{"id":11552,"date":"2021-07-23T12:47:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-23T16:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ibol.org\/?p=11552"},"modified":"2021-07-29T15:26:32","modified_gmt":"2021-07-29T19:26:32","slug":"cbg-and-collaborators-receive-7m-to-reveal-canadian-biodiversity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ibol.org\/site\/cbg-and-collaborators-receive-7m-to-reveal-canadian-biodiversity\/","title":{"rendered":"Centre for Biodiversity Genomics and collaborators receive $7.2 million to reveal Canadian biodiversity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.4.8″ custom_padding=”0px||0px|||”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ use_custom_gutter=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.9.10″ background_color=”#141418″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(20,20,24,0.7)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”30%” background_color_gradient_end_position=”85%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”https:\/\/ibol.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/PXL_20210720_144826290-scaled.jpg” background_position=”top_right” custom_padding=”67px|100px|300px|100px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”|30px||30px” custom_padding_phone=””][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ _dynamic_attributes=”content” text_font=”Oswald|||on|||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”29px” text_line_height=”1.3em” header_font=”||||||||”]@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.8″ _dynamic_attributes=”content”]@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9jYXRlZ29yaWVzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6ImNhdGVnb3J5In19@[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-60px|-95px|||false|false”]
Danielle Beaulieu, an agricultural technician for Mc<\/span>Cain, sampling soil in a potato field with a soil core on the first Farms of the Future in Florenceville-Bristol, NB.<\/span><\/h6>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.8″ min_height=”60px” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.8″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ _dynamic_attributes=”content” text_font=”||on||||||” text_text_color=”#646564″ custom_padding=”20px||”]@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9kYXRlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJkYXRlX2Zvcm1hdCI6ImRlZmF1bHQiLCJjdXN0b21fZGF0ZV9mb3JtYXQiOiIifX0=@[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″ custom_padding=”3px|0px|0px|0px|false|false”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.5.7″ custom_padding=”0|0px|20px|0px|false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text content_tablet=”

BIOSCAN\u2013Canada, led by Professor Paul Hebert, will receive more than $7 million to support genomics research and technologies that will enhance understanding of Canadian biodiversity.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy illuminating biodiversity with genomic approaches, BIOSCAN\u2013Canada will foster environmental sustainability in settings spanning our nation \u2013 from agriculture in New Brunswick to forestry in British Columbia and wildlife management in Nunavut,\u201d<\/em> says Dr. Hebert, Director of the Centre for Biodiversity Genomics at the University of Guelph.<\/p>\n

The BIOSCAN-Canada project is one of eight large-scale applied research projects in Canada\u2019s natural resources and environment sectors that will receive $24 million in federal support from Genome Canada. With co-funding from provincial and federal agencies, universities, industry, and international partners valued at $35.4 million, the total investment in the eight projects is close to $60 million. BIOSCAN\u2013Canada begins life with a powerful alliance involving Canadian Universities (McGill, Victoria, York), firms (Biologica Environmental, McCain Foods), NGOs (BC Parks Foundation, Hakai Institute), and Polar Knowledge Canada.<\/p>” content_phone=”

BIOSCAN\u2013Canada, led by Professor Paul Hebert, will receive more than $7 million to support genomics research and technologies that will enhance understanding of Canadian biodiversity.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy illuminating biodiversity with genomic approaches, BIOSCAN\u2013Canada will foster environmental sustainability in settings spanning our nation \u2013 from agriculture in New Brunswick to forestry in British Columbia and wildlife management in Nunavut,\u201d<\/em> says Dr. Hebert, Director of the Centre for Biodiversity Genomics at the University of Guelph.<\/p>\n

The BIOSCAN-Canada project is one of eight large-scale applied research projects in Canada\u2019s natural resources and environment sectors that will receive $24 million in federal support from Genome Canada. With co-funding from provincial and federal agencies, universities, industry, and international partners valued at $35.4 million, the total investment in the eight projects is close to $60 million. BIOSCAN\u2013Canada begins life with a powerful alliance involving Canadian Universities (McGill, Victoria, York), firms (Biologica Environmental, McCain Foods), NGOs (BC Parks Foundation, Hakai Institute), and Polar Knowledge Canada.<\/p>” content_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.9.10″ text_font=”||||||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” content__hover_enabled=”on|desktop”]

BIOSCAN\u2013Canada<\/a>, led by Professor Paul Hebert<\/strong>, will receive more than $7 million to support genomics research and technologies that will enhance understanding of Canadian biodiversity.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy illuminating biodiversity with genomic approaches, BIOSCAN\u2013Canada will foster environmental sustainability in settings spanning our nation \u2013 from agriculture in New Brunswick to forestry in British Columbia and wildlife management in Nunavut,\u201d says Hebert, Director of the Centre for Biodiversity Genomics (CBG)<\/a> at the University of Guelph<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The BIOSCAN-Canada project is one of eight large-scale applied research projects in Canada\u2019s natural resources and environment sectors that will receive $24 million in federal support from Genome Canada. With co-funding from provincial and federal agencies, universities, industry, and international partners valued at $35.4 million, the total investment in the eight projects is close to $60 million. BIOSCAN\u2013Canada begins life with a powerful alliance involving Canadian Universities (McGill, Victoria, York), firms (Biologica Environmental, McCain Foods), NGOs (BC Parks Foundation, Hakai Institute), and Polar Knowledge Canada<\/a>.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ custom_padding=”0|0px|20px|0px|false|false”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text content_tablet=”

In his role as Scientific Director of the International Barcode of Life (iBOL) Consortium, Hebert launched BIOSCAN in 2019, leveraging expertise from iBOL’s vast network of researchers and research organizations in 40 countries to scale-up efforts to provide the tools and data required to address the global biodiversity crisis. BIOSCAN has three research themes: Species Discovery, Species Interactions, and Species Dynamics.<\/p>\n

