Providing project development and management services for large-scale genomics research projects in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, Canada.https://bsky.app/profile/genomeprairie.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/genomeprairie.bsky.social/post/3mpovc4nhys2cA great gathering in Winnipeg at the first-ever Engaging Genomics in Manitoba Symposium. More than 150 registrants, 13 presentations, 2 panels, 1 keynote, research posters, and countless connections. Thanks to partners @Research_MB and event sponsors @illumina @PacBio and @TwistBioscience02 Jul 2026 20:40 +0000at://did:plc:jmlb3iljvntdigyiwfh2tjix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpovc4nhys2chttps://bsky.app/profile/genomeprairie.bsky.social/post/3mnklzpbwb22hNEW national funding opportunity: Genome Prairie and Genome Canada’s mission-driven $50M natural resources research initiative will lay transformational foundations for Canada's natural resources systems and biodiversity management. Learn more here: https://genomeprairie.ca/nri_program_launched_040626/05 Jun 2026 16:53 +0000at://did:plc:jmlb3iljvntdigyiwfh2tjix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnklzpbwb22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/genomeprairie.bsky.social/post/3mndjksfu7k2hGenomics Funding Announcement: Genome Prairie is pleased to announce it is now accepting applications for the 2027 GenTrac Commercialization Initiative (Round 2). Details, including qualifications, funding amounts and application deadlines, can be found here: genomeprairie.ca/funding/02 Jun 2026 21:20 +0000at://did:plc:jmlb3iljvntdigyiwfh2tjix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mndjksfu7k2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/genomeprairie.bsky.social/post/3mmwjw7eayc2vAttention, Manitoba 📣 Genome Prairie is accepting nominations for Genomics Awards for Emerging Researcher and Lifetime Achievement. Do you know of someone in Manitoba deserving of recognition for contributions to genomics? Nominate them today by clicking on the link below: t.co/BlXnY6zXtR28 May 2026 17:22 +0000at://did:plc:jmlb3iljvntdigyiwfh2tjix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmwjw7eayc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/genomeprairie.bsky.social/post/3mjww3mpzqc2nAn article published in today's edition of The Guardian profiles the outstanding research conducted by the Genome Prairie-administered GENICE II project in Churchill, Manitoba. Kudos to the GENICE II team, led by Dr. Eric Collins from @umanitobapress.bsky.social https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/20/microbes-chemicals-fire-race-discover-new-contain-arctic-oil-spills?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other20 Apr 2026 16:44 +0000at://did:plc:jmlb3iljvntdigyiwfh2tjix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjww3mpzqc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/genomeprairie.bsky.social/post/3mjhpqx27es2g🚀New funding opportunity: Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) $90M - 4 cycles. Genome Prairie and Genome Canada is proud to support the commercialization and adoption of genomics through GAPP. Click below to learn more and apply today! https://genomeprairie.ca/gapp_2026_funding_opportunity/14 Apr 2026 15:41 +0000at://did:plc:jmlb3iljvntdigyiwfh2tjix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhpqx27es2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/genomeprairie.bsky.social/post/3mi34agu6xs2nThe world is full of threats, many being invisible to the eye. Now, prairie researchers are applying eDNA techniques to understand how germs spread between humans, animals, and the environment. Find out more about the Genome Prairie eDNA Surveillance project here: https://genomeprairie.ca/tracking-invisible-threats-how-environmental-dna-could-transform-disease-surveillance-on-the-prairies/27 Mar 2026 21:54 +0000at://did:plc:jmlb3iljvntdigyiwfh2tjix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi34agu6xs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/genomeprairie.bsky.social/post/3mhsx56eupc2bGenome Prairie is proud to announce 3 new genomics-driven projects via GenTrac, our regional commercialization initiative. Congratulations to the successful applicants, White Otter Biotech, OncoForma Biotechnologies and Tuberosum Technologies. Project and funding details here: shorturl.at/k2yWG24 Mar 2026 16:02 +0000at://did:plc:jmlb3iljvntdigyiwfh2tjix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhsx56eupc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/genomeprairie.bsky.social/post/3mhdvcgbav22p📢National Commercialization Announcement👇 Government of Canada, Genome Canada and regional centres unveil $20M commercialization supports to drive innovation and enhance Canada's bioeconomy. Together, Canada is leading the way in advancing research. More here: https://genomeprairie.ca/gapp_2026_announced/18 Mar 2026 16:19 +0000at://did:plc:jmlb3iljvntdigyiwfh2tjix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhdvcgbav22phttps://bsky.app/profile/genomeprairie.bsky.social/post/3mgndpmtdts2u📢Funding opportunity DEADLINE: Application dates for Genome Prairie's HARVEST ag-tech innovation fund are fast approaching. The intake deadline is Wednesday, March 18, 4:30 p.m. CST. Up to $750k in support. Canadian-based enterprises are encouraged to apply. More info here: shorturl.at/DzVGB09 Mar 2026 17:06 +0000at://did:plc:jmlb3iljvntdigyiwfh2tjix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgndpmtdts2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/genomeprairie.bsky.social/post/3mgfuoreqkc2pFinal day at the Braiding Knowledge Canada Gathering @ Wanuskewin in Saskatoon. Genome Prairie is proud to be at this event, which brings together Indigenous and Western knowledge systems in a shared space of learning, reflection, and connection.06 Mar 2026 17:48 +0000at://did:plc:jmlb3iljvntdigyiwfh2tjix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgfuoreqkc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/genomeprairie.bsky.social/post/3mfuk4dztok2cWith great regret and deepest sympathies to his family, friends and close associates, Genome Prairie is saddened to announce the passing of the remarkable Dr. Pete (Prabhat) Desai, former and founding Chair of Genome Prairie. More