Thank you for using Faceboook to give a gene and learn something about the 21st century science of genomics.
Genes are those little things on your chromosomes that helps to make you who you are today. Incredible advances in science and technology has allowed us to peek inside genes to see how they work their magic and Genome Alberta wants to share some of those secrets.
Have fun and remember that between now and December 19th we will give 25 cents to the Calgary Inter-Faith Food Bank for each gene given away with the Genomics application. We've set a maximum target of 1200 genes and we hope you can help us support those who need it most at this time of year.
Welcome to Ontario Science Fair participants. Congratulations on all your hard work in the this year's fair and hope you all enjoy the experience.
In its budget for 2009 the Government of Ontario reinforced the key role of genomics research in its Innovation Agenda and provided new funding allocations for genomics research operations and infrastructure in Ontario, including: â?¢ $5 million investment in the Ontario Genomics Institute (OGI) in support of its role as â??an important partner in fostering genomics research in Ontario;â?? â?¢ $100 million for research operations, to be administered through the Ministry of Research and Innovation (MRI) Ontario Research Fund (ORF), for â??research performed in the biomedical field, focusing on genomics and gene-related research;â?? and â?¢ $300 million for research infrastructure, also to be administered through the ORF, inclusive of but not limited to life sciences (including genomics). In his budget speech, Minister of Finance Dwight Duncan spoke of the importance of continued support of Ontarioâ??s Innovation Agenda, stating: â??Innovation is the key to unlocking tomorrowâ??s jobs. To build research infrastructure, support life science research, green technologies applied research and genomics research, we will invest more than $700 million.â??
The website for the Age of Personalized Genomics Conference is up at www.genomealberta.ca/APG. This conference will be of interest to researchers, social scientists, bioethicists, consumers, and health care officials. The ethical, legal, and social challenges facing the field of personalized genomics will be addressed by some of the world's best experts. And who can resist a conference in the Rocky Mountains in the Fall !
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