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Affiliate Partners

Affiliate partners are CBH chapters such as BUGs (Bioinformatics User Groups) and other organizations that are affiliated with the Canadian Bioinformatics Hub.

Vancouver, BC

VanBUG

The Vancouver Bioinformatics User Group (VanBUG) is an association of researchers, other professionals and students in the BC Lower Mainland who have an interest in the field of bioinformatics, computational biology, and data sciences.

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Edmonton, AB

yegBUG

The Edmonton Bioinformatics User Group (yegBUG) is a community-driven organization dedicated to connecting researchers, students, and professionals in bioinformatics and computational biology across the Edmonton area.

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Prairies, AB, SK, MB

BioNet

The Bioinformatics Network (BioNet) provides a dynamic platform for researchers, fostering connections and facilitating collaborations to empower bioinformatics communities across the Prairies.

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Toronto, ON

TorBUG

The Toronto Bioinformatics User Group (TorBUG) is a community of students, trainees, researchers, and other professionals in the Greater Toronto Area who have a shared interest in the field of bioinformatics.

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Montréal, QC

MonBUG

The Montréal Bioinformatics User Group (MonBUG) is an association of researchers, professional, and students in the greater Montréal area who have an interest in the field of bioinformatics.

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Atlantic Provinces, NB, NL, NS, PE

BAtl

The Bioinfomatics Atlantic Network (BAtl) is a bioinformatics community led by volunteers from ten institutions across the Atlantic provinces, facilitating monthly seminars and networking events hosted at rotating institutions.

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Established Partners

Established partners are established organizations that focus on building bioinformatics, computational biology, and data science (BCBDS) capacity through a variety of technical and/or professional development activities designed for a post-bachelor audience.

Toronto, ON

Toronto Bioinformatics Hackathon (TBH)

The Toronto Bioinformatics Hackathon (TBH) is a student-led computational biology hackathon that brings together early career bioinformaticians, molecular biologists, statisticians, and computer scientists.

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Pan-Canadian

Panoramics – A Vision

Panoramics – A Vision is a pan-Canadian pedagogical and technological catalyst for spatial and single cell technologies, aligning ourselves as a purpose-driven, impact-focused incorporation.

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Vancouver, BC

BiGSAT

BiGSAT is a student-organized annual event that brings together hundreds of trainees from the University of British Columbia’s graduate programs in Bioinformatics (B), Interdisciplinary Oncology (i), and Genome Science and Technology (GSAT).

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Calgary, AB

University of Calgary Bioinformatics Club

The University of Calgary Bioinformatics Club (BINF Club UCalgary) is a student-led community at the University of Calgary that opens the world of bioinformatics to students from all disciplines and skill levels.

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Edmonton, AB

Network for Applied Technologies (NAT)

The Network for Applied Technology (NAT) is a nonprofit that fosters interdisciplinary learning and innovation in emerging technology through workshops, hackathons, competitions, and community initiatives.

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Active Partners

Active partners are organizations that engage with a community that includes individuals interested in bioinformatics, computational biology, and data science (BCBDS).

Halifax, NS

Integrated Microbiome Resource (IMR)

The Integrated Microbiome Resource (IMR) is a sequencing and bioinformatic analysis resource for the microbiome community.

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Pan-Canadian

Youreka

Youreka Canada increases scientific literacy and provides research opportunities for youth by offering quality research and data science education to students each year, operating at 7 research universities across Canada.

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Pan-Canadian

CS-DCC

The Climate-Smart Data Collaboration Centre (CS-DCC) develops and offers infrastructure, tools, training, and forums for agri-food data researchers, including an interoperable and distributed data ecosystem, empowering them to enhance their data assets and amplify their research impact.

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Pan-Canadian

Canopy

The Canadian One Health Training Program on Emerging Zoonoses (Canopy) strengthens Canada’s One Health capacity to prevent, prepare for, and respond to emerging zoonotic threats through training, mentorship, and collaboration.

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Pan-Canadian

CAN-AMR-Net

The Canadian Antimicrobial Resistance Network (CAN-AMR-Net) is a national health research training platform funded by CIHR, focused on antimicrobial use and resistance through a One Health lens.

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Pan-Canadian

Canadian Black Scientists Network (CBSN)

The Canadian Black Scientists Network (CBSN) exists to elevate, make visible, celebrate, and connect Black Canadians in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Medicine (STEMM) across sectors.

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Pan-Canadian

Nucleate Canada

Nucleate Canada is a not-for-profit organization that provides free, open-access educational programming and mentorship for venture creation and breaking into biotech for academic trainee founders, taking no equity.

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Genome Centres

The Genome Centres of the Canadian Genomics Enterprise support the bioinformatics community across Canada.

BC

Genome British Columbia

Genome British Columbia is supportive of the bioinformatics community and hosts a number of bioinformatics tool training sessions across the province.

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AB

Genome Alberta

Genome Alberta is supportive of the bioinformatics community and hosts a number of bioinformatics tool training sessions across the province.

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SK, MB

Genome Prairie

Driving genomics research, development and knowledge translation to better protect, feed, heal and empower the people of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and beyond.

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ON

Ontario Genomics

Ontario Genomics is supportive of the bioinformatics community and hosts a number of bioinformatics tool training sessions across the province.

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QC

Génome Québec

Génome Québec is supportive of the bioinformatics community and hosts a number of bioinformatics tool training sessions across the province.

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Atlantic Provinces, NB, NL, NS, PE

Genome Atlantic

Genome Atlantic helps Atlantic Canada companies, industries and government use genomic insights and innovations to solve real-world problems.

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