Rob Annan
@robannan.bsky.social
Genomics, science, policy, hockey, books, canoeing, food and wine. Canadian.
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Ottawa! Next week! 👇
This is a critical time. A knowledge crisis. How did we get here & what can we do?
How to Escape the Fake: Making Good Policy in the Age of Misinformation : irpp.org/irpp-event/f... via @irpp.org @cmadocs.bsky.social
Hope to see there!
This is a critical time. A knowledge crisis. How did we get here & what can we do?
How to Escape the Fake: Making Good Policy in the Age of Misinformation : irpp.org/irpp-event/f... via @irpp.org @cmadocs.bsky.social
Hope to see there!
How to Escape the Fake: Making Good Policy in the Age of Misinformation - IRPP
Join us for an evening of dialogue and networking with Canada’s dynamic public policy community. This year’s IRPP fall lecture will feature Canadian author and scholar Timothy Caulfield, one of Nort...
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November 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Ottawa! Next week! 👇
This is a critical time. A knowledge crisis. How did we get here & what can we do?
How to Escape the Fake: Making Good Policy in the Age of Misinformation : irpp.org/irpp-event/f... via @irpp.org @cmadocs.bsky.social
Hope to see there!
This is a critical time. A knowledge crisis. How did we get here & what can we do?
How to Escape the Fake: Making Good Policy in the Age of Misinformation : irpp.org/irpp-event/f... via @irpp.org @cmadocs.bsky.social
Hope to see there!
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United against #MSX - joining forces to fight a deadly oyster disease bit.ly/3HiTbZc @genomeatlantic.bsky.social @genomecanada.ca @rodberesford70 @ednatecinc #MalletOysters @PEIAquaculture #PEIShellfishAssn @PotlotekFirstNation
August 11, 2025 at 1:06 PM
United against #MSX - joining forces to fight a deadly oyster disease bit.ly/3HiTbZc @genomeatlantic.bsky.social @genomecanada.ca @rodberesford70 @ednatecinc #MalletOysters @PEIAquaculture #PEIShellfishAssn @PotlotekFirstNation
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🇨🇦 (3/3) ❄️ 🧬 🔬 Thanks to our funders @genomebc.bsky.social, we’re revealing hidden Arctic biodiversity through cutting-edge genomics. From icy coasts to tundra blooms, every genome tells a story worth protecting. ❄️🧬
June 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
🇨🇦 (3/3) ❄️ 🧬 🔬 Thanks to our funders @genomebc.bsky.social, we’re revealing hidden Arctic biodiversity through cutting-edge genomics. From icy coasts to tundra blooms, every genome tells a story worth protecting. ❄️🧬
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🇨🇦 (2/3) ❄️ 🧬 There’s so much to learn from Arctic plants — their unique adaptations, like flexible membranes and cryoprotective compounds, help them survive extreme freeze–thaw cycles and could inspire future innovations in medicine and biotechnology. ❄️🧬
#ArcticPlants #Adaptation #Cryoprotection
#ArcticPlants #Adaptation #Cryoprotection
June 24, 2025 at 7:55 PM
🇨🇦 (2/3) ❄️ 🧬 There’s so much to learn from Arctic plants — their unique adaptations, like flexible membranes and cryoprotective compounds, help them survive extreme freeze–thaw cycles and could inspire future innovations in medicine and biotechnology. ❄️🧬
#ArcticPlants #Adaptation #Cryoprotection
#ArcticPlants #Adaptation #Cryoprotection
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🇨🇦 (1/3) ❄️ Why genome sequence the Arctic? To safeguard biodiversity.
🧬 Canada understands the critical importance of Arctic biodiversity—and thanks to the support of our outstanding funders, we're already sequencing some of the most difficult-to-access species from these fragile northern ecosystems.
🧬 Canada understands the critical importance of Arctic biodiversity—and thanks to the support of our outstanding funders, we're already sequencing some of the most difficult-to-access species from these fragile northern ecosystems.
June 24, 2025 at 7:48 PM
🇨🇦 (1/3) ❄️ Why genome sequence the Arctic? To safeguard biodiversity.
🧬 Canada understands the critical importance of Arctic biodiversity—and thanks to the support of our outstanding funders, we're already sequencing some of the most difficult-to-access species from these fragile northern ecosystems.
🧬 Canada understands the critical importance of Arctic biodiversity—and thanks to the support of our outstanding funders, we're already sequencing some of the most difficult-to-access species from these fragile northern ecosystems.
Improving Arctic food security through DNA science and respectful collaboration with Indigenous Peoples
Improving Arctic food security through DNA science and respectful collaboration with Indigenous Peoples
Using fast-evolving DNA-based techniques requires awareness, community buy-in, and, most importantly, trust and respect to tackle urgent challenges in the Arctic.
theconversation.com
May 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM
It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Dr. Henry Friesen this week. Dr. Friesen was a giant of Canadian biomedical research - a trailblazing scientist, he had a vision and passion for Canadian science that left an indelible mark.
