Over the past years, I have attended the Don RixDistinguished Keynote Addresses with great enthusiasm and almost religious fervor.And no, it’s not just because of the food and wine (full disclosure: we receivea complimentary drink coupon) but it is for the distinguished speakers who shareand present their research and various insights with all of us.

In fact, I have seen a number of speakers on differenttopics at this wonderful annual Genome BC event starting with Dr. Clare M.Fraser on th...