Name
GA4GH au Canada, eh? (Pt.1)
Date & Time
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Description
This session brings together genomics and health data initiatives from across Canada to discuss ways to strengthen connections across the ecosystem.. As a core partner in the Canadian Genomics Strategy (CGS) led by ISED, GA4GH and its interoperability tools will help enable that community to deliver on its shared national goals. Participants will explore opportunities for alignment and define concrete next steps toward a new phase of the national genomics strategy. Feedback from the session will also help inform future GA4GH products and priorities and ensure they meet the needs of the Canadian genomics community.
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Location Name
Joyce (Level A)
Virtual session link
Group Discussion: particular topic to gather feedback, perspectives, or ideas
Agenda
Session topic(s)
Genomic Knowledge Standards, Clinical & Phenotypic Data Capture, Discovery, Large Scale Genomics, Cloud, Data Use & Researcher Identities, Regulatory & Ethics, Data Security, AI in Genomics and Health, Rare Disease, Cancer, Infectious Disease, Neuroscience, Clinical Genomics (Labs/Diagnostics), GA4GH Implementation, National Initiatives
Session format(s)
Group Discussion: particular topic to gather feedback, perspectives, or ideas
Suggested level of familiarity
Level 1: No prior knowledge needed, anyone can participate and learn from the discussion