ISO 17025 genomics
Genomics Laboratory
Sequencing, genotyping and bioinformatics
Accredited quality system
Turnaround in 5–15 working days
4 validated tests
5–15 working days
Turnaround
4
Tests offered
2
Resident scientists
3
Instrument platforms
Inside the laboratory
Next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics for human health, crop improvement, livestock genetics and environmental genomics.
Capabilities
Tests offered
- Whole genome sequencing
- Cancer gene panels
- Paternity and kinship
- Marker-assisted selection
Frequently asked
Sample requirements
- ≥ 1 µg high molecular weight DNA or 2 mL EDTA blood
- QC report if DNA is supplied
Pricing
From $180 per genome-scale sample
Equipment
- Illumina NovaSeq
- Oxford Nanopore
- High-performance compute cluster
Scientists
Prof. Nkemdirim Eze
Director of Genomics
Dr. Yohannes Tadesse
Lead Bioinformatician
Services
Services run by this laboratory
Cancer Genomic Profiling
Targeted tumour sequencing with therapy-matching interpretation.
ExplorePharmacogenomic Test
Match medication and dosage to the patient's metabolic genotype.
ExploreLivestock Genotyping
Parentage, trait and breeding-value genotyping.
ExploreResearch
Programmes using this facility
AI-Assisted Cancer Triage in Low-Resource Clinics
Late-stage presentation dominates cancer outcomes across the region because pathology capacity is concentrated in a handful of urban centres.
ExploreGenomics of Heat-Tolerant Indigenous Cattle
Crossbreeding for milk yield is eroding the heat and disease tolerance of indigenous breeds.
ExploreReady to get started?
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