the ISG aims to establish a world-class program for research and training in Genomics and in Personalized Medicine
Fast Facts:
(1) the ISG is on floors 2 & 3 of the Engineering Science Building;
(2) the ISG consists of 138 members from across UConn campuses and The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine;
(3) the ISG is represented by 10 UConn Schools and Colleges;
(4) over 414 million in grant funds were awarded to ISG members;
(5) the ISG has 13 Industry Partners
Enabled by the programs and support services developed under the ISG,genomics has been classified as an area of strength at UConn and one of the largest areas of growth at UConn
the ISG supports 4 core facilities that provide sequencing, analysis, and computational services
Pictured: The Center for Genome Innovation (CGI)
the ISG has established graduate training
through its 6 academic programs as well as undergraduate training through entrepreneurial research opportunities and workforce partner funded classes.
the ISG hosts several workshops, conferences and special events throughout the year
Pictured: Ph.D. Candidate Geno Villafano discussing research in the Core Lab during an ISG poster presentation.
Message from the Director
The Institute for Systems Genomics (ISG) aims to promote world-class research and training in genomics and personalized medicine.
The dedicated faculty and staff of the ISG’s ecosystem are training the next generation of genome scientists through collaborative, vigorous, and innovative research programs in areas related to functional and systems genomics; computational biology and bioinformatics; human, mammalian, microbial, pharmacological, immunological, statistical, and population genomics; and educational, ethical, legal, and social implications of genomic science and medicine.
"This Institute gives UConn another wonderful opportunity to become internationally prominent in the field of genomics, a discipline that is being recognized more and more for its importance in clinical medicine,” explains Rachel O'Neill, director of the ISG.
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