IAmBiotech interviewed Mike Spear, Communications Director of GenomeAlberta, about his company and the challenges facing biotech. Check out this brief description from GenomeAlberta’s Web site and the video interview below.

In partnership with Genome Canada Industry Canada and the Province of Alberta, Genome Alberta was established in the fall of 2005 to focus on genomics as one of the central components of the Life Sciences Initiative in Alberta, and to help position the Initiative as a core research effort.

Genome Alberta strives to be the leading source of information and administration related to genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics and bioethics research in Alberta. We are dedicated to informing students, researchers, research organizations, our partners, and the public regarding opportunities and challenges in genomics and proteomics, and in encouraging the development of a vibrant and vigorous Life Sciences research industry in Alberta.