The Centre for Biodiversity Genomics (CBG) is the world leader in DNA barcoding and DNA-based technologies for species identification. The new support will allow the CBG\u2019s staff to develop new protocols to accelerate DNA barcoding while slashing costs, progress which will benefit the global BIOSCAN program. Instruments normally used to sequence whole genomes will instead be employed to gather DNA barcodes from thousands of specimens at a time, generating biodiversity data that is key to the well-being of Canadian environments and the economy.<\/p>\n

This work will also reveal many new species in under-explored areas such as the Arctic and the ocean floor while probing hidden species interactions and tracking the shifting distributions of species in response to environmental change. BIOSCAN\u2013Canada will also incorporate Indigenous ways of knowing into an accounting method for \u201cnatural capital\u201d that extends beyond conventional economic metrics like the GDP.<\/p>” content_phone=”

In his role as Scientific Director of the International Barcode of Life (iBOL) Consortium, Hebert launched BIOSCAN in 2019, leveraging expertise from iBOL’s vast network of researchers and research organizations in 40 countries to scale-up efforts to provide the tools and data required to address the global biodiversity crisis. BIOSCAN has three research themes: Species Discovery, Species Interactions, and Species Dynamics.<\/p>\n

The Centre for Biodiversity Genomics (CBG) is the world leader in DNA barcoding and DNA-based technologies for species identification. The new support will allow the CBG\u2019s staff to develop new protocols to accelerate DNA barcoding while slashing costs, progress which will benefit the global BIOSCAN program. Instruments normally used to sequence whole genomes will instead be employed to gather DNA barcodes from thousands of specimens at a time, generating biodiversity data that is key to the well-being of Canadian environments and the economy.<\/p>\n

This work will also reveal many new species in under-explored areas such as the Arctic and the ocean floor while probing hidden species interactions and tracking the shifting distributions of species in response to environmental change. BIOSCAN\u2013Canada will also incorporate Indigenous ways of knowing into an accounting method for \u201cnatural capital\u201d that extends beyond conventional economic metrics like the GDP.<\/p>” content_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.9.10″ text_font=”||||||||” custom_padding=”0px||9px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” content__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” min_height=”457px”]

Hebert, who leads the International Barcode of Life (iBOL) Consortium as its scientific director, launched BIOSCAN global research program in 2019<\/a>. BIOSCAN\u00a0 leverages the expertise of researchers and organizations in more than 40 nations to address the global biodiversity crisis.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The new funding will support Hebert’s Canadian research team, enabling CBG staff to develop new protocols that will accelerate DNA barcoding and reduce its costs. Instruments normally used to sequence whole genomes will instead be employed to gather DNA barcodes from thousands of specimens at a time, generating biodiversity data that is key to the well-being of Canadian environments and the economy. These advances will also benefit the broader global biodiversity research community.\u00a0<\/p>\n

BIOSCAN-Canada’s work will reveal new species in under-explored areas such as the Arctic and the ocean floor while probing hidden species interactions and tracking shifting species distribution in response to environmental change. The project will equally include Indigenous ways of knowing forming an accounting method for \u201cnatural capital\u201d that extends beyond conventional economic metrics.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ibol.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/paul_medium_color-768×1024.jpg” alt=”Sujeevan Ratnasingham, chief architect of BOLD Systems” title_text=”paul_medium_color” _builder_version=”4.9.10″ custom_margin=”||15px|||”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.10″]

Prof. Paul Hebert (Photo: Centre for Biodiversity Genomics)<\/span><\/h5>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.5.7″ custom_padding=”0|0px|20px|0px|false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text content_tablet=”

By coupling genomics-based biodiversity data with a Natural Capital Accounting system, BIOSCAN\u2013Canada will enable effective, timely environmental impact assessments and policymaking for the forestry, mining, and agricultural sectors as well as for conservation planning. Through such action, it will slow biodiversity loss, improve Indigenous relations through consultation, increase the sustainability of our agricultural and forestry sectors, and strengthen Canada\u2019s leadership in global conservation efforts.<\/p>\n

For more information on BIOSCAN, visit: bioscan.life<\/a><\/p>\n

For more information on the Centre for Biodiversity Genomics, visit: biodiversitygenomics.net<\/a><\/p>” content_phone=”

By coupling genomics-based biodiversity data with a Natural Capital Accounting system, BIOSCAN\u2013Canada will enable effective, timely environmental impact assessments and policymaking for the forestry, mining, and agricultural sectors as well as for conservation planning. Through such action, it will slow biodiversity loss, improve Indigenous relations through consultation, increase the sustainability of our agricultural and forestry sectors, and strengthen Canada\u2019s leadership in global conservation efforts.<\/p>\n

For more information on BIOSCAN, visit: bioscan.life<\/a><\/p>\n

For more information on the Centre for Biodiversity Genomics, visit: biodiversitygenomics.net<\/a><\/p>” content_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.9.10″ text_font=”||||||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” content__hover_enabled=”on|desktop”]

By coupling genomics-based biodiversity data with a Natural Capital Accounting system, BIOSCAN\u2013Canada will enable effective, timely environmental impact assessments and policymaking for the forestry, mining, and agricultural sectors as well as for conservation planning. Through such action, it will slow biodiversity loss, improve Indigenous relations through consultation, increase the sustainability of our agricultural and forestry sectors, and strengthen Canada\u2019s leadership in global conservation efforts.<\/p>\n

For more information on BIOSCAN, visit: bioscan.life<\/a><\/p>\n

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