Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre

The Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre (GSC) @PHSAofBC is a global leader in #Genomics, #Bioinformatics & genome technology innovation. 🧬
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💫The GSC is expanding our mandate!

For more than 2 decades, the GSC has been recognized internationally as a leader in genomics, bioinformatics, and genome technology innovation – find out what else in store for us in the future.

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We were delighted to host Dr. Marco Todesco and his @UBC 4th-year students for a tour of the GSC!

Thanks to Dr. Andy Mungall and Dr. Richard Moore for leading the class through our world-class facilities, we hope to see many of these future scientists again soon!
#Genomics #STEM

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The GSC Collaborator Forum 2025 brought together BC’s genomics community for a day of inspiring talks, rapid-fire research pitches, and a celebration of collaboration and innovation.

Thank you to all speakers, sponsors & staff who made it possible!

#GSCForum2025 #Genomics

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Next up: rapid fire talks from our Sequence to Innovate competition finalists and selected abstract presentations 🧪

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Our final speaker for Session 3 is Dr. Ariel Jaimovich from Ultima Genomics, another Gold Sponsor for the GSC Collab Forum.

Many thanks to Dr. Robin Coope for chairing this session!

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Our final speaker for Session 3 is Dr. Ariel Jaimovich from Ultima Genomics, another Gold Sponsor for the GSC Collab Forum.

Many thanks to Dr. Robin Coope for chairing this session!

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Our last session of the day starts with a talk from Dr. Loren Riesberg, on "Recombination and Speciation"!

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Our last session of the day starts with a talk from Dr. Loren Riesberg, on "Recombination and Speciation"!

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Up next — our Expert Panel: “Ask the GSC” 💬

Chaired by Dr. Yussanne Ma, this interactive session invites our collaborators and guests to engage directly with GSC scientists and leaders. We're looking forward to the discussion!

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Up next — our Expert Panel: “Ask the GSC” 💬

Chaired by Dr. Yussanne Ma, this interactive session invites our collaborators and guests to engage directly with GSC scientists and leaders. We're looking forward to the discussion!

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Our final speaker for Session 2 is Mena Farag from @illumina, also our Gold Sponsor for the forum! He will be speaking on "Illumina Technology Updates: Fall 2025"

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Our final speaker for Session 2 is Mena Farag from @illumina, also our Gold Sponsor for the forum! He will be speaking on "Illumina Technology Updates: Fall 2025"

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Up next is Dr. Leonard Foster, with his talk on "Same-cell measurements of the lipidome and proteome"

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Up next is Dr. Leonard Foster, with his talk on "Same-cell measurements of the lipidome and proteome"

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Kicking off Session 2, Dr. Adi Steif takes the stage with her talk on "Universal inference of cell cycle and dormancy dynamics with Ouroboros"

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Kicking off Session 2, Dr. Adi Steif takes the stage with her talk on "Universal inference of cell cycle and dormancy dynamics with Ouroboros"

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Time for a coffee break! ☕

Don't forget to check out the GSC booths to meet our team members and grab some swag!

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Fueling up before Session 2!

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Time for a coffee break! ☕

Don't forget to check out the GSC booths to meet our team members and grab some swag!

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Our last speaker for Session 1 is Dr. Adrianne Suarez-Gonzalez from @10xGenomics, also our Gold Sponsor for the forum. She is speaking on "More impactful research with high-performance single cell at any scale"

Many thanks to Dr. Frederica Di Palma for chairing this session!

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Our last speaker for Session 1 is Dr. Adrianne Suarez-Gonzalez from @10xGenomics, also our Gold Sponsor for the forum. She is speaking on "More impactful research with high-performance single cell at any scale"

Many thanks to Dr. Frederica Di Palma for chairing this session!

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Taking the stage now, Dr. Samuel Aparicio joining us remote, and his talk "The origins and consequences of gene dosage mutations in cancer"

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Taking the stage now, Dr. Samuel Aparicio joining us remote, and his talk "The origins and consequences of gene dosage mutations in cancer"

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The first session of the GSC Collaborator Forum 2025 is underway! 🧬

We're welcoming to the stage now Dr. Marco Marra, speaking on "Single cell approaches to characterize pediatric malignancies"

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The first session of the GSC Collaborator Forum 2025 is underway! 🧬

We're welcoming to the stage now Dr. Marco Marra, speaking on "Single cell approaches to characterize pediatric malignancies"

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We're live now at the GSC Collaborator's Forum! 🎉

The event opened with inspiring remarks from Dr. Federica Di Palma and Dr. Steven Jones, setting the stage for a day of collaboration, discovery, and forward-looking science

Follow along for more updates!

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We're live now at the GSC Collaborator's Forum! 🎉

The event opened with inspiring remarks from Dr. Federica Di Palma and Dr. Steven Jones, setting the stage for a day of collaboration, discovery, and forward-looking science

Follow along for more updates!

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🏆 Gold Sponsor Spotlight – 2025 GSC Collaborator Forum

We are excited to welcome 10x Genomics and Adriana Suarez-Gonzalez, Senior Science and Technology Advisor, to the GSC Collaborator Forum, speaking on “More impactful research with high-performance single call at any scale.”