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Genomics Core manager update

Dr. Taegun Kwon is joining the Genomics Core as its new manager starting Jan 17^th, 2023. With a Ph.D. from The University of Texas at Austin and over 7 years of experience in the genomics field, Dr. Kwon brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the role. He is excited to be working closely with researchers in and around HSC to understand their needs and ensure that the Core is able to provide the necessary resources and expertise to support the innovative work.

Genomics Core acquiring new single-cell technologies

Genomics Core is excited to announce the upcoming arrival of Chromium X Series and Visium CytAssist from 10x genomics. These cutting-edge platforms will provide researchers with powerful new tools for single-cell genomics and spatial transcriptomics research.

Genomics Core now has access to GridION

Genomics Core is excited to announce that we now have access to the Oxford Nanopore GridION x5 system through the UTA NTGC alliance. This state-of-the-art technology allows for rapid and highly accurate DNA sequencing, which will greatly enhance the ability to conduct cutting-edge research in the fields of genomics and genetics.