Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) today announced that the British Columbia Cancer Agency's (BCCA) Genome Science Center has joined the Illumina Genome Network (IGN). IGN is designed to link researchers needing large-scale whole human genome sequencing with leading institutions that provide this application as a service using industry-leading Illumina sequencing platforms.
"Whole human genome sequencing is an essential tool for identifying and understanding the genetic underpinnings of human disease, with high-quality data needed to determine the subtle variations between individuals or patient populations," said Tristan Orpin, Sr. Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Illumina. "The BCCA Genome Science Centre has earned a reputation as a key source of innovative genomic research and analysis, and we are pleased their wealth of experience will now be available through the Illumina Genome Network."
"Illumina sequencers have powered our research into the human genome, and enabled us to make significant contributions to Canadian and international sequencing projects," said Marco Marra, Ph.D., Director of the BCCA Genome Science Centre. "We are looking forward to working with other researchers in their efforts to illuminate the changes in the human genome that impact biological mechanisms."
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