Our Vision
Every biological study powered by genomic data—driving a healthier, more sustainable future for all Canadians.
Our Mission
Enhance Canada’s national capacity for genome sequencing and informatics analysis, enabling impactful regional, national, and international research with large-scale, high-quality data.
Accelerate Canadian genomic science and solidify Canada’s global reputation by uniting the country’s top genomics expertise.
Anchor strategic collaborations across initiatives, funders, companies, and organizations, positioning Canadian genomics initiatives for the greatest possible impact.
Our Impact to Date
Users: 3,000+ Principal Investigators
principal investigator laboratories supported by CGEn
Output: 15.8 petabases
generated across our national platform
People: 220+ CGEn staff
employed at the three CGEn nodes in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver
Training: 16,000 HQP
estimate of highly qualified personnel (HQP) trained using CGEn-generated data
Advancement of Research: 3,500+ publications
publications by CGEn-staff and users in peer-reviewed journals
Our Leadership
Meet CGEn’s Board of Directors, Scientific Advisory Board and Executive Committee
CGEn Central Team
Hillete Warner
Manager, Communications
Shantala Hari Dass
Senior Manager, Operations and Partnerships
Elaine Chang
Administrative Co-Ordinator, SickKids
