Research Centers

The Bauer Center for Genomics Research
An interdepartmental initiative at Harvard University to find general principles that help to explain the structure, behavior, and evolution of cells and organisms. Site features research profiles, job and undergraduate opportunities, and publications.
http://sysbio.harvard.edu/csb/

Beijing Genomics Institute
Large scale genome sequencing research center. Located in Beijing, China.
http://www.genomics.org.cn/en/

Breeding and Genetics Dept: Sugar Crops Research Institute
Dr Khaled A. M. Khaled provides his CV and information on the research being carried out at the Institute on sugar cane, sugar beet and sweet sorghum.
http://www.freewebs.com/khbreeding97/

Broad Institute
A collaboration of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University. Focused on genetic research in the areas of cancer, genome biology, human disease and computational biology.
http://www.broad.mit.edu/

The Chen Laboratory: University of Texas at Austin
Studies the mechanisms and evolution of polyploidy and genome function. Polyploidy can be found throughout the evolutionary history of all eukaryotes, including many plants and some animals.
http://polyploidy.biosci.utexas.edu/

Chromosome Laboratory
Developing more sensitive and rapid molecular cytogenetic analyses for use in human clinical cytogenetics. Part of the Dept. of Clinical Genetics, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
http://www.chromosomelab.dk

Cornell Genomics Initiative
Undertake a range of research programs and curriculum developments. Includes research area focus, faculty profiles, news, events, and job opportunities.
http://www.genomics.cornell.edu/

Department of Genetic Engineering - Jordan University
Features articles, learning center, discussion forum, newsletter, and related links.
http://www.geneinfo.net

Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School
Undertake biomedical research in computational, chromosomal, and developmental genetics. Information of courses, software, hardware, people, and related links.
http://genetics.med.harvard.edu/

Division of Genetic Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Homepage of Division of Genetic Medicine. Describes bioinformatic techniques being used, current research projects and faculty, current job openings.
http://dna.mc.vanderbilt.edu

Division of Molecular Genetics
Columbia University Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Molecular Genetics. Main research focus is on obesity and type II diabetes.
http://www.cumc.columbia.edu/dept/pediatrics/molec/molec.html

DNA Sequencing and Genomics Research Center
Research on improving DNA sequencing technology and genetic research. Includes links to projects, papers, protocols and patents. Located at La Trobe University, Australia.
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/dna-sequencing/

The European Nutrigenomics Organisation
Network for integrating nutritional genomics researchers. EU funded.
http://www.nugo.org/

Evolutionary Genetics Group, Groningen University
Focuses on evolutionary genetics questions, in particular, how genetic structure and variation affect evolutionary and ecological processes. Features staff profiles, publications, and education opportunities. Located in Haren, The Netherlands
http://www.rug.nl/biologie/onderzoek/onderzoekGroepen/evolutionaryGenetics/index

Folkhälsan Institute of Genetics
Research on the molecular background of inherited human disorders. Departments include molecular, population, and diabetes genetics. Located in the University of Helsinki, Finland.
http://www.folkhalsan.fi/default.asp?path=228;273;280;428;287

Free University Berlin - Genetics Group
Aims to understand the regulation and function of genes in eukaryotes using the model organism Drosophila melanogaster. Research data, lectures, research opportunities, and current events. Located in Berlin, Germany.
http://genetik.fu-berlin.de/instengl/indexengl.html

Genetic Information Research Institute
Promotes original peer-reviewed, public domain research on genetic information. Includes a database of prototypic sequences and a monthly journal, both requiring registration.
http://www.girinst.org/

Genetics of Mental Retardation and Cortical Malformations
Research group located in Marseille, France. Studying mental retardation and cortical malformations.
http://www.germaco.net/index_gb.html

Genetics Program - Boston University Medical School
Research to discover the links between complex human disease and genes. Provides details of programs, seminars, opportunities, news and staff.
http://genetics.bumc.bu.edu/

Genome Atlantic
One of five regional centres of Genome Canada. A not-for-profit corporation promoting genomics research in Canada.
http://www.genomeatlantic.ca/

Genome Bioinformatics Research Laboratory
Focuses on the gene regulation and bioinformatics. Site features research, resources and data sets, courses and seminars and publications. Located in Spain.
http://www1.imim.es/

Genome Biology at UTA
Information about the genome biology group at University of Texas at Arlington.
http://biology.uta.edu/genome_group/

Genome Institute Of Singapore
Research institute focused on technology, genetics and biology towards the goal of individualized medicine. Links to publications, research areas, and job opportunities.
http://www.gis.a-star.edu.sg/internet/site/

Genome Sequencing Center - Washington University in St. Louis Medical School
Focuses on the large scale DNA and genome sequence. Site features databases, clone libraries, and sequence data from a range of genomes including human, mouse, and C.elegans.
http://genome.wustl.edu/

The Histone Code
The Judd Rice Lab at USC, California, is studying the molecular pathways that establish various histone codes and elucidate their roles in human development and disease. Includes publications and protocols for download.
http://www.histonecode.com/

International Center for Public Health - Center for Applied Genomics
Research in biology and medicine using novel functional genomic approaches including the application and further development of DNA microarray technology.
http://www.cag.icph.org/index.htm

John Innes Centre Genome Laboratory
A BBSRC funded, non-profit laboratory providing a state of the art genomics service across a wide range of applications including DNA sequencing, genotyping, tilling, microarrays and DNA extraction, as well as library management and distribution.
http://jicgenomelab.co.uk

Kazusa DNA Research Institute
Undertakes large scale DNA sequencing projects. Features organization and staff, research projects, databases, and related links. Located in Japan.
http://www.kazusa.or.jp/e/

Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics
Research includes molecular mechanisms of the DNA replication, the recombination, the proteinbiosynthesis and the ribosomen structure. Features research groups, structure and history, and events.
http://www.mpimg-berlin-dahlem.mpg.de/

Minas Gerais Genome Network
Characterising the transcriptome of the human parasite Schistosoma mansoni using DNA sequencing and microarrays.
http://rgmg.cpqrr.fiocruz.br

National Gene Vector Biorepository
A resource for academic investigators and others conducting gene therapy research focused on the four areas of archiving services, insertional site analysis, pharmacology and toxicology resources, and a reagent repository.
http://ngvbcc.org

Stanford Genome Technology Center
Develops new technologies to address important biological questions. Features a range of active and completed sequencing projects. Includes links to related departments and subjects. Located in Palo Alto, California.
http://www-sequence.stanford.edu/

Stanford Medical Genetics
Provides information on the labs and the research being undertaken in each, with details of courses, students and staff.
http://genetics.stanford.edu/

Translational Genomics Research Institute
Non profit organisation which aims to translate genomic discoveries into advances in human health. Located in Arizona, USA.
http://www.tgen.org/

University of Wisconsin Laboratory of Genetics
Features graduate programs, courses, faculty, research, and staff profiles.
http://www.genetics.wisc.edu/

The University of Oklahoma's Advanced Center for Genome Technology
Contains methods, protocols and data for human, mouse, bacterial, and fungal genomic and cDNA sequencing projects
http://www.genome.ou.edu/

Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute
Undertakes genome research involving large scale sequencing and analysis. Includes databases and career information.
http://www.sanger.ac.uk/