Computational Genomics: Analysis and Training

The CGAT programme

The CGAT programme is a 5-year strategic training award by the MRC Strategy Board. The programme helps to address the UK-wide shortage of computational biologists capable of analysing and interpreting next-generation sequencing data sets. The programme trains post-doctoral researchers in next-generation sequencing analyses while at the same time providing analytical capacity to UK-based experimental groups.

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... 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.

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       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.

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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.