Cologne Center for Genomics
The Cologne Center for Genomics (CCG) is a central research institute of the University of Cologne dedicated to promoting genomic research by facilitating advanced instrumentation, expertise and cross-campus collaboration. The CCG is part of the West German Genome Center (WGGC), a joint scientific organization of the Universities in Aachen, Bonn, Düsseldorf and Cologne. Together the four sites combine a very broad spectrum of technology and expertise in the field of genomics.
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Contact
Prof. Dr. Dr. Michal R. Schweiger
Managing Director of the Cologne Center for Genomics and Director of the Institute for Translational Epigenetics
Address
Cologne Center for Genomics (CCG)
University of Cologne
Weyertal 115b
50931 Cologne
Germany
email: ccg-office(at)uni-koeln(dot)de
News
New device speeds up genome sequencing
The new Illumina NovaSeq X Plus system expands the equipment inventory at the University of Cologne’s Cologne Center for Genomics and opens up new technical possibilities in research and medical care.
The West German Genome Center is expanding its administrative office
Iuliia Novoselova is taking over the administrative office
+++ Still applicable - Funding opportunities for high-throughput sequencing +++
The DFG opens up further options for applying for sequencing costs in projects.
NRW university consortium consolidates top genome research facility
The West German Genome Center has been re-established on a new legal basis, allowing it to continue its internationally competitive genome research in the medical field and the life sciences. The center provides state-of-the-art genome technologies for medical and biodiversity research, plant breeding and other areas of genetics.
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Events
23Jun
CCG Seminar by Peter Kreuzaler
One size doesn't fit it all. Spatial omics across scales.
14Jul
CCG Seminar by Shahid Mahmood Baig
Recessive Disorders in Pakistan: Global Collaboration and the Precision Medicine Frontier