The Center for Comparative Genomics was established in the summer of 2008 to support the California Academy of Sciences' Research Division with the resources necessary to participate in the growing field of genomics. The CCG was developed and implemented by Brian Simison and funded by a generous donation by Shirley and Harry Hagey.
The CCG has three primary objectives:
For more information about how we support these objectives, please explore the online resources below.
Our genomics lab is a fully equipped DNA sequencing and genotyping facility available for use to CAS researchers, students, and associates working to answer questions about the ecology, systematics, evolutionary biology, and diversity of species.
The CCG includes a variety of computers, genomics servers, software, various tutorials, and a high-performance computing cluster to serve the needs of IBSS scientists.
The CCG CryoCollection houses purified DNA extractions, DNA primers, and various genomic libraries such as cDNA preps, RADseq, and whole genome preps.
Learn more about our active, ongoing research projects that seek to answer some of the biggest questions and challenges in natural sciences today.
Learn more about the people and expertise behind the CCG's work.
To contact the Center for Comparative Genomics, please email CCG Director W. Brian Simison at bsimison@calacademy.org.
What types of equipment are available for use? Are internships available? Find the answers to these and other frequently asked questions via the link below.
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