Catawba College and Eremid® Genomic Services have opened the Bill and Shari Graham Genomics Laboratory specializing in the training of the next generation of genomics scientists.
The Graham Genomics Lab will offer a unique undergraduate genomics course focusing on next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS), beginning in Spring 2023. Students will learn clinical laboratory procedures and develop the hands-on skills to perform the most challenging laboratory techniques. The Graham Genomics Lab will offer the only undergraduate NGS training in the United States, with training for real-world skills in the growing genomics arena.
The Graham Genomics Lab will boast next generation sequencing platforms from leading technology providers, including Illumina® and Pacific Biosystems. Students will acquire hands-on skills as they conduct research projects and work with innovative sequencing equipment. They will participate in multi-disciplinary, multi-platform research from concept through to data delivery and interpretation. This experience will provide them with a distinct advantage as they enter their careers and graduate programs.
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