In partnership with Genome Canada, Industry Canada and the Province of Alberta, Genome Alberta was established in the fall of 2005 to focus on genomics as one of the central components of the Life Sciences Initiative in Alberta, and to help position the Initiative as a core research effort similar to that developed for the provincial energy and information technology sectors.
Within the next five years, Genome Alberta will be the leading source of information and administration related to genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics and bioethics research in Alberta. We are dedicated to informing students, researchers, research organizations, our partners, and the public regarding opportunities and challenges in genomics and proteomics, and in encouraging the development of a vibrant and vigorous Life Sciences research industry for the benefit of all Albertans.
The opportunities arising from our genomics research and development activities will be communicated to high school, undergraduate and graduate students who are currently making career choices and who will be the future generations leading our evolving society when the applications and rewards of Life Sciences research become increasingly apparent.
Genome Alberta will support our internationally acclaimed researchers who are engaged in world-class programs of investigation, exploration and discovery. We will provide them with the most sophisticated technologies to enable advances in fundamental genomics and proteomics in strategic priority areas.
The discoveries and inventions arising from Genome Alberta research programs will be developed in partnership with provincial educational and research institutions, private industry, government agencies and departments, and with regional, national and international research teams and organizations that will ultimately realize social, economic, environmental and medical benefits for all Albertans and Canadians.
As a new entity, focused on genomics research and technological advances emerging in Alberta , and in conjunction with our local, regional, national and international partners, Genome Alberta has ambitious goals. Supported by the prosperity of Alberta's economy, the high education levels of our mathematics and science students, the national and international ranking of our universities, technical schools and medical centers, and the internationally acclaimed accomplishments of our researchers and scientists, all funded by a host of institutional, industrial and government partners, Genome Alberta is confident that we will, within our 5-year mandate, help position Life Sciences research as a driving force for Alberta's future.
