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Explore Research Programs
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Using a collaborative team science approach, the Center for Cancer Genomics engages in three complementary subdisciplines within cancer genomics: genome sequencing, functional genomics, and computational genomics.
CCG Data and Resources
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An overarching goal of the Center for Cancer Genomics is to create genomics resources for the research community, and a key resource is our data.
Research Areas
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Cancer Genome Sequencing
Cancer genome sequencing identifies alterations in cancer that contribute to cancer growth, metastasis, and recurrence.
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Functional Genomics
Functional genomics studies the role of particular genes and pathways in the development and progression of cancer and develops therapeutic strategies to target them.
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Computational Genomics
Computational genomics uses statistical and computational approaches to derive insight from big data on cancer.
News & Events
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Charting Out New Mysteries for Small Cell Lung Cancer
HTAN researchers discuss their single-cell atlas of small cell lung cancer.
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ecDNAs are Extra Active and Terrifying
Extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA) are emerging as oncogenic elements in cancer genomes.
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A Tribute to Daniela Gerhard
Daniela Gerhard was known for her robust work ethic and love for science, but she also cared deeply for colleagues and cancer patients.
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Personal Genomics Podcast
Listen to firsthand stories about what it’s like to work in one of the most complex areas of cancer research.
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A Data Sharing Platform to Promote Precision Oncology: The Genomic Data Commons