Koonkie
Turning Data into Discovery with Bioinformatics
Genomics is powerful.
At Koonkie we're working with data from all over the planet (with implications beyond). We’ve helped find therapeutic targets, kick start environmental recovery and reclamation, discover new species, and uncover life's strategy for survival on distant planets.
We’re master problem solvers - explore how our solutions can drive your innovation.
Data processing, interpretation, visualization tools, custom cloud services for industry & academics.
Mentorship & guidance from senior Koonkie team members - connect, seek project direction, ask away.
For your next event - workshops & presentations by Koonkie, tailored to your bioinformatic questions.
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The Microcosmos App
This visually stunning (free!) app tells fascinating stories about how 4 letters form the building blocks of all life - from an elephant to an onion and so much more.

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Lava Tubes & Life on Mars
We discovered a new genus of species living in Hawiian lava tubes - an important finding when looking for life in similar lava tubes on Mars.

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Breast Cancer Biomarkers
Certified with Illumina Connected Analytics, and a preferred bioinformatics provider, we created a tool for better breast cancer screening.

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Gut Microbiome Project
This nature-published metagenomics tool promotes breakthroughs in disease prevention and intervention for several illnesses.

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Ocean Science Project
Microbial communities in oceanic Oxygen Minimum Zones (OMZs) that are integral to marine ecosystem health are currently facing disruption.

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CHILD Health Project
Children’s immune systems are influenced by their gut fungi, which can be predictive of the development of certain allergies by the age of 5.

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M-MAP
Supported by Canada’s Digital Technology Supercluster, this platform is accelerating microbial solutions to some of mining’s biggest challenges.

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Canadian Wine Yeast Strains
With the Wine Research Institute, we sequenced the first Canadian wine yeast strains and revealed genetic surprises hidden in Canadian wine barrels.

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Lake Untersee, Antarctica
A glimpse into life on distant planets? - We’ve discovered microscopic life beneath Antarctica's ice sheets, a place similar to environments in space.