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We are Edinburgh Genomics: The Genomics & Bioinformatics Core Facility at the University of Edinburgh

  • We have established a global reputation for the provision of advanced genomics services
  • We produce high-quality, high volume data for a diverse community of research collaborators and customers across academia, government and industry.
  • Based at the University of Edinburgh's King's Buildings campus
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Our Services

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Sequencing

Short-read sequencing services using Illumina NovaSeq and MiSeq platforms, and long-read sequencing with the PacBio Revio and Oxford Nanopore PromethION 24 systems

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Training

Introductory coding courses to advanced workshops on the latest bioinformatics tools delivered online and at the University of Edinburgh

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Bioinformatics

Our dedicated team of research informaticians are skilled in all aspects of next generation genomics and genetic analyses

Sequencing

Short-read sequencing services using Illumina NovaSeq and MiSeq platforms, and long-read sequencing with the PacBio Revio and Oxford Nanopore PromethION 24 systems

Training

Introductory coding courses to advanced workshops on the latest bioinformatics tools delivered online and at the University of Edinburgh

Why Choose Us

Edinburgh Genomics is embedded in the rich academic environment of the School of Biological Sciences at University of Edinburgh, spanning medical, veterinary and biological realms. Our staff comprises highly skilled and motivated individuals who are dedicated to delivering high quality outputs in collaboration with colleagues across the spectrum of the biomedical sciences.

Over 20 years experience

providing genomics services to life science researchers

Versatile Sequencing Instrumentation

delivering high-throughput, next generation sequencing data

Recognised Facilities

Our facilities are recognised by three of the UK’s leading Biomedical Research Councils

Experienced training provider

recognised as a nationally-important training resource by ELIXIR-UK

Why Choose Us

Edinburgh Genomics is embedded in the rich academic environment of the School of Biological Sciences at University of Edinburgh, spanning medical, veterinary and biological realms. Our staff comprises highly skilled and motivated individuals who are dedicated to delivering high quality outputs in collaboration with colleagues across the spectrum of the biomedical sciences.

Over 20 years experience

providing genomics services to life science researchers

Versatile Sequencing Instrumentation

delivering high-throughput, next generation sequencing data

Recognised Facilities

Our facilities are recognised by three of the UK’s leading Biomedical Research Councils

Experienced training provider

recognised as a nationally-important training resource by ELIXIR-UK

22 +

years experience of providing genomics services

1000 +

students trained on our courses

10 +

gigabases per day are able to be generated by our long read sequencing platforms

Testimonials

feedback from our collaborators and service users

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“Really excellent. I learned so much and have never loved coding so much.”

 

“Introduction to Python for Biologists” Student, April 2017

“I really enjoyed the workshop and I thought it was extremely well organised and taught.”

“RNA-seq Data Analysis” Student, May 2017

“Thanks to brilliant @Nathcmedd for transforming me from completely clueless to vaguely competent in just 3 days! 100% recommend for anyone looking to get into coding!”

“R for Biologists” Student, August 2022

“I thought it would be painful but it was actually fun!! #linux course. Thanks Tim & Nathan”

“Introduction to Linux for Genomics” Student, November 2021

“Really enjoyed the last few days of the “R for biologists course” of @edgenome. Thanks @nathcmedd  for the great introduction! Can highly recommend to anyone who wants to have a first try with R”

“R for Biologists” Student, April 2022

“Great learning from someone with a biology background rather than computer science – meant we were on the same wavelength.”

“Introduction to Python for Biologists” Student, February 2016

“Fantastic long reads bioinformatics workshop from @edgenome, superbly setup, good mix of theory and hands-on with @nanopore data. Also @urmi208 is a brilliant instructor, effortlessly handling a very mixed skills bunch of people – and all that, online, hats off!”

“Introduction to Long-read Bioinformatics” Student, May 2021

“Loved it! I’m now itching to get my hands on my RNA-seq data and analyse it myself.”

“RNA-seq Data Analysis” Student, November 2014

“Just what I needed to start writing more complex code.”

“Advanced Python for Biologists” Student, August 2015

“I also liked the fact that Martin spent a good amount of one on one time talking to people helping explain specific concepts and giving people advice on their personal academic projects.”

“Advanced Python for Biologists” Student, July 2016

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“Fantastic long reads bioinformatics workshop from @edgenome, superbly setup, good mix of theory and hands-on with @nanopore data. Also @urmi208 is a brilliant instructor, effortlessly handling a very mixed skills bunch of people – and all that, online, hats off!”

“Introduction to Long-read Bioinformatics” Student, May 2021

“Having never used Linux before I came away with a working knowledge of the command-line and the confidence to use it.”

“Introduction to Linux for Genomics” Student, May 2016

“I thought it would be painful but it was actually fun!! #linux course. Thanks Tim & Nathan”

“Introduction to Linux for Genomics” Student, November 2021

“I really enjoyed the workshop and I thought it was extremely well organised and taught.”

“RNA-seq Data Analysis” Student, May 2017

“Loved it! I’m now itching to get my hands on my RNA-seq data and analyse it myself.”