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In memory of Dr. Henry Friesen, founding Board Chair of Genome Canada - GenomeCanada
It is with profound sadness that Genome Canada acknowledges the passing of Dr. Henry Friesen, our esteemed founding Board Chair and one of the key drivers in Genome Canada’s creation.
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May 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM
It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Dr. Henry Friesen this week. Dr. Friesen was a giant of Canadian biomedical research - a trailblazing scientist, he had a vision and passion for Canadian science that left an indelible mark.
genomecanada.ca/in-memory-of...
@genomecanada.ca
genomecanada.ca/in-memory-of...
@genomecanada.ca
Happy #DNADay to all who celebrate! (pro tip - you've got DNA, you're part of the club). Very proud to be celebrating Genome Canada's 25th anniversary this year - we've accomplished a lot, but we're just getting started...
Happy #DNADay! 🧬 It’s a special one as we celebrate our 25th anniversary alongside the six regional Genome Centres.
Learn how genomics is transforming lives across Canada every day. bit.ly/4jGkKJs
#GenomicsEveryDay
Learn how genomics is transforming lives across Canada every day. bit.ly/4jGkKJs
#GenomicsEveryDay
Driving Canada’s genomics revolution
The Canadian Genomics Enterprise has been driving Canada’s genomics revolution for more than 25 years, delivering impact for Canadians across sectors and enabling researchers to chart the future of health, agriculture, natural resources and environmental sustainability.
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April 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Happy #DNADay to all who celebrate! (pro tip - you've got DNA, you're part of the club). Very proud to be celebrating Genome Canada's 25th anniversary this year - we've accomplished a lot, but we're just getting started...
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Happy Earth Day from the Canadian BioGenome Project! Our power, our planet. We are happy to know that these genomes are helping advance research aimed at preserving our awesome Canadian biodiversity.
April 22, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Happy Earth Day from the Canadian BioGenome Project! Our power, our planet. We are happy to know that these genomes are helping advance research aimed at preserving our awesome Canadian biodiversity.
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Is my genetic data at risk? While not zero risk I think so, but I have taken some extra steps.
And I delve into the creepy. First with humanoid #robots and then ask would you really want to remember being a baby?
These stories and more in my latest newsletter.
#genomics
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And I delve into the creepy. First with humanoid #robots and then ask would you really want to remember being a baby?
These stories and more in my latest newsletter.
#genomics
www.mediamargins.ca/...
1 Week, 7 Stories #68
Fish sticks, SCIFs, and new humanoids on the block
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March 30, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Is my genetic data at risk? While not zero risk I think so, but I have taken some extra steps.
And I delve into the creepy. First with humanoid #robots and then ask would you really want to remember being a baby?
These stories and more in my latest newsletter.
#genomics
www.mediamargins.ca/...
And I delve into the creepy. First with humanoid #robots and then ask would you really want to remember being a baby?
These stories and more in my latest newsletter.
#genomics
www.mediamargins.ca/...
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If I knew nothing about Canada except the promises from the three parties, I'd conclude that the federal government must have a large budget surplus and no pressing need to invest in productivity, infrastructure, or defense.
March 26, 2025 at 3:31 PM
If I knew nothing about Canada except the promises from the three parties, I'd conclude that the federal government must have a large budget surplus and no pressing need to invest in productivity, infrastructure, or defense.
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Happy birthday to Canadian medical researcher & #biochemist Maud Menten (1879-1960). 🧪🐡👩🏼🔬 #histscj Not only was she an author of Michaelis-Menten equation for enzyme kinetics, she invented the azo-dye coupling for alkaline phosphatase, 1st example of enzyme histochemistry, still used in imaging of 🧵
March 20, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Happy birthday to Canadian medical researcher & #biochemist Maud Menten (1879-1960). 🧪🐡👩🏼🔬 #histscj Not only was she an author of Michaelis-Menten equation for enzyme kinetics, she invented the azo-dye coupling for alkaline phosphatase, 1st example of enzyme histochemistry, still used in imaging of 🧵
Congratulations, @mmarra0630.bsky.social on this well-deserved recognition. Marco has been a trailblazer for genomics whose work is transforming cancer care worldwide. Very proud and pleased that he's part of Canada's genomics community.
UBC medical genetics professor Marco Marra, who helps personalize #cancer treatments, wins prestigious Killam Prize, by Nicole Ireland www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article... via @theglobeandmail.com @mmarra0630.bsky.social
B.C. researcher who helps personalize cancer treatments wins Killam Prize
UBC medical genetics professor Marco Marra spent five years earning his PhD by studying DNA fragments of roundworms. Now, he’s leading the way in analyzing the genomes of human cancers
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March 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Congratulations, @mmarra0630.bsky.social on this well-deserved recognition. Marco has been a trailblazer for genomics whose work is transforming cancer care worldwide. Very proud and pleased that he's part of Canada's genomics community.
