Project Portfolio
The UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute brings together data sharing, biotechnology, and massive computing power in efforts to expand the limits of genomics in medicine and conservation science.
Our software and technologies are used by researchers all over the world to push the boundaries of genomic science. Below is a portfolio of some of our larger current projects. Click on the categories below to see the projects in that area.
Research News
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Successful conservation genomics pilot sets the stage to sequence European biodiversity
In an effort to protect the diversity of life on our planet amid a changing climate, researchers around the world are creating high quality reference genomes, for many plants, animals, and fungi. These references provide complete maps of all the DNA in those species, information that can provide invaluable insights into species evolution and how… Read more
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Postdoc Spotlight: Maryam Moarefian
Maryam Moarefian is developing a platform for studying neural networks in “cortical organoids,” model brain tissue grown from stem cells September 16-20 is Postdoc Appreciation Week, when we celebrate the incredible contributions that postdoctoral scholars make to the mission of major research institutions like UC Santa Cruz. The UCSC Genomics Institute benefits from the dedication… Read more
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RMI Spotlight: Milagros Guadalupe Rivera
The RMI Spotlight series features our current and former students involved with the UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute’s Research Mentoring Internship (RMI) Program, this week, we are catching up with former RMI student Milagros Guadalupe Rivera as they discuss how RMI has impacted their research interests. Read more