Genome BC is a not-for-profit organization supporting world-class genomics research and innovation to grow globally competitive life sciences sectors and deliver sustainable benefits for British Columbia, Canada and beyond. The organization’s initiatives are improving the lives of British Columbians by advancing health care in addition to addressing environmental and natural resource challenges. In addition to scientific programming, Genome BC works to integrate genomics into society by supporting responsible research and innovation and foster an understanding and appreciation of the life sciences among educators, students and the public.
Awards
2015
Recipient
David VocadloAward type
British Columbia Alzheimer’s Research Award
Project title
Preclinical development of a disease modifying small molecule therapy for Alzheimer disease
Recipient
James JohnsonAward type
British Columbia Alzheimer’s Research Award
Project title
Locally produced brain insulin in memory and Alzheimer’s disease: A multi-disciplinary approach to a key question
Recipient
Christian NausAward type
British Columbia Alzheimer’s Research Award
Project title
Validation of connexins and pannexins as a target for Alzheimer’s disease
Recipient
Faisal BegAward type
British Columbia Alzheimer’s Research Award
Project title
Novel retinal biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease
2013
Recipient
Neil CashmanAward type
British Columbia Alzheimer’s Research Award
Project title
Targeting amyloid propagation in Alzheimer disease: Structures, immunology and extracellular vesicle topology