Genomics research
World-class genomics research is being conducted in Canada, helping to accelerate the development of this globally competitive life sciences sector. Here are several organizations that are supporting important genomic research initiatives:
Q You have become a big advocate of science literacy.
What is it exactly?
A In truth, it might be better to talk about science
"literacies." Because in my mind, the concept is more a
net than a single thing. Science literacies encompass
knowledge of basic scientific concepts and processes.
But the concept also involves developing cognitive
skills such as information management, analysis and
problem-solving.
Countries such as Ireland, Finland, Sweden, Israel and
Singapore have far outpaced Canada in embracing a
knowledge-based economy - and in doing so, have
generated tremendous job and wealth creation in the
high tech sectors (information/computer technologies,
pharmaceutical technologies and biotechnologies).