“RNA-seq Data Analysis” Student, November 2014

“I also liked the fact that Martin spent a good amount of one on one time talking to people helping explain specific concepts and giving people advice on their personal academic projects.”

“Advanced Python for Biologists” Student, July 2016

Testimonials

feedback from our collaborators and service users

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“Just what I needed to start writing more complex code.”

“Advanced Python for Biologists” Student, August 2015

“Really enjoyed the last few days of the “R for biologists course” of @edgenome. Thanks @nathcmedd  for the great introduction! Can highly recommend to anyone who wants to have a first try with R”

“R for Biologists” Student, April 2022

“Really excellent. I learned so much and have never loved coding so much.”

 

“Introduction to Python for Biologists” Student, April 2017

“Loved it! I’m now itching to get my hands on my RNA-seq data and analyse it myself.”

“RNA-seq Data Analysis” Student, November 2014

“Great learning from someone with a biology background rather than computer science – meant we were on the same wavelength.”

“Introduction to Python for Biologists” Student, February 2016

“Fantastic long reads bioinformatics workshop from @edgenome, superbly setup, good mix of theory and hands-on with @nanopore data. Also @urmi208 is a brilliant instructor, effortlessly handling a very mixed skills bunch of people – and all that, online, hats off!”

“Introduction to Long-read Bioinformatics” Student, May 2021

“I really enjoyed the workshop and I thought it was extremely well organised and taught.”

“RNA-seq Data Analysis” Student, May 2017

“Thanks to brilliant @Nathcmedd for transforming me from completely clueless to vaguely competent in just 3 days! 100% recommend for anyone looking to get into coding!”

“R for Biologists” Student, August 2022

“I thought it would be painful but it was actually fun!! #linux course. Thanks Tim & Nathan”

“Introduction to Linux for Genomics” Student, November 2021

“Having never used Linux before I came away with a working knowledge of the command-line and the confidence to use it.”

“Introduction to Linux for Genomics” Student, May 2016

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“Fantastic long reads bioinformatics workshop from @edgenome, superbly setup, good mix of theory and hands-on with @nanopore data. Also @urmi208 is a brilliant instructor, effortlessly handling a very mixed skills bunch of people – and all that, online, hats off!”

“Introduction to Long-read Bioinformatics” Student, May 2021

“Having never used Linux before I came away with a working knowledge of the command-line and the confidence to use it.”

“Introduction to Linux for Genomics” Student, May 2016

“I thought it would be painful but it was actually fun!! #linux course. Thanks Tim & Nathan”

“Introduction to Linux for Genomics” Student, November 2021

“I really enjoyed the workshop and I thought it was extremely well organised and taught.”

“RNA-seq Data Analysis” Student, May 2017

“Loved it! I’m now itching to get my hands on my RNA-seq data and analyse it myself.”

“RNA-seq Data Analysis” Student, November 2014

“I also liked the fact that Martin spent a good amount of one on one time talking to people helping explain specific concepts and giving people advice on their personal academic projects.”

“Advanced Python for Biologists” Student, July 2016

Publications

Edinburgh Genomics supports collaborators from the conception of an experimental programme through to publication of the results. We are proud to be involved in so many ground-breaking studies. The facility also conducts its own research, and the facility academic staff have active, genomics- and bioinformatics-focussed research programmes. A current list of publications that are based on facility-generated data can be found on Edinburgh Research Explorer.

1300 +

peer-reviewed publications
supported by our work
Edinburgh Research Explorer

Upcoming Training Courses

100 +

training courses delivered

Upcoming Events

All Training Courses
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News

27 May, 2024

65th NextgenBUG Meeting in Edinburgh, May 30th

Edinburgh Genomics is hosting a new edition of the Next Generation Bioinformatics User Group meeting (NextGenBUG). This new edition, the 65th meeting, will take place on May 30th from 12:30 to 17:00 at the University of Edinburgh, King’s Buildings campus (Murchison House, Room 1.19). As with previous meetings, this event…
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11 Aug, 2023

Edinburgh Genomics acquires a PacBio Revio System

Edinburgh Genomics has recently acquired the new Revio system, a state-of-the-art long-read sequencer developed by Pacific Biosciences (PacBio). This acquisition has been made possible through a significant grant from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). The Revio system can read long sections of genetic material, enabling scientists to…
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Edinburgh Genomics Follow

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edgenome Edinburgh Genomics @edgenome ·
13 Nov

Thrilled by today's seminar on long-read sequencing in #microbial #genomics! Huge thanks to @PacBio @boothroydgav @KaurKirren for sharing such fascinating insights. And to everyone who joined us—hope you found it as inspiring and impactful as we did! 🧬🦠💜

#LongRead #Sequencing

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edgenome Edinburgh Genomics @edgenome ·
11 Nov

We love this photo of our wonderful EdGe members, Ana and Helen, showing off our lab #Sustainability award from @EdSust! 💚

We're incredibly proud to work toward a #sustainable future and thrilled to see our team’s hard work recognised on this journey!
#SustainabilityInScience

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