OGI at BIO 2010
BIO 2010 - Fulfilling the promise - heal, fuel, feed the world
May 3 – 6, 2010
This year, OGI had a kiosk at the BIO convention in Chicago, US. As part of the Ontario Pavillion, OGI showcased a few leading genomics projects to highlight some of the innovative genomics research taking place in Ontario.
The four projects highlighted included:
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DNA barcoding and associated databases – to demonstrate the range of applications DNA barcoding lends itself to such as marketplace fraud detection. Click here for more information
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The Database of Genomic Variants (DGV) – to highlight one of Ontario’s world-renowned genomics resources now being used by clinicians to aid in diagnosis. Click here for more information
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Dynemo – a software application that can provide prognoses for cancer. Click here for more information
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CyTOF™ mass-cytometer – to showcase cutting-edge technology valuable for medical research and disease diagnosis. Click here for more information
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Three representatives from OGI attended and talked to delegates about the outcomes of genomics research, commercialization, and opportunities in genomics research in Ontario.
OGI also gave a pre-view to its Genomics Sector Innovation Network (G-SIN) portal that highlights Ontario’s genomics sector with the aim of bringing the worlds of academic research and the private sector together.
For more information contact Rhonda Tannenbaum, Director, Business Development on +1 416-673-6586 or rtannenbaum@OntarioGenomics.ca
