GRC Bioinformatics
The Genomics Research Center (GRC) Bioinformatics group supports scientific discoveries at the University of Rochester and broader community by working collaboratively with researchers to maximize insights gained from high-throughput sequencing data. We provide end-to-end support in the research cycle including experimental design, service/collaborative analysis, and education/training. We continually test and implement emerging research technologies and analysis methods to most effectively support the research community. Reach out to discuss how we can support your research.
Education and Training
More information about the education and training initiatives of the GRC.
Introducing HyperGen
Empowering Genomics Research through Streamlined Pipelines.
To cite HyperGen in publications, please use the following in the text or acknowledgements:
Data was analyzed using HyperGen genomics analytics software, a Hyperion application, developed by the Wilmot Cancer Institute’s Technology and Innovation Group automating open-source and customized bioinformatics tools from the University of Rochester Genomics Research Center.
Bioinformatics team now onsite with hybrid schedule!
Our Bioinformatics team has space on the 5th floor and team members are available Monday and Wednesdays for in-person discussions. Please email us to schedule time so we can ensure we are available.
Room Location: 5.7582, near yellow elevators.
Phone: 585-275-6041
Momentum: Research IT
Next-generation computing platform that contains a collection of services managed by Research IT, available to any user with URMC credentials within SMD.
Some of the included services:
- R Studio with BioConductor and Tidyverse
- SAS Studio
- Jupyter notebooks, with pre-configured GPU tools, like PyTorch and RAPIDS
- Gitlab
- Globus data transfer tool
- Specialized imaging packages, like Freesurfer and Amira
- Virtual Linux Desktop, with browser-based GUI access