Facilities and Platforms

The McGill Genome Centre situated at 740 Dr. Penfield atopthe McGill University campus, was established in 2003 to spearhead the new era in genomics research at the university. It aimed to lead the way in the rapidly evolving field of medical science, fostering unprecedented collaboration among researchers spanning various disciplines and institutions.

This cutting-edge facility is equipped with state-of-the-art technology for the generation and management of large volumes of genomic data. The infrastructure is backed by support from McGill University, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, and Genome Canada through their Genome Technology Platform. It incorporates the latest sequencing, proteomics, and spatial genomic technologies, all bolstered by advanced process automation. Additionally, robust connections to the Compute Canada High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters provide the computational muscle needed to meet the analytical demands of the Institute's research endeavors.

McGill University demonstrated its commitment to genomic research and large-scale biology in the construction of the Life Sciences Complex, which includes the Bellini Life Sciences Building and the Cancer Building. Completed in 2007, the Complex houses five interdisciplinary research themes. The McGill Research Centre on Complex Traits leads one of these themes for research at the interface of mammalian genetics, functional genomics, immunology and immunogenetics.

The MRCCT houses state-of-the-art infrastructure for the dissection genetics and complex biological and immunological pathways that govern  the host response to pathogens and inflammation. This includes specialized facilities for  Mouse Phenogenomics, Flow Cytometry, and a BCL3 Core Facility