Research projects

Advances in synthetic genomics have opened new pathways for engineering biology, enabling the rapid design and construction of biological systems at scale for innovative applications and to address fundamental scientific questions.

Bringing together an international and multidisciplinary team to study the scientific, structural, and cultural factors that drive the spread of non-viral gastroenteritis.

Using natural diversity to identify new markers or genes for key agricultural traits

Characterising the epigenome of the human placenta

A user-driven platform for integrating and sharing plant genomic information.

Resolving genome and community dynamics from environmental change by applying newly-developed tools to complex microbiomes.

Identifying genes involved in the biosynthesis of metabolites with medicinal properties

Developing tools for assembly of metagenomic sequence data.

Develop, test, and refine new computational tools and technologies to uncover hidden aspects of biodiversity.

Protecting the future of this vital staple food by generating genomics data and training breeders.