Exploring Omics with CAT: A Gateway to Genomic and Spatial InsightJoin us for the inaugural session of Exploring Omics with Centre for Advanced Technologies (CAT), an exciting opportunity co-hosted by the Centre for Health Genomics and Informatics (CHGI) and Applied Spatial Omics Centre (ASOC). This session provides an inspiring overview of genomics and spatial omics, unveiling emerging best practices, innovative analytical approaches, and the invaluable tools and resources available through CAT. Created for researchers, trainees, and principal investigators, this seminar aims to spark interdisciplinary understanding and illuminate pathways for collaboration across the dynamic landscape of omics-driven research. Venue
Agenda
About Centre for Health Genomics and Informatics (CHGI)
"Creating the future of health" is the vision for the CSM's Strategic Plan, and the Cumming School of Medicine has committed over $7M to the establishment of the CHGI since its inception. A number of other Faculties, Institutes, Centres, and stake-holders have partnered with the CSM in supporting the growth and operations of the CHGI. Currently, these include: The CHGI's services are not limited to the Cumming School of Medicine or its supporting partners, and are offered equally to all researchers associated with the University of Calgary, regardless of department or faculty. External requests from other academic, government or commercial sources may also be considered (different fees apply). Management of the CHGI is divided between our Lab Manager, Shelly Wegener, and our Bioinformatics Manager, Dr. Paul Gordon. Our history
Together, Dr. Pon and Dr. Sensen (who was then the Director of the Centre for Advanced Technologies) recognized the growing need for a local next-generation sequencing facility. However, the high cost of developing a facility was a major obstacle. It took the leadership and vision of Dr. Brent Scott (Executive Director, Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute) to drive forward a plan for a joint genomics platform between the Alberta Children’s Hospital and Faculty of Medicine. In 2009, Dr. Scott obtained a five-year funding envelop, with $5.8M from the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation and $2M from the Faculty of Medicine (later renamed the Cumming School of Medicine in 2014). This startup funding was used to establish two lab sites. One lab was built in the University’s Health Sciences Centre to support genomics for basic and clinical research. The other site was established within the Alberta Children’s Hospital Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory for the development of next-gen genetic tests for clinical use. It has since merged with the Genetics and Genomics Laboratory. IT infrastructure from the former Genome Canada platform was re-purposed to support the bioinformatics needs of both labs. Our Genomics and Informatics platform opened in 2011 under Dr. Scott and the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute (ACHRI). The facility has operated many next-gen sequencers over the years, evolving with developments in technology. The first sequencer, a Life Technologies SOLiD 4, was soon followed by two SOLiD 5500xl instruments and an Ion Torrent PGM. In 2014 and 2015, Illumina MiSeq and NextSeq 500 sequencers were added. During this time, the platform developed as a partnership between many stakeholders who contributed financially or through in-kind donations, and helped the platform grow. In 2016, the ACHRI Genomics and Informatics platform officially became the Cumming School of Medicine Centre for Health Genomics and Informatics. Executive leadership was passed to Dr. Francois Bernier upon Dr. Scott’s retirement in 2018. ACHRI received a Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI) Innovation Fund award for Precision Medicine and the Genetic Diseases of Childhood in 2018. Among the many new capabilities being funded by this award is our capacity for whole human genome sequencing, which will help position the University of Calgary as a provincial leader in Precision Health. About Applied Spatial Omics Centre (ASOC)
Our mission
Spatial omics services Available platforms For more information, visit our web at ASOC.ucalgary.ca. |
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Exploring Omics with CAT: A Gateway to Genomic and Spatial InsightJoin us for the inaugural session of Exploring Omics with Centre for Centre for Advanced Technologies (CAT), an exciting opportunity co-hosted by the Centre for Health Genomics and Informatics (CHGI) and Applied Spatial Omics Centre (ASOC). This session provides an inspiring overview of genomics and spatial omics, unveiling emerging best practices, innovative analytical approaches, and the invaluable tools and resources available through CAT. Created for researchers, trainees, and principal investigators, this seminar aims to spark interdisciplinary understanding and illuminate pathways for collaboration across the dynamic landscape of omics-driven research. Venue
Agenda
About Centre for Health Genomics and Informatics (CHGI)
"Creating the future of health" is the vision for the CSM's Strategic Plan, and the Cumming School of Medicine has committed over $7M to the establishment of the CHGI since its inception. A number of other Faculties, Institutes, Centres, and stake-holders have partnered with the CSM in supporting the growth and operations of the CHGI. Currently, these include: The CHGI's services are not limited to the Cumming School of Medicine or its supporting partners, and are offered equally to all researchers associated with the University of Calgary, regardless of department or faculty. External requests from other academic, government or commercial sources may also be considered (different fees apply). Management of the CHGI is divided between our Lab Manager, Shelly Wegener, and our Bioinformatics Manager, Dr. Paul Gordon. Our history
Together, Dr. Pon and Dr. Sensen (who was then the Director of the Centre for Advanced Technologies) recognized the growing need for a local next-generation sequencing facility. However, the high cost of developing a facility was a major obstacle. It took the leadership and vision of Dr. Brent Scott (Executive Director, Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute) to drive forward a plan for a joint genomics platform between the Alberta Children’s Hospital and Faculty of Medicine. In 2009, Dr. Scott obtained a five-year funding envelop, with $5.8M from the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation and $2M from the Faculty of Medicine (later renamed the Cumming School of Medicine in 2014). This startup funding was used to establish two lab sites. One lab was built in the University’s Health Sciences Centre to support genomics for basic and clinical research. The other site was established within the Alberta Children’s Hospital Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory for the development of next-gen genetic tests for clinical use. It has since merged with the Genetics and Genomics Laboratory. IT infrastructure from the former Genome Canada platform was re-purposed to support the bioinformatics needs of both labs. Our Genomics and Informatics platform opened in 2011 under Dr. Scott and the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute (ACHRI). The facility has operated many next-gen sequencers over the years, evolving with developments in technology. The first sequencer, a Life Technologies SOLiD 4, was soon followed by two SOLiD 5500xl instruments and an Ion Torrent PGM. In 2014 and 2015, Illumina MiSeq and NextSeq 500 sequencers were added. During this time, the platform developed as a partnership between many stakeholders who contributed financially or through in-kind donations, and helped the platform grow. In 2016, the ACHRI Genomics and Informatics platform officially became the Cumming School of Medicine Centre for Health Genomics and Informatics. Executive leadership was passed to Dr. Francois Bernier upon Dr. Scott’s retirement in 2018. ACHRI received a Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI) Innovation Fund award for Precision Medicine and the Genetic Diseases of Childhood in 2018. Among the many new capabilities being funded by this award is our capacity for whole human genome sequencing, which will help position the University of Calgary as a provincial leader in Precision Health. About Applied Spatial Omics Centre (ASOC)
Our mission
Spatial omics services Available platforms For more information, visit our web at ASOC.ucalgary.ca. |
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