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Arctic Genomics

Wildlife genome information is extremely valuable for environmental decision making, yet much remains unused for this purpose.

The Arctic Genomics team is working to co-develop a suite of genomics knowledge-mobilization tools that will support environmental decision making. Our focus is on supporting end-users with responsibilities for or interests in the areas of biodiversity monitoring, conservation, and the co-management of wildlife that are key to the social, cultural, physical and economic well-being of northern Indigenous Peoples.

Our project activities and outcomes will support conservation, natural resource management, and the sustainability of Arctic wildlife. Outcomes will also support Canada’s efforts to protect Arctic species, and ensure food security for Arctic Peoples. This project will also serve as a model for mobilizing genomics in different regions of Canada and in other nations.

 

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Announcements

Apply now! Postdoctoral Scholar

Location: University of Calgary, Main Campus; Area: Genomics, biodiversity monitoring; Start date: April 1, 2023 or negotiable; Applications: Submit by email with the subject line ‘AINA GiSIRT Postdoc Position’ to Maribeth Murray.
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Learn about GENICE

The GENICE: Microbial Genomics for Oil Spill Preparedness in Canada’s Arctic Marine Environment project has produced an animation explaining what its research scientists are working on and how microbes can contribute to bioremediation of oil spills.
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We are hiring! Postdoctoral Scholar

Location: University of Calgary, Main Campus; Area: Genomics, biodiversity monitoring; Start date: February 1, 2022 or as soon as possible; Applications: Submit by email with the subject line ‘AINA GiSIRT Postdoc Position’ to Maribeth Murray.
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Our Platform

Arctic Genomics is currently developing an online database and searchable geospatial platform to share genomics knowledge, and make relevant data and information more findable and useable to diverse end-users. It is due for release in early 2023!

Blog

Our first blog post is in the works. Check back here soon!
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Species in Focus

We regularly delve into the genomics of a different Arctic species. See our Species in Focus page for the complete list.
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72
%
Canada's coastline in the North
Government of Canada
13
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Arctic sea ice decline per decade since 1979
NSIDC/NASA
27
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Marine mammal species found in the Arctic
2013 Arctic Biodiversity Assessment

Partners

Genome/Génome Canada logo
Arctic Institute of North America logo
University of Calgary logo
Carleton University logo
Inuvialuit Regional Corporation logo
Ocean Wise logo
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