportunity alert:
Research Data Analyst: Passionate about research, strategic planning, and uncovering actionable insights? Join our team and contribute directly to the development of our new Strategic Plan. Application deadline 04/04/25. Details here: genomeprairie.ca/careers/
Research Data Analyst: Passionate about research, strategic planning, and uncovering actionable insights? Join our team and contribute directly to the development of our new Strategic Plan. Application deadline 04/04/25. Details here: genomeprairie.ca/careers/
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It’s a full room at the launch of our Food Innovation in Canada Report!
This report highlights the $18.8 billion opportunity in precision fermentation and cultivated foods for Canada.
Read the report now: www.ontariogenomics.ca/food-innovat...
This report highlights the $18.8 billion opportunity in precision fermentation and cultivated foods for Canada.
Read the report now: www.ontariogenomics.ca/food-innovat...
March 19, 2025 at 2:51 PM
It’s a full room at the launch of our Food Innovation in Canada Report!
This report highlights the $18.8 billion opportunity in precision fermentation and cultivated foods for Canada.
Read the report now: www.ontariogenomics.ca/food-innovat...
This report highlights the $18.8 billion opportunity in precision fermentation and cultivated foods for Canada.
Read the report now: www.ontariogenomics.ca/food-innovat...
Attention all MSc/PhD students in cancer /microbiology /microbiome /sustainability research: Qiagen is now taking applications for 2025 Young Scientist Research Grant - up to $15,000 (USD) individual grant supports. Find out more here:
www.qiagen.com/de-us/applic...
www.qiagen.com/de-us/applic...
young-scientist-grant
We’re offering five grants worth $15k to MSc or PhD students studying cancer, microbiome/microbiology or sustainability. Apply now.
www.qiagen.com
March 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Attention all MSc/PhD students in cancer /microbiology /microbiome /sustainability research: Qiagen is now taking applications for 2025 Young Scientist Research Grant - up to $15,000 (USD) individual grant supports. Find out more here:
www.qiagen.com/de-us/applic...
www.qiagen.com/de-us/applic...
🧬PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT📣
Genome Prairie is proud to announce PrairieGen, a $7.2M @GenomeCanada
supported Precision Health genomics project that will transform healthcare efficiency, effectiveness and data on the Prairies and across🇨🇦
Find out more here:
genomeprairie.ca/genome-prair...
Genome Prairie is proud to announce PrairieGen, a $7.2M @GenomeCanada
supported Precision Health genomics project that will transform healthcare efficiency, effectiveness and data on the Prairies and across🇨🇦
Find out more here:
genomeprairie.ca/genome-prair...
March 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM
🧬PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT📣
Genome Prairie is proud to announce PrairieGen, a $7.2M @GenomeCanada
supported Precision Health genomics project that will transform healthcare efficiency, effectiveness and data on the Prairies and across🇨🇦
Find out more here:
genomeprairie.ca/genome-prair...
Genome Prairie is proud to announce PrairieGen, a $7.2M @GenomeCanada
supported Precision Health genomics project that will transform healthcare efficiency, effectiveness and data on the Prairies and across🇨🇦
Find out more here:
genomeprairie.ca/genome-prair...
Genome Prairie and Genome Canada are pleased to announce the $81M Canadian Precision Health Initiative. This initiative will transform the Canadian genomics landscape, healthcare and patient outcomes, while boosting commercialization nationwide.
Details here:
genomeprairie.ca/gp_gc_precis...
Details here:
genomeprairie.ca/gp_gc_precis...
March 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Genome Prairie and Genome Canada are pleased to announce the $81M Canadian Precision Health Initiative. This initiative will transform the Canadian genomics landscape, healthcare and patient outcomes, while boosting commercialization nationwide.
Details here:
genomeprairie.ca/gp_gc_precis...
Details here:
genomeprairie.ca/gp_gc_precis...