Organization profile
Organization profile
The University of Minnesota Genomics Center (UMGC) provides genomics research services committed to advancing genomics in Minnesota. The UMGC maintains and acquires state-of-the-art instrumentation and offers an array of services including sequencing, expression, genotyping, nucleic acid extraction and related support.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Genomic Surveillance of Zebra Mussel Populations Using Genotyping by Sequencing
Gohl, D. M. (PI), Keeler, B. L. (PI), Bajcz, A. (Co-Principal Investigator), McCartney, M. A. (Co-Principal Investigator), Peterson, J. M. (Co-Principal Investigator) & Hernandez Elizarraga, V. H. (Other Role)
USGS WATER RSRC - NATL COMP GRANT
1/1/25 → 12/31/27
Project: Research project
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Mayo / UMN Partnership in Regenerative Medicine FY25
Beckman, K. B. (PI), Crawford, P. (PI), Dutton, J. R. (PI), Graham, M. L. (PI), Kumar, A. (PI), Largaespada, D. A. (PI), Liang, S. (PI), Moriarity, B. S. (PI), Wagner, J. E. (PI) & Bischof, J. C. (Prior Principal Investigator)
7/1/24 → 6/30/30
Project: Research project
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RNA interference (RNAi) for targeted control of invasive zebra mussels
Gohl, D. M. (PI)
2/21/24 → 2/20/29
Project: Research project
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Association of epigenetic age acceleration with MRI biomarkers of aging and Alzheimer’s disease neurodegeneration
McEvoy, L. K., Zhang, B., Nguyen, S., Maihofer, A. X., Nievergelt, C. M., Casanova, R., Horvath, S., Lu, A. T., Davatzikos, C., Erus, G., Resnick, S. M., Espeland, M. A., Rapp, S., Beckman, K., Ferrucci, L., LaCroix, A. Z. & Shadyab, A. H., 2026, In: Aging. 18, p. 303-326 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cryopreservation of Drosophila melanogaster embryonic nuclei in a Dimethyl sulfoxide (ME2SO)-free solution
Louwagie, T., O'Brien, L. G., Gohl, D. M. & Hubel, A., Mar 2026, In: Cryobiology. 122, 105561.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Epigenetic Clocks of Biological Aging and Risk of Incident Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: The Women's Health Initiative Memory Study
Nguyen, S., Lu, A. T., Horvath, S., Espeland, M. A., Rapp, S. R., Maihofer, A. X., Nievergelt, C. M., LaCroix, A. Z., McEvoy, L. K., Resnick, S. M., Beckman, K. & Shadyab, A. H., Mar 2026, In: Aging cell. 25, 3, e70424.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Datasets
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Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Calls for 49 Giant Pandas
Da, Y. & Garbe, J. R., Data Repository for the University of Minnesota, 2015
DOI: 10.13020/D6MS32, http://dx.doi.org/10.13020/D6MS32
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Press/Media
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Next frontier in COVID testing: Sewage? Minnesota waste is already being monitored
Simmons, G. E. & Beckman, K. B.
7/6/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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UPDATE 1-COVID SCIENCE-Twin antibodies may help fight coronavirus; cheaper viral sequencing technique
5/13/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research