The Bioinformatics Core supports biological research through collaboration, data analysis, and the development of computational workflows designed to meet the specific needs of each individual project. Our work spans the full breadth of modern biological inquiry—from experimental design through the
interpretation and visualization of complex data—emphasizing reproducibility, coherence, and scientific rigor.
We regularly assist researchers working with next-generation sequencing (NGS) data, encouraging early consultation to ensure experiments are structured with downstream analysis in mind. Our focus is on supporting the practical use of computational tools to extract meaningful biological insight.
Services and Expertise
Sequencing Data Analysis | Processing and interpretation of NGS datasets, including quality control, genome mapping, variant calling, and de novo assembly
Omics and Metagenomics | Analysis of microbial communities and mixed datasets, with emphasis on the biological context and associated research questions
Phylogenetics and Population Structure | Inference of evolutionary relationships and population genetic structure, incorporating metadata and environmental variables
Workflow Design | Development of scalable, and reproducible pipelines tailored to specific project needs; support for cloud-based, highperformance computing environments (e.g., Google Cloud)
AI and Machine Learning | Development of bioinformatics workflows that integrate machine learning or artificial intelligence to enhance recognition, classification, and prediction in biological datasets
Data Visualization | Custom figures and interactive visual tools to enhance exploration and communication of results; implemented in R or Python
Computational Support and Infrastructure | Guidance on the use of high-performance computing and storage solutions in Google Cloud and NextFlow Tower; assistance with open-source tool installation and environment configuration
Training and Knowledge Sharing | Workshops, small group training, and community-building through monthly meetings
Facilities and Resources
The Core operates with access to scalable compute environments, including Google Cloud resources configured specifically for research computing applications. We also support the use of an extensive library of open-source tools and maintain licenses for some commercial software such as Qiagen Genomics Workbench.
Custom solutions or pipelines can be deployed locally or across laboratory environments for east of use and long-term reproducibility.
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