Ramaciotti Centre for Genomics | Research Capability & Technology Portfolio

The Ramaciotti Centre for Genomics is the largest genomics facility at any Australian University. It is comprehensively equipped with the latest generation of next-generation sequencing technology, with single-cell genomics platforms and with high throughput microarray systems. It is funded by the Australian Government as infrastructure of national significance.

Competitive advantage

High throughput genomics facility with 20 years' operational experience in virtually all areas of genomics
Twenty full-time technical staff that annually processes more than 35,000 samples by next-generation sequencing and more than 45,000 samples with other technologies

Impact

The production of high-quality genomic data for projects of national significance
Supporting researchers in industry, public-funded research agencies, medical research institutes and universities - more than 1,100 projects per annum completed for more than 550 users

Successful outcomes

Human genome sequencing, exome sequencing and genotyping
Analysis of gene expression and the transcriptome
Microbiome analysis of human samples

Capabilities and facilities

Leading-edge genomic technologies
Capacity for end to end projects, including bioinformatics
Advanced quality systems, accredited to ISO/IEC 17025
Custom-built labs in a new $180M biosciences building

Our partners

Supported by National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy_(NCRIS) and the NSW State Government