UK Human Functional Genomics Initiative
The UK Human Functional Genomics Initiative is a collaborative network coordinated from the University of Exeter, aiming to advance the understanding of disease mechanisms by decoding gene functions. Leveraging technological advances in genomics, the initiative focuses on characterizing the functional consequences of genetic variants associated with human traits and disease. It brings together leading researchers, clinicians, and industry partners across four research clusters (Neurodevelopment, Molecular Mechanisms, Musculoskeletal, and Protein Post-Translational Modification) and a Data Coordination Centre, supported by a Functional Genomics Screening Laboratory at the Milner Therapeutics Institute. The initiative's mission is to drive the development of new treatments and interventions through open and reproducible science, utilizing cutting-edge technologies like gene editing, AI, and spatial transcriptomics.
UK Human Functional Genomics Initiative
The UK Human Functional Genomics Initiative is a collaborative network coordinated from the University of Exeter, aiming to advance the understanding of disease mechanisms by decoding gene functions. Leveraging technological advances in genomics, the initiative focuses on characterizing the functional consequences of genetic variants associated with human traits and disease. It brings together leading researchers, clinicians, and industry partners across four research clusters (Neurodevelopment, Molecular Mechanisms, Musculoskeletal, and Protein Post-Translational Modification) and a Data Coordination Centre, supported by a Functional Genomics Screening Laboratory at the Milner Therapeutics Institute. The initiative's mission is to drive the development of new treatments and interventions through open and reproducible science, utilizing cutting-edge technologies like gene editing, AI, and spatial transcriptomics.