Our model

Genome Canada translates research into impact.

Through our national leadership and collaboration with the Canadian Genomics Enterprise—the pan-Canadian network of Genome Centres—and partners in the private, public, community and research sectors, we mobilize resources and diverse talent to generate solutions to today’s biggest challenges.

A leader for Canada’s genomics ecosystem

Driving Canada’s genomics revolution

Genome Canada has been driving Canada’s genomics revolution for more than 25 years, delivering impact for Canadians across sectors and enabling researchers to chart the future of health, agriculture, natural resources and environmental sustainability.

Total research investment since 2000
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Research investment in 2022-23
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Patents, licenses and inventions
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Generating solutions for Canada

Genome Canada invests in eDNA surveillance to safeguard health, environmental protection and Canadian industries

How 100,000 Genomes Can Help Re-define Health Care in Canada

What if your doctor could really see you? Not just the physical you, but the genetic you? Genetic variation causes cancer, rare disease and hereditary illness. It can be linked to drastically different outcomes for two patients diagnosed with the same disease or receiving the same treatment.

Mobilizing the power of genomics to tackle COVID-19

Learn about the historic Canadian COVID-19
Genomics Network (CanCOGeN)

Mobilizing the power of
genomics to tackle COVID-19