Recognizing the need for focused R&D, eDNAtec and its partners established the Centre for Environmental Genomics Applications (CEGA) as a centre of excellence to advance environmental genomics technologies for real-world applications. CEGA is a one-of-a-kind R&D centre with high throughput sequencing platforms and specialized data analysis tools that are completely dedicated to environmental genomics applications.
CEGA supports and delivers cutting-edge research in genomics, bioinformatics and ecology/environment using the latest technology, including Illumina MiSeq and
NovaSeq sequencing platforms.
CEGA is staffed by a team of Ph.D. and MSc level scientists, field and lab technologists, bioinformaticians, and data scientists that generate, analyze, and interpret the data produced by CEGA. They are trained in a wide range of topics relating to DNA-based