Our Research

Projects

Camelina

The Camelina project is hoping to unlock the potential of a hardy plant as a sustainable source of fish feed.

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Atlantic Medical Genetics and Genomics Initiative (AMGGI)

A unique, pan-Atlantic health project that is looking for the genetic cause of nearly 30 monogenic diseases. Its discoveries are saving lives already!

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Understanding Prokaryotic Genome Evolution and Diversity

What can bacteria tell us about life?

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Canadian Potato Genome Project

The potato is a staple of diets around the world. This project aimed to make a better, more sustainable potato.

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The Protist EST Program

What can a microbe tell us?

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Pleurogene - Flatfish genomics: enhancing commercial culture of Atlantic halibut and Senegal sole

A project designed to help the halibut and Senagal sole aquaculture industries.

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The Atlantic Genome Centre

A genomics service facility for the Atlantic region.

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The Atlantic Cod Genomics and Broodstock Development Project (CGP)

An $18.2M project that aims to help the regional cod aquaculture industry overcome some costly production issues.

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Orphan Diseases: Identifying Genes and Novel Therapeutics to Enhance Treatment

The $4.9-million, Genome Canada-funded IGNITE project (Orphan Diseases: Identifying Genes and Novel Therapeutics to Enhance Treatment) is designed to help alleviate the impacts of orphan diseases, and provide new solutions for the patients, families and caregivers of this diverse range of human diseases.

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