As we conclude National Science Week 2023, we are delighted to share a truly exceptional achievement that resonates with the spirit of innovation and inspiration.  It is with great excitement that we can reveal the news of Dr Kirk Jensen’s selection into NASA’s prestigious STAR (Space Technology Advanced Research) program.  This achievement marks a significant milestone in Kirk’s career, reflecting his brilliance and commitment to excellence in Single Cell and Spatial Biology.

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The latest in highly accurate long-read sequencing technology has arrived at AGRF. First in Australia and the region, the PacBio Revio offers dramatic improvements in the production of high precision HiFi reads at lower sequencing costs and symbolises an important shift in the acceleration of biological understanding.

“The answers people are looking for are often locked up deep inside of our genomes. This system will enable scientists to tackle their biggest questions, no matter what fields they are exploring. We are thrilled to be the first in Australia to implement the Revio and support clients at an affordability that has not been possible before.”

Dr Cath Moore, Chief Scientific Officer - AGRF

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Australian Genome Research Facility (AGRF) has expanded its state-of-the-art genomic sequencing line-up with the arrival of Illumina’s most powerful sequencing instrument to-date, the NovaSeq™ X Plus. AGRF is Australia’s premier genomics service provider, proudly supporting the genomics community in Australia and beyond for the past 25 years.

“We continue to provide access to cutting edge technology for our clients and partners and are thrilled to be the first in Australia and amongst the first in the world to introduce this incredible system” says AGRF Chief Executive Officer, Joe Baini.