Genomics Research
Genomics Research Scientists
- Dr Anette Becher
- Dr Mik Black
- Dr Chris Brown
- Associate Professor Peter Dearden
- Professor Neil Gemmell
- Dr Grant Jacobs
- Professor Martin Kennedy
- John McEwan
- Dr John Pearson
- Emeritus Professor George Petersen
- Associate Professor Russell Poulter
- Professor Anthony Reeve
- Professor Warren Tate
- Professor Graham Wallis
Modern genetics requires the study of whole genomes using bioinformatics. Genetics Otago researchers have been involved in the sequencing of the genomes of Sheep, Platypus, Bees, Aphids and a number of microbes. Genetics Otago researchers have considerable experience in genome annotation and assembly. Modern pyrosequencing techniques are also used by Genetics Otago researchers, to sequence novel genomes, for transcriptomics and for epigenetic studies. Genetics Otago members also have huge experience in the use of microarray technologies for transcriptomics, gene discovery and complex disease genetics.
Bioinformatics is key to unlocking genomics discoveries. Genetics Otago researchers have world class bioinformatics expertise both in the analysis of genomic data and in the development of novel tools to analyze genomes and transcriptomes. Genome mining studies focussing on genes, transposons and SNPs by Genetics Otago researchers are providing novel information about all aspects of genetics, and providing novel tools for biology based industries.