UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute
Focusing the power of genomics to create a healthier world. Leader in pangenomics, conservation genomics, cancer genomics, pathogen genomics, and nanopore sequencing. Home of the UCSC Genome Browser, @ucscxena, UShER, Dockstore, and other high-power tools.
- New research from @ucsantacruz.bsky.social Genomics Institute affiliate Shaheen Sikandar shows that pregnancy may “reset” how breast tissue ages, reducing cell changes that are linked to higher breast cancer risk later in life. news.ucsc.edu/2026/01/preg...
- Our TUBI program has been exposing students to childhood cancer research for seven years. Thanks to gifts from Dragon Master Initiative and @ucscscience.bsky.social Degree Defining Experiences, 80 new undergrads joining the network, becoming scientists and advocates 👏🏽👏🏿👏 news.ucsc.edu/2026/02/expa...
- Treehouse Childhood Cancer Initiative’s lead computational biologist @hollybeale.bsky.social designed and leads the program, providing students with a unique opportunity to be immersed in a cancer lab that puts the people who are impacted by cancer at the center. ❤️🧬
