The Bioinformatics and Data Centre provides new high-throughput techniques, e.g. next-generation sequencing (NGS) and proteomics for biomedical, clinical and pre-clinical research. Furthermore, a wide range of support in bioinformatics and statistics is available – from short term consultancy to long term project support and training.
As part of Genomic Medicine Sweden (GMS) and SciLifeLab Clinical Genomics, the facility also offers national competence and a wide network within the field.
Complementing areas of expertise
Marcela Davila and Per Sikora, who previously managed the two separate units, are now co-managing the Bioinformatics and Data Center, each with their own specialities.
“Both of us have complementing areas of expertise, and so does the members of our team. We can now increase the critical mass for knowledge transfer within the group, and collaborate much easier in all our projects,” Marcela said.
Marcela will be heading the bioinformatics part of the group, focusing on projects connected to biomedical and clinical research as well as training. This also includes support for clinical implementation projects with a focus on NGS applications, through the SciLifeLab Clinical Genomics Gothenburg (CGG) unit.
Per will be heading the informatics part of the group and will continue as the Gothenburg representative within GMS. His focus will be on IT and informatics infrastructures for both, GMS and the University of Gothenburg.
Improved access for researchers
The bioinformatics and statistics expertise in analysis, data-integration and visualization of multi-omics data, are all aimed to facilitate meaningful and trustworthy cutting-edge biomedical research.
“We hope our new setup will simplify the access to our support through a single contact point for current and future users,” Per said.
For researchers, the facility offers drop-in consultancy, as well as hands-on sessions where you can discuss your project, know what tool to use or what kind of analyses fit your data best.
