Training and education
We provide workshops on different kinds of bioinformatics analyses and pipelines, project supervisions and training for researchers and students undertaking graduate studies particularly in bioinformatics and computational biology.
We offer laboratory techniques training modules at our Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) training lab at our Melbourne Burwood Campus. These include DNA/RNA extraction, quality control for NGS, microbiome metagenomics, whole genome library preparation and RNA sequence library preparation.
Study and research options
- Deakin’s undergraduate Bachelor of Science offers a major in genomics.
- Research studies through Deakin’s Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Higher Degree by Research degree.
Research applications
Our facility has a number of research applications including:
- genome and transcriptome assembly for non-model species
- resequencing
- skim sequencing for population and conservation genetic applications
- functional genomes and the genetic basis of sex determination
- SNP profiling
- identification of diagnostic markers and association studies
- molecular-based selective breeding for aquatic species and non-traditional agricultural species
- biodiversity-related studies including evolutionary and molecular taxonomy, dietary studies, metabarcoding of environmental samples and environmental DNA.
Our available services
We provide bespoke sample preparation and bioinformatics services and support. This is offered through collaboration, fee-for-service or training partnerships. We can also offer low-cost, high-volume sequencing to suit any project needs using our onsite NovaSeq 6000 commercial scale sequencer.
If you have a need to assemble large and complex genomes for non-model organisms, you’ll benefit from our state-of-the-art approach using a combination of short and long read sequencing and custom bioinformatics pipelines.
Request a service quote
Please contact us for assistance with experimental design, wet lab training, bioinformatics analysis and quotations. Get in touch with our team to find out how we can help you with your project.
Our staff
Genomics facility operations and NGS Training Lab, Burwood
Dr Stella Loke
Genomics facility operations, Waurn Ponds
Yin Peng Lee
Genomics facility operations, Waurn Ponds
Dr Yen Ting Wong
Contact us
Deakin Genomics Centre
School of Life and Environmental Sciences
Deakin University
Melbourne Burwood Campus
221 Burwood Highway
Burwood Victoria 3125
Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Training Lab
School of Life and Environmental Sciences
Deakin University
Melbourne Burwood Campus
221 Burwood Highway
Burwood Victoria 3125