The CGAT Programme
CGAT offers free analytical capacity to UK-based experimental groups. We collaborate on projects of the highest scientific quality and employ a joint first-authorship model.
At the same time CGAT trains post-doctoral researchers in next-generation sequencing analyses, thereby addressing the UK-wide shortage of computational biologists with skills and expertise in this area.
CGAT is funded by a 5-year strategic training award from the MRC Strategy Board.
Analysis of next-generation sequencing data
CGAT assists UK groups in their analysis of next-generation sequencing data. CGAT provides expertise, computational capacity and a dedicated post-doctoral researcher. CGAT is a scientific programme and not a service. Assistance is provided on a collaborative basis, and focused on gleaning important biological conclusions from large data sets.
Training in computational genomics
CGAT trains scientists at post-doctoral level in the analysis of next-generation sequencing data. Post-doctoral trainees in the CGAT group benefit from in-house training, but also the biological insights of collaborators. Working on a variety of projects, trainees accumulate expertise in genome sequencing-related fields, as well as high profile publications.
MRC Sequencing Hubs
CGAT has no sequencing capability of its own. However, CGAT is part of MRC strategy to invest in next-generation sequencing technologies. The central pillar of MRC strategy is its funding of four sequencing hubs across the UK (see the MRC announcement). CGAT provides expertise that complements the hubs’ existing analytical strengths whilst extending UK capacity in the interpretation of genome-scale data sets.
News
CGAT Computational Genomics Lecture Series 2013
CGAT's highly successful lecture series is running for the second year. Details of dates, times and speakers are available here.
Recruitment
CGAT has no vacancies at present.
Projects
For information about submitting a project proposal or to download the CGAT project proposal template
