Genome Alberta

Genome Alberta is a publicly funded not-for-profit corporation that initiates, funds, and manages genomics research and partnerships. In partnership with Genome Canada, Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada, and Government of Alberta, Genome Alberta was established in 2005 to focus on genomics as one of the central components of the Life Sciences Initiative in Alberta, and to help position genomics as a core research effort.

Genome Alberta strives to be the leading source of information and administration related to genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, bioinformatics, and bioethics research in Alberta. Genome Alberta is dedicated to informing students, researchers, research organizations, our partners, and the public about opportunities and challenges in genomics and other ‘omics related technologies.