information here: https://genomeprairie.ca/pete_desai_1944-2025/27 Feb 2026 20:24 +0000at://did:plc:jmlb3iljvntdigyiwfh2tjix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfuk4dztok2chttps://bsky.app/profile/genomeprairie.bsky.social/post/3mfrld6p7xs2cThose interested in applying for the recently announced Agri-tech funding opportunity, HARVEST, are encouraged to attend an upcoming (free) information session from 1:30-2:30 p.m., Monday, March 2nd. To register, click on the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZWaeEuwYQnixksC4ScFuTA#/registration26 Feb 2026 16:07 +0000at://did:plc:jmlb3iljvntdigyiwfh2tjix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfrld6p7xs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/genomeprairie.bsky.social/post/3mfk54bkups2o📢Funding opportunity: Calling agricultural cleantech companies! Genome Prairie is excited to announce HARVEST, a new business accelerator initiative investing in Canadian companies scaling biotechnologies to strengthen our food economy. More info here: genomeprairie.ca/funding/23 Feb 2026 17:04 +0000at://did:plc:jmlb3iljvntdigyiwfh2tjix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfk54bkups2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/genomeprairie.bsky.social/post/3mem6jfjk222fGenome 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! #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience11 Feb 2026 19:10 +0000at://did:plc:jmlb3iljvntdigyiwfh2tjix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mem6jfjk222fhttps://bsky.app/profile/genomeprairie.bsky.social/post/3mejx23ign22aSummer 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! genomeprairie.ca/careers/10 Feb 2026 21:50 +0000at://did:plc:jmlb3iljvntdigyiwfh2tjix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mejx23ign22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/genomeprairie.bsky.social/post/3mehb7cjpdc2aSummer 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! genomeprairie.ca/careers/09 Feb 2026 20:14 +0000at://did:plc:jmlb3iljvntdigyiwfh2tjix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mehb7cjpdc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/genomeprairie.bsky.social/post/3mdy3gsghzs2uAs 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!03 Feb 2026 19:21 +0000at://did:plc:jmlb3iljvntdigyiwfh2tjix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdy3gsghzs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/genomeprairie.bsky.social/post/3mam26w4qac2zFrom 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!22 Dec 2025 20:11 +0000at://did:plc:jmlb3iljvntdigyiwfh2tjix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mam26w4qac2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/genomeprairie.bsky.social/post/3malvk7d4jc2zCelebrating Genomics in Saskatchewan, Genomics Awards for Excellence, PrairieDNA, PrairieGen and much more in the latest edition of PrairieOmics, Genome Prairie's Quarterly Genomics Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/genomeprairie/prairieomics-genome-prairies-quarterly-newletter-fall-edition-1104510922 Dec 2025 18:48 +0000at://did:plc:jmlb3iljvntdigyiwfh2tjix/app.bsky.feed.post/3malvk7d4jc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/genomeprairie.bsky.social/post/3mae4i4fihk2fPrairieDNA: 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: https://genomeprairie.ca/prairiedna_project/19 Dec 2025 16:31 +0000at://did:plc:jmlb3iljvntdigyiwfh2tjix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mae4i4fihk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/genomeprairie.bsky.social/post/3m7be7gh6lc2wGreat 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!05 Dec 2025 20:46 +0000at://did:plc:jmlb3iljvntdigyiwfh2tjix/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7be7gh6lc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/genomeprairie.bsky.social/post/3m4gbnz7x422bPrairieGen: 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: https://genomeprairie.ca/prairiegen-feature_article102925/30 Oct 2025 15:28 +0000at://did:plc:jmlb3iljvntdigyiwfh2tjix/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4gbnz7x422bhttps://bsky.app/profile/genomeprairie.bsky.social/post/3m2mheyeao22vAnnouncement:📣 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/7bp4z9av07 Oct 2025 15:36 +0000at://did:plc:jmlb3iljvntdigyiwfh2tjix/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2mheyeao22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/genomeprairie.bsky.social/post/3lzob24sh6s2aCongratulations 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.org25 Sep 2025 15:23 +0000at://did:plc:jmlb3iljvntdigyiwfh2tjix/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzob24sh6s2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/genomeprairie.bsky.social/post/3lz7cujfg6c2r📣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: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gentrac-information-session-tickets-1665450239499?aff=oddtdtcreator19 Sep 2025 16:46 +0000at://did:plc:jmlb3iljvntdigyiwfh2tjix/app.bsky.feed.post/3lz7cujfg6c2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/genomeprairie.bsky.social/post/3lz5druidsc2rNEWS: 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: https://genomeprairie.ca/boersch-cleary_appointment/18 Sep 2025 21:57 +0000at://did:plc:jmlb3iljvntdigyiwfh2tjix/app.bsky.feed.post/3lz5druidsc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/genomeprairie.bsky.social/post/3lyxp3eqcps2sProgram 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: https://genomeprairie.ca/gentrac_initiative_launched/16 Sep 2025 16:03 +0000at://did:plc:jmlb3iljvntdigyiwfh2tjix/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyxp3eqcps2shttps://bsky.app/profile/genomeprairie.bsky.social/post/3lsjgofqkxk2q📣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: https://genomeprairie.ca/gapp_2025_initiative/26 Jun 2025 15:24 +0000at://did:plc:jmlb3iljvntdigyiwfh2tjix/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsjgofqkxk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/genomeprairie.bsky.social/post/3lrqqmbzo422q🎉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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOWCggU7S0M16 Jun 2025 19:45 +0000at://did:plc:jmlb3iljvntdigyiwfh2tjix/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrqqmbzo422q