How we work
Our approach
Genome Canada’s impact-focused approach translates cutting-edge genomics research and innovation into solutions to today’s biggest challenges. Through the Canadian Genomics Enterprise—a unique investment model comprising Genome Canada and six independent regional Genome Centres—we deliver economic, health, social and environmental impact for Canada and the world.
We lead challenge-driven genomics initiatives and make other key research investments focused on areas of strategic importance for Canada where genomics can make a vital difference—mobilizing research and innovation, expertise on the intersections of genomics and society, and Canadian skills and talent.
Challenge-driven genomics
Challenge-driven genomics
Our challenge-driven initiatives connect and coordinate dedicated researchers, business leaders, policymakers and others from across sectors to tackle complex challenges with innovative genomics-based solutions.
They are supported through a flexible portfolio of programs, co-created with the Genome Centres and other key partners and users to reflect regional strengths and opportunities—ensuring direction from the communities that will benefit from our impact.
Initiative portfolios include:
- A mix of open and directed applied and discovery research initiatives
- Research that addresses the societal implications of genomics
- Partnered projects with a focus on applications and innovation
- Capacity building (e.g., technology development and deployment)
- Data generation, analysis, tools, repositories and standards
- Skills development and training
- Knowledge mobilization strategies
Charting Canada’s
genomics future
Charting Canada’s
genomics future
From our challenge-driven genomics initiatives to other key strategic research investments, we work across three broad pillars.
Research and Innovation
Genome Canada investments fuel the research and innovation pipeline—from discovery to applied research to commercialization.
- Large-scale research
- Data
- Infrastructure and capacity-building
- Translation
- International collaborations
Genomics in Society
- Supporting GE3LS research
- Informing policy
- Promoting genomics literacy
People
Inclusive capacity building, skills development and training for the people at the heart of our challenge-driven genomics initiatives—from next generation research talent, to non-specialists adopting genomics tools across sectors, to diverse communities engaged in and affected by our work—is vital to driving impact for all Canadians.
- Talent and training
- Inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) in genomics
-
Indigenous genomics leadership and engagement
