Workshop on the National Strategy for Genomic Medicine

University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila" in partnership with the Institute for Research and Development in Genomics Bucharest organizes on 17 December 2024, starting at 14.30, the Workshop on the National Strategy for Genomic Medicine. The event will take place at the Faculty of Medicine, Bdul Eroilor Sanitari nr. 8, Daniel Danielopolu Reading Room, ground floor. At the discussion

The Genomics Research and Development Institute participates in Genome of Europe

The Genome of Europe (GoE) project has officially launched, aiming to create the first European reference genome by early 2028. With contributions from 51 institutes across 27 countries and a €45M budget, it will map Europe's genomic diversity, involving over 100,000 participants. Romania's Genomics Research and Development Institute (GDRI) plays a pivotal role in this

Whole genome sequencing pilot study in Romania

Dr. Mircea Crețu Stancu from the Institute for Research-Development in Genomics (ICDG) and PhD in human genetics at the University of Utrecht, presented at the International Conference on Pathological Anatomy of the Victor Babes Institute, held in Bucharest, 7-8 November 2024, the institute's pilot projects, which mark a significant step in the implementation of whole genome sequencing

Informative visit to the Wellcome Trust and Illumina headquarters in Cambridge, UK

The Director of the Genomics Research and Development Institute, Dr. Octavian Bucur, and Dr. Relu Cocoș from Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy had an informative visit to Welcome Trust and the Illumina headquarters in Cambridge, UK. They explored cutting-edge technologies and learned about the newest developments that are shaping the future of genomic

Press release from Genome of Europe

Decoding nations: The EU's largest genomics project, Genome of Europe (GoE), has been launched - The GoE project was initiated in response to the increasing use of genetic data in research and clinical applications, and the lack of a reference Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) dataset in

RoHealth event participation: BeHealth and Digital 2024

The Genomics Research and Development Institute was honored to be part of BeHealth and Digital 2024, an international hybrid event organized by ROHEALTH - Cluster for Health and Bioeconomy. In the panel discussion Health Policies and Research Infrastructure, Mr. Adrian-Nicolae Buzatu, Deputy Director General, presented the Institute's involvement in the realization of the national Genomics infrastructure and the elaboration of the National Strategy

Workshops on NGS sequencing and bioinformatics analysis

"Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Bucharest and the Institute for Research-Development in Genomics organized two premiere events: Practical NGS sequencing session - Participants had the opportunity to experience the entire genomic sequencing workflow. The hands-on training included isolation and fluorimetric quantification of DNA, purification of DNA library fragments at ratios

Hands-on bioinformatics workshop

Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, in partnership with the Institute for Research-Development in Genomics is organizing a hands-on bioinformatics workshop on 25-26 November, at CIeH headquarters, 20 Pitar Moș str. More details here.

The program of workshops for the upcoming period

University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila" Bucharest organizes, in partnership with the Institute for Research-Development in Genomics, a series of hands-on workshops, as follows: hands-on NGS sequencing workshop 1 25-26 November 2024 2 days, 6 hours/day Participants: 10 Location: Disciplina Genetică Medical, Molecular Genetics Laboratory Hands-on sequencing workshop

Registration for the Genomics – Technologies and Applications Workshop

University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila" Bucharest, in partnership with the Institute for Research-Development in Genomics, announces the organization of a workshop in genomics that will take place on November 6, starting at 9:30 am at CIeH headquarters, 20 Pitar Moș str. Details and registration here.