🧬 Happy #DNADay ! Today we celebrate the incredible milestones of the Human Genome Project completion in 2003 and the discovery of the double helix in 1953. Let's continue to explore and appreciate the wonders of genetics and genomics! 🌍 #Genomics genome.gov/dna-day

Today marks an important day in medical history – the discovery of the FOP gene, ACVR1. Let's honour this milestone by supporting the #IFOPA in their efforts to advance research and care. #FOPAwarenessDay 🌍💚

The new budget introduces the biggest boost in PhD and postdoc pay in 20 years. A monumental step forward in retaining top talent and enhancing our global research competitiveness. #ScienceFunding #CanadaResearch nature.com/articles/d4158…

New insights from the phase 2b trial of losmapimod for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy are in! Although primary endpoints in gene expression weren't met, potential improvements in muscle structure and function. On to phase 3 - The Lancet Neurology thelancet.com/journals/laneu…

Last week's escape to Jasper was nothing short of a winter fairy tale. 🌨️🏔️ Snow-laden trails, wildlife encounters, and the frozen whispers of Patricia Lake. The Rockies never disappoint! 🏔️ #NatureLovers #JasperTravel

Today is International Pompe Day! Let's raise awareness about this rare genetic disorder and the importance of research in developing effective treatments. 🧬 #PompeDay #RareDiseases

🚨 Exciting Opportunity! Join our team at the University of Alberta as a Postdoctoral Fellow! We're seeking innovative thinkers to explore treatments for muscular dystrophy & rare diseases using advanced techniques like CRISPR & ASOs. Please RT! jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDe…

Thrilled to announce that our student, Sarah Hay, has been awarded the Women & Children's Health Research Institute Summer Studentship, focusing on innovative treatments for children with Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva ( #FOP ). Thanks to #SCHF for the support! wchri.org/members-and-tr…

Looking for an enthusiastic Research Associate with
🍥PhD/PDF in *Cell Immunology* (NOT MICROBIOLOGY!)
📜>5 yr experience in 🐁 models and cytometry or bioinformatics 🧬

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Catch the highlights of our winning pitch here! 🎥! youtube.com/live/WTt9PPp6n…

A huge shoutout to Startup TNT for an unforgettable finale! Honored to be among such innovative companies like Connect X and BetterCart Analytics. Let's keep driving forward with groundbreaking solutions in our respective fields! #Innovation #LifeSciences #OligomicsTx 🌟

If you didn't make it out to one of our Finale Night events yesterday & missed the big news - please help us in congratulating:

Life Sciences Winner - OligomicsTx
Cleantech Winner - Connect X
Agri-Food Winner - BetterCart Analytics

More moments from Thursday's Startup TNT Summit Finale! Such an energizing evening filled with innovation and collaboration. #OligomicsTx 's win is a step forward in our journey to develop RNA-targeting therapies. Thank you to all the investors and everyone who has supported us!

Thank you, Marie! Your long-time support means a lot to us. Here's to making strides together! 🌟

So exciting!

Honored to share our latest review on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy's promising early-stage clinical trials. Grateful for the spotlight by Janice Kung.