OCEANS
FRESHWATER
TERRESTRIAL
eCODE Genomics
Environmental DNA Intelligence
The eDNA platform that grows with your program. Validated, flexible, and decision-ready across every ecosystem you monitor.
Every organism leaves DNA in its environment. eDNA metabarcoding captures this signal from water, sediment, soil, and air—detecting hundreds of species simultaneously, non-invasively, and across the tree of life. eCODE Genomics delivers standardized biodiversity intelligence for data-driven ecological decision-making.
Full Service eDNA Metabarcoding
From sample to intelligence. We provide everything from study design through sample analysis, bioinformatics, and standard reporting – delivering biodiversity intelligence at every scale.
Study Design
& Consultation
We recognize that environmental DNA applications vary significantly, possessing highly distinct study design requirements. Our scientific team collaborates directly with you to develop optimized sampling strategies and customized service levels suited for your exact project goals. Finally, we expertly guide your team through comprehensive, scientific result interpretation.
Sample Processing
& Bioinformatics
We provide highly comprehensive eDNA sample processing within our purpose-built, high-throughput facilities. Advanced bioinformatics and specialized data pipelines are securely hosted on Canadian-exclusive digital infrastructure, ensuring robust data sovereignty, maximum computational precision, and strict privacy throughout your environmental genomic analyses.
Standardized
Reporting
Actionable biodiversity intelligence reports come standard within our core service pipeline. These analytical deliverables are engineered for long-term ecological comparability and strict regulatory compliance. We systematically integrate OCAP-aligned data management practices to ensure ethical data sovereignty, complete transparency, and accessible environmental insights.
OCEANS
Discover our VeriSeq™ Oceans core panel, a validated solution for marine eDNA metabarcoding across coastal and offshore environments. This panel is meticulously optimized to detect
a wide range of marine, providing you with high-resolution biodiversity data that empowers informed decision-making for complex marine conservation efforts and sustainable development projects.
FRESHWATER
Leverage our VeriSeq™ Freshwater core panel, designed for comprehensive lake, river, and watershed monitoring. Beyond aquatic species, this panel captures critical terrestrial targets for whole-ecosystem monitoring. It provides the depth and breadth necessary to track biodiversity shifts and maintain ecological integrity across diverse freshwater landscapes.
TERRESTRIAL
Expand your intelligence into terrestrial monitoring through our targeted workflows. Utilize our Freshwater core panel for riparian water samples, or opt for our Custom Track specifically engineered for soil or air samples. These combined approaches support comprehensive ecosystem assessments, allowing you to capture complex biodiversity data across varying environmental media.
Built for Your Mandate
From sample to intelligence. We provide everything from study design through sample analysis, bioinformatics, and standard reporting – delivering biodiversity intelligence at every scale.
Waters and Land Management
eCODE provides easy-to-deploy field kits that are adaptable to diverse field conditions and require no refrigeration. We deliver OCAP®-aligned data management and highly accessible reporting, ensuring your critical biodiversity intelligence remains fully protected under stringent Canadian Data Sovereignty Laws for complete peace of mind.
Data You Can Build On
Our VeriSeq™ platform scales from one-off assessments to multi-decade monitoring programs without ever changing how your data is produced. The same protocol governs every sample, every sequencing run, and every analysis step — so results stay robust, comparable, and repeatable throughout your project cycle. Kit-and-service procurement bundling available.
Turnaround Time & Scalability
We offer highly predictable turnaround times and grant-friendly pricing models, flexibly scoped to align perfectly with your budget and project timelines. Whether you require rapid processing or high-capacity throughput, our scalable infrastructure ensures timely delivery of reliable results. Contact our team to build the right plan for your program.
100% Canadian Data Sovereignty
At eCODE Genomics, your sensitive biodiversity intelligence never crosses borders. We maintain complete domestic control over your data, keeping every project securely managed from start to finish, right here in Canada.
The VeriSeq™ Platform
The VeriSeq™ platform is a uniquely buildable eDNA metabarcoding architecture designed to adapt seamlessly to your program’s exact needs.
VeriSeq™ Custom
Quote Based
VeriSeq™ Core
CAD $350 /sample
VeriSeq™ Enhanced
+ $40-$60 /module
Field Kits & Sample Collection
Simple, easy-to-use kits designed to suit a range of field deployments with instructions provided. No freezing or refrigeration is required during transit.
Stand Alone Use
Syringe method, can be deployed with any standard water collection protocol.
Active-Filtration
Compatible with peristaltic pump, vacuum, or pressure-based filtration systems.
Standardized by Design
Canadian Data Sovereignty
OCAP® Aligned
Industry Leading Sequencing
Procurement-Ready
Open-Data Formatting
Maximize your grant impact and meet federal data-sharing mandates. We offer structured data export for OBIS, GBIF, and FAIR-compliant repositories as an optional add-on, bridging the gap between rigorous science and accessible public knowledge.
Built by Scientists
eCODE Genomics is a Canadian eDNA platform delivering precision biodiversity intelligence at every scale. Led by Dr. Kristen Westfall and Prof. Andrew Cameron, our team brings a combined 5 decades of experience in environmental genomics across the tree of life.
Our methodology is rooted in scientific rigor. We specialize in end-to-end eDNA metabarcoding — from high-efficiency field kits to decision-ready reports. Using Illumina NovaSeq technology, we deliver exceptional depth and sensitivity in species detection across marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems.
We believe biodiversity data should be accessible and standardized. Our VeriSeq™ platform is built to be flexible, allowing monitoring programs to start with a robust standard core and expand as project requirements evolve, all while maintaining year-over-year comparability.
Dr. Kristen Westfall
Kristen co-founded eCODE Genomics driven by one goal: getting eDNA science into the hands of the people who can use it. With a PhD in marine biology and over a decade working in eDNA since the field’s early days, she’s helped pioneer its application to aquatic invasive species, species at risk, and marine and freshwater conservation.
Prof. Andrew Cameron
As a Professor at the University of Regina and an affiliate of the Institute for Microbial Systems and Society, Prof. Andrew Cameron provides profound peer credibility. He anchors our scientific direction, reference-database curation, and adherence to top-tier open-science mandates.
