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Genome Prairie
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Providing project development and management services for large-scale genomics research projects in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, Canada.
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Genome Prairie is proud to celebrate International Day of Women & Girls in Science! Our focus remains on providing greater opportunities while supporting fundamental principles of equality for current and future generations! #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience
February 11, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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Summer job alert!

Attention students! Interested in being a part of research projects? Genome Prairie is accepting applications for Programs Assistant term (May-August) in either our Saskatoon or Winnipeg offices. Find out more and apply today!

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February 10, 2026 at 9:51 PM
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Summer FT-Temporary Opportunity:

Are you a post-secondary student seeking summer work? Interested in amplifying genomics research impacts? Genome Prairie is accepting applications for Knowledge Mobilization and Digital Content Coordinator. Find out more and apply today!
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February 9, 2026 at 8:14 PM
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As part of its 25th Anniversary, Genome Prairie hosted "Celebrating Genomics in Saskatchewan" last week. Great attendance, speakers, and lifetime achievement awards presented to Dr. Andrew Potter and Dr. Valentyna Klymiuk. Thanks to Genome Canada and all who came to make it a huge success!
February 3, 2026 at 7:21 PM
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From the Genome Prairie elf team, including:

🎅Mike
🥝Lester
💹Oyewole
🧋Faye
🙋‍♀️Rebecka
🏒Tony
🧶Jelene
🎁Ifeoma
🫒Murooj
🏖️Pat and
🤙Anjolaoluwa, plus our Board Chair
⛷️Peter ..

.. we wish everyone the most joyous Holiday Season!
December 22, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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Celebrating Genomics in Saskatchewan, Genomics Awards for Excellence, PrairieDNA, PrairieGen and much more in the latest edition of PrairieOmics, Genome Prairie's Quarterly Genomics Newsletter:

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December 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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PrairieDNA: Guarding Manitoba's Freshwater Resources

Part of Genome Canada's eDNA Surveillance Initiative, find out how researchers in Manitoba are studying the province's lakes, rivers and tributaries in partnership with local indigenous communities:

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PrairieDNA: Protecting Canada's Freshwater Future - Welcome to Genome Prairie
PrairieDNA, an environmental DNA (eDNA) project, launched this year to gain a greater understanding about the health and wellbeing of Canada’s lakes and river systems, while collaborating and partneri...
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December 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Great time to connect and learn at Canola Week 2025. Genome Prairie, along with the Canadian Genomics enterprise, was a proud sponsor of this important event, which brought together leading crop researchers and industry representatives to learn and collaborate!
December 5, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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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...
October 30, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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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
October 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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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
September 25, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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📣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...
September 19, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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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:

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September 18, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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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 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
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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:

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June 26, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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🎉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:

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GENICE II Protecting Canada's Arctic Region
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June 16, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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📢 JUST ANNOUNCED: Genome Canada invests in #eDNA surveillance to safeguard health, environmental protection and Canadian industries.

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eDNA Surveillance
May 14, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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📣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:
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Genome Prairie announced today that two new projects focused on environmental DNA surveillance have been approved for $855,000 in federal funding via Genome Canada. These two projects, based out of the University of Saskatchewan, the University of Regina, and the University of Manitoba, are focused on understanding the genetic material of organisms found in the environment, including land, air and water. This information helps researchers and scientists to identify and monitor species, track biodiversity, and study ecosystems. One project, “One Health Surveillance for Antimicrobial Resistance and Emerging Pathogens by Targeted Metagenomics at Human-Livestock-Environment Interfaces” (One Health), will be based out of the University of Regina. This project aims to detect the presence of human and livestock pathogens while monitoring the presence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the environment.
May 14, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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🚨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/
April 30, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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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
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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!
April 25, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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🚨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/
April 9, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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💥Deadline for application for this most excellent position is today, 4:30 p.m. CST! 👇
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🚨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/
April 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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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...
April 2, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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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.
Here's Pat (middle) with Genome Prairie's Chair Dr. Peter Phillips (left) and Mike Cey, Genome Prairie President and CEO, celebrating Pat's long-time tenure as CFO. As part of their (our) appreciation for his 19 years of service, Pat was presented with a signed work by esteemed Saskatchewan artist Glen Scrimshaw (titled "The Prairie Lilly." Pat, we wish you and your wife Karen the most beautiful years together in retirement. Your golden years are well earned and your amazing contributions over the years greatly appreciated.
April 2, 2025 at 5:14 PM