University of Ottawa
Space Travel Shifts White Blood Cell Expression in Transcriptomic Study
Researchers saw immune-related gene expression changes in astronauts on the International Space Station, along with shifts to baseline in the weeks after their return to Earth.
Genome Canada, Partners Award $42.6M in Genomics, Informatics Research Funding
The money is being provided under three Genome Canada funding competitions in partnership with the Canadian federal government and other groups.
Breast, Lung Cancer Genetics Highlight Mutations Linked to Drug Response, Prognosis
New tumor profiling papers stemming from prior clinical trials led to informative mutations in early-stage, ER+/HER2- breast cancer and lung squamous cell carcinoma.
Ontario Institute for Cancer Research Launches Translational Research Programs
The initiatives are being funded with C$24 million over two years and will focus on acute leukemia, immuno-oncology, and brain, ovarian, and pancreatic cancer.
Genome Canada, Partners Commit C$19M to Genomic Research Projects
The researchers will use genomics to address challenges facing Canada's forestry, healthcare, agricultural, and aquacultural industries.