We support internal and external research in environmental, biodiversity, agricultural and aquaculture related projects. We also help support human, health and medical related projects. Through our use of high throughput, low cost, and short and long read sequencing platforms, we seek to establish meaningful teaching, research and industry collaborations.
The Centre provides workshops on different kinds of bioinformatics analyses and pipelines, project supervisions and training for researchers and students undertaking graduate studies, particularly in bioinformatics and computational biology.
We offer laboratory techniques training modules in our Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) training lab at the Melbourne Burwood Campus. These include DNA/RNA extraction, quality control for NGS, microbiome metagenomics, whole genome library preparation and RNA sequence library preparation.
We provide bespoke sample preparation and bioinformatics services and support. This is offered through collaboration, fee-for-service or training partnerships. We can also offer low-cost, high-volume sequencing to suit any project needs using our onsite NovaSeq 6000 commercial scale sequencer.
If you have a need to assemble large and complex genomes for non-model organisms, you’ll benefit from our state-of-the-art approach using a combination of short and long read sequencing and custom bioinformatics pipelines.
Please contact us for assistance with experimental design, wet lab training, bioinformatics analysis and quotations. Get in touch with our team to find out how we can help you with your project.
When you study science at Deakin you begin your journey with a University ranked in the top 1% globally for life sciences and medicine. You’ll undertake team-based projects and hands-on experience, so you can hit the ground running when you graduate.
Our centre offers a range of equipment and advanced technology that support projects and programs within the School of Life and Environmental Sciences.
We have a range of DNA sequencing equipment such as:
We can also arrange sample preparation through:
We have a number of services providing microbiome sequencing such as:
The Centre has the capacity to support a wide range of research projects, including genome and transcriptome assembly for non-model species, resequencing and skim sequencing for population and conservation genetic applications. We can also provide the following services:
Our team is passionate about genomic research and provides professional knowledge and support to students, staff, researchers and the general public.
Genomics facility operations and NGS Training Lab, Burwood
Dr Stella Loke
Genomics facility operations, Waurn Ponds
Dr Yen Ting Wong
If you have further questions about the Deakin Genomics Centre or Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Training Lab, please get in touch.
