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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
VanBUGThe 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.
Edmonton, AB
yegBUGThe 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.
Prairies, AB, SK, MB
BioNetThe Bioinformatics Network (BioNet) provides a dynamic platform for researchers, fostering connections and facilitating collaborations to empower bioinformatics communities across the Prairies.
Toronto, ON
TorBUGThe 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.
Montréal, QC
MonBUGThe 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.
Atlantic Provinces, NB, NL, NS, PE
BAtlThe 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.
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.
Pan-Canadian
Panoramics – A VisionPanoramics – 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.
Vancouver, BC
BiGSATBiGSAT 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).
Calgary, AB
University of Calgary Bioinformatics ClubThe 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.
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.
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.
Pan-Canadian
YourekaYoureka 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.
Pan-Canadian
CS-DCCThe 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.
Pan-Canadian
CanopyThe 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.
Pan-Canadian
CAN-AMR-NetThe 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.
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.
Pan-Canadian
Nucleate CanadaNucleate 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.
Genome Centres
The Genome Centres of the Canadian Genomics Enterprise support the bioinformatics community across Canada.
BC
Genome British ColumbiaGenome British Columbia is supportive of the bioinformatics community and hosts a number of bioinformatics tool training sessions across the province.
AB
Genome AlbertaGenome Alberta is supportive of the bioinformatics community and hosts a number of bioinformatics tool training sessions across the province.
SK, MB
Genome PrairieDriving genomics research, development and knowledge translation to better protect, feed, heal and empower the people of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and beyond.
ON
Ontario GenomicsOntario Genomics is supportive of the bioinformatics community and hosts a number of bioinformatics tool training sessions across the province.
QC
Génome QuébecGénome Québec is supportive of the bioinformatics community and hosts a number of bioinformatics tool training sessions across the province.
Atlantic Provinces, NB, NL, NS, PE
Genome AtlanticGenome Atlantic helps Atlantic Canada companies, industries and government use genomic insights and innovations to solve real-world problems.