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They are 10 times our size, but we are 10 times as united and 100 times as resolute.
March 11, 2025 at 2:36 PM
They are 10 times our size, but we are 10 times as united and 100 times as resolute.
I’m always immensely proud and grateful to live in a country with free and fair elections, this year more than usual. Never take this for granted - get out and exercise your right to vote!
February 27, 2025 at 10:42 PM
I’m always immensely proud and grateful to live in a country with free and fair elections, this year more than usual. Never take this for granted - get out and exercise your right to vote!
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Dance with the Devil, by @LincolnTownley, 2020, 📸 by Bruce Bennett
February 21, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Dance with the Devil, by @LincolnTownley, 2020, 📸 by Bruce Bennett
Yes, Canada! McDavid, MacKinnon, Marner, Bennett. Hell of a tournament and game from Crosby and Doughty - but torch has been passed. Just awesome. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
February 21, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Yes, Canada! McDavid, MacKinnon, Marner, Bennett. Hell of a tournament and game from Crosby and Doughty - but torch has been passed. Just awesome. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
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The amazing thing about RNA vaccines (aside the many years it took to perfect them and their LNP carriers), is that they reduce time to develop by an order of magnitude and can be rapidly applied to not only infectious diseases but cancer. And they are incredibly safe.
Remember what I said about paying attention to what your state is up to regarding vaccines? Montana is about to ban mRNA vaccines. A local family physician egregiously lied and said, “mRNA vaccines are the most destructive and lethal medical products that have ever been used in medical history”.
February 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The amazing thing about RNA vaccines (aside the many years it took to perfect them and their LNP carriers), is that they reduce time to develop by an order of magnitude and can be rapidly applied to not only infectious diseases but cancer. And they are incredibly safe.
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But we are human and I feel sickened by the immediate predicament of so many bright people who were cut loose because of their very training and promise. You wanted to do good and you will prevail. You are on the right side of history.
February 15, 2025 at 3:29 AM
But we are human and I feel sickened by the immediate predicament of so many bright people who were cut loose because of their very training and promise. You wanted to do good and you will prevail. You are on the right side of history.
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Science is the independent, utterly arrogant, standard pole against which we pitch our naive questions. It patiently endures our ignorance and only ever hints at the answer. But we glean ever more knowledge, learning to be better. It bows to no one, least of all the king.
February 15, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Science is the independent, utterly arrogant, standard pole against which we pitch our naive questions. It patiently endures our ignorance and only ever hints at the answer. But we glean ever more knowledge, learning to be better. It bows to no one, least of all the king.
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With all the carnage being indiscriminately wrought on scientists in the US, remember, a war on science is a lost war. Science doesn’t care what you or anybody else thinks. You either embrace science or you chase imaginary demons. It took us centuries to realize this.
February 15, 2025 at 3:17 AM
With all the carnage being indiscriminately wrought on scientists in the US, remember, a war on science is a lost war. Science doesn’t care what you or anybody else thinks. You either embrace science or you chase imaginary demons. It took us centuries to realize this.
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Varmus: "the executive branch is waging war on America’s scientific enterprise...nominating leaders hostile to science and unqualified for their roles...This is not a fight that our country can afford to lose." www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/o...
Opinion | American Science is Under Attack
The Trump administration hobbles research and endangers the public health.
www.nytimes.com
February 15, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Varmus: "the executive branch is waging war on America’s scientific enterprise...nominating leaders hostile to science and unqualified for their roles...This is not a fight that our country can afford to lose." www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/o...
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Congratulations to this year's #OrderOfCanada appointees, including Nada Jabado, Marco Marra and David Chitayat, who have all driven life-saving advances as scientists and leaders in Canada's genomics community! bit.ly/4iLQkpy
December 19, 2024 at 6:38 PM
Congratulations to this year's #OrderOfCanada appointees, including Nada Jabado, Marco Marra and David Chitayat, who have all driven life-saving advances as scientists and leaders in Canada's genomics community! bit.ly/4iLQkpy
Congratulations, Marco - a well-deserved honour!
Congratulations to our colleague and cancer genomics superstar, Marco Marra, recognized by the Order of Canada: www.tfri.ca/updates/news...
Dr. Marco Marra, Terry Fox Leader in Cancer Genome Science, appointed Officer of the Order of Canada
It is with heartfelt congratulations that we share that Dr. Marco Marra has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada (O.C.).
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December 18, 2024 at 7:53 PM
Congratulations, Marco - a well-deserved honour!
So while the fate of the FES is... uncertain? I'm surprised not to see more details about the capstone, CIHR and other R&D initiatives signaled in the last budget.
December 16, 2024 at 9:42 PM
So while the fate of the FES is... uncertain? I'm surprised not to see more details about the capstone, CIHR and other R&D initiatives signaled in the last budget.