Genome Canada announced a $15.5 million investment in Canada’s new Genomics Innovation Network. The network is comprised of ten “nodes,” each receiving core operational funding from Genome Canada, with matching funds from various public and private sector partners._x000D_
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The Genomics Innovation Network is designed to allow innovation centres across Canada to collaborate and harness their collective power for the advancement of genomics research. Each node provides Canadian and international researchers with access to the leading-edge technologies required for research in genomics, metabolomics, proteomics and related areas. These nodes are also well positioned to push the boundaries in terms of developing new technologies in genomics and related sciences._x000D_
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Furthermore, the highly qualified personnel within each node will provide the Canadian research community with advice and expertise on use and selection of appropriate technologies, study design, data analysis and bioinformatics, ensuring that Canadian research remains world-class and highly competitive on a global scale._x000D_
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For more information visit: http://www.genomecanada.ca/en/about/news.aspx?i=525
