Putting genomics data to work for all Canadians

Our increasingly data-driven 'intangibles' economy favours knowledge over physical assets, and our businesses and governments need a data infrastructure that can keep up.

A DNA double helix consists of two spiral chains of deoxyribonucleic acid. Genomics is a big data science: one person’s genome contains billions of data points that can be mined for actionable insights. Some researchers have suggested that genomics could produce more data by 2025 than ultra-high-resolution astronomy sites or platforms like YouTube and Twitter.Image courtesy of Pixabay

Opinion

BY ROB ANNAN

October 26, 2020

We are living in the age of big data—a time where organizations are inundated by massive volumes of complex information daily and must find ways to make sense of it. For businesses, figuring out how to parse the onslaught of data can lead to growth and innovation opportunities. For governments, th...

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