Wellcome Centre for Human Genetics

Henry Wellcome Building for Genomic Medicine

The Wellcome Centre for Human Genetics (WCHG) is a research institute located in Oxford, United Kingdom. It is part of the University of Oxford and is funded by the Wellcome Trust. The centre focuses on the study of genetics and its impact on human health and disease.

History[edit | edit source]

The Wellcome Centre for Human Genetics was established in 1994 with the aim of advancing the understanding of the genetic basis of human diseases. Over the years, it has grown to become one of the leading research centers in the field of human genetics.

Research[edit | edit source]

The research at WCHG covers a wide range of topics within human genetics, including:

The centre collaborates with various national and international research institutions and contributes to large-scale genetic studies and consortia.

Facilities[edit | edit source]

The Wellcome Centre for Human Genetics is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including:

High-throughput sequencing platforms
Advanced computational biology resources
Laboratories for molecular biology and cell biology
Core facilities for genotyping, phenotyping, and bioinformatics

Notable Researchers[edit | edit source]

Several prominent researchers are associated with the Wellcome Centre for Human Genetics, including:

Education and Training[edit | edit source]

The centre is committed to training the next generation of scientists in the field of human genetics. It offers various educational programs, including: