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NextSeq 2000

1st July 2020  -  Categories: Updates

NGI has recently acquired the latest NextSeq 2000 instrument from Illumina. It is currently being installed at the Stockholm site and will shortly be available for our users.

NGI summer 2020

10th June 2020  -  Categories: Updates

The NGI order portal will remain open during the summer and users are welcome to submit their sequencing orders. Orders and email queries will be handled as soon as possible, likely with an increased turnaround time. It is of utmost importance that no samples be delivered or shipped to NGI without prior contact with a […]

NGI awarded Chan Zuckerberg Initiative grant for nf-core

27th May 2020  -  Categories: Updates

The SciLifeLab National Genomics Infrastructure (NGI) has been awarded the high profile “Essential Open Source Software for Science” grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. The grant will be used to fund coordination and events for the Nextflow and nf-core projects.

EASI Genomics is launching an Extraordinary Call for COVID-19 related projects

18th May 2020  -  Categories: Updates

As a part of the EASI Genomics network NGI will provide services for this COVID-19 call. Apply now!

Long-Read Sequencing 2020 postponed

9th May 2020  -  Categories: Updates

Unfortunately, due to current events, the much anticipated Long Read Sequencing 2020 meeting will be postposed until 2021. The good news is that we have secured the same amazing venue and brilliant set of speakers for October 2021. We look forward to seeing you in Uppsala next year! For more information, see the LRUA 2021 […]

Covid-19 grant awarded to NGI

8th May 2020  -  Categories: Updates

We are thrilled to be awarded funds by SciLifeLab and KAW to develop rapid cDNA and direct RNA sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 using Oxford Nanopore.

New NGI website launched!

6th May 2020  -  Categories: Updates

We, the staff at NGI, are proud to present our new website; we hope it is useful and easy to navigate!

NGI during Covid-19 outbreak

8th April 2020  -  Categories: Updates

Information about operations at NGI during the Covid 19 outbreak.

NGI featured in “Vetenskapens värld”

26th March 2020  -  Categories: Updates

NGI was featured in an episode of the Swedish science TV-show "Vetenskapens värld" that discussed the pros and cons of genetic testing and DNA registries.

PacBio Sequel II seminar

22nd January 2020  -  Categories: Updates

NGI is happy to invite you to a half day seminar on February 5th to learn more about PacBio’s new Sequel II system! The event is scheduled between 9-13 in Navet, BMC, Uppsala, and lunch will be served to registered participants. Also, there will be a PacBio sponsored lottery with the possibility to win free […]