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Decoding Living Systems

A hub of life science research, training, and innovation focused on understanding the natural world through the lens of genomics

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Researcher Tom Brabbs in the genomics labs at EI

High-performance sequencing

Scalable short and long-read sequencing workflows by genomics experts
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Automation and engineering biology

The Earlham Biofoundry applies molecular and microbiological workflows to revolutionise the speed and scale of research
The Vizgen MERSCOPE equipment

Single-cell and spatial analysis

Supporting all stages of a single- or multi-cell analysis, from cell isolation, to library preparation, sequencing, and analysis.

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15 Oct - 15 Oct 2025
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EI Innovate 2025

Activating new partnerships to fuel change through collaboration and innovation
20 Jan - 21 Jan 2026
Scientific training

Nanopore metagenomics: from sample to analysis 2026

In this in-person workshop, learn how to extract DNA from metagenomic samples, prepare libraries, carry out nanopore sequencing and analyse data.
11 Mar - 11 Mar 2026
Scientific training

Automation and Engineering Biology for Plant & Microbial Systems 

A one-day practical and theoretical workshop covering Biofoundries high throughput applications, DoE (design of experiments) and Engineering Biology pipelines.
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