CVR Translational Hub - Genomics
- Using next-generation sequencing (NGS) to detect and characterise viral genomes to inform the development of diagnostics.
- Applying NGS and metagenomic approaches for novel pathogen discovery and genomic surveillance
- Conducting wastewater-based surveillance to support early outbreak detection and community-level monitoring
- Creating software tools and AI methods for:
– Drug target discovery
– Immunogen design
– Host species range prediction - Supporting genomic data integration for NHS and UKHSA use
- Contributing to pandemic preparedness through early detection, variant tracking, and pathogen characterisation
- Supporting policy engagement through genomic intelligence and risk assessment
Our genomics expertise harnesses the power of next-generation sequencing and computational biology to advance pathogen research and public health surveillance.
We develop innovative diagnostics based on viral genome detection and characterization using next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies. Our metagenomic approaches enable novel pathogen discovery and comprehensive genomic surveillance across diverse sample types.
Our wastewater-based surveillance programs provide early outbreak detection capabilities and community-level monitoring, offering crucial insights for public health decision-making. We create sophisticated software tools and AI-powered methods for drug target discovery, immunogen design, and host species range prediction.
We support seamless genomic data integration for NHS and UKHSA applications, ensuring our research directly benefits public health initiatives. Our work contributes to pandemic preparedness through early pathogen detection, variant tracking, and comprehensive pathogen characterization.
We provide policy engagement support through genomic intelligence and evidence-based risk assessment, helping inform critical public health decisions.
