Researchers in British Columbia have long been leaders in bioproduct innovation, transforming biological resources, such as forest and agricultural waste, into high-value materials. Recent breakthroughs in genomics and synthetic biology are empowering researchers to apply innovative approaches to decode the complexities of genomes and metabolomes from all life forms, driving the development of new bioproducts. Join us as we explore how these omics-enabled advancements are paving the way for a new era of bioengineering and bio-based economy.