Edinburgh Genomics, a genomics and bioinformatics facility, will close as part of a move to relocate specialist staff and technologies within one facility at the University of Edinburgh.
The move to Genetics Core, a research facility located within the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, will allow the University to consolidate its genomics expertise and services, providing new opportunities for investment and securing cutting-edge equipment.
Edinburgh Genomics will cease projects on 31st October 2025, to allow the transfer of staff and equipment to Genetics Core, and will close on 4th January 2025.
One Genomics Service
The expansion of Genetics Core at the University will create a resilient, world-leading genomics service with expertise spanning medical, veterinary and biological sciences fields.
Genetics Core provides support ranging from sample collection to genetic analysis, including DNA and RNA extraction, short and long read sequencing, digital PCR and high and low-throughput genotyping.
The service provided by Edinburgh Genomics is highly aligned with Genetics Core, both having supported research projects across the two Colleges as well as serving external customers.
Edinburgh Genomics’ Services
Edinburgh Genomics, based at the School of Biological Sciences on the King’s Buildings campus, provides advanced genomics services for the University’s researchers and customers across academia, government and industry.
Its long-read PacBio sequencing service, which has been key to securing competitive research funding in the School of Biological Sciences, will continue to be provided through Genetics Core.
Staff with bioinformatics expertise will continue to operate within the School of Biological Sciences to deliver teaching, and meet research needs and provide training to staff.
Review of Genomics Services
The creation of this single facility follows a review of genomics services across the College of Science and Engineering and the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine.
The review involved detailed consultation with the Edinburgh Genomics staff, users across the University and leadership from the College of Science and Engineering and the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine.
Both Colleges will work closely together in setting strategic directions for the new Genetics Core, making sure to support all students and staff with genomics research and educational activities.
“The creation of a genomics core facility that delivers for the whole University gives us a great opportunity to provide our researchers with the most advanced technologies, in a field that is rapidly evolving.”
Professor David Argyle and Professor Iain Gordon
Vice Principal and Head of College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Vice-Principal and Head of College of Science and Engineering
