Canada

Center for Genome Science at the University of British Colombia

Vancouver

About

The University of British Columbia Colombia's Genomic Science Center is Canada's important rare disease research institution located in Vancouver. The institution focuses on cutting-edge research fields such as rare disease genomics and cancer genomics, and has advanced laboratory facilities and a high-level research team. The institution is committed to basic research on the pathogenesis of rare diseases, the development of new diagnostic technologies, and the exploration of innovative treatment methods. It maintains close cooperation with many top research institutions around the world and has important influence in the academic field of rare diseases.

Specialties

  • Genomics of rare diseases
  • cancer genomics

Achievements

  • Breakthroughs have been made in the field of rare disease genomics research
  • Undertaking more than 10 national-level key research and development projects for rare diseases
  • Won 5 international rare disease research awards
  • Published more than 300 SCI papers, with cumulative impact factors exceeding 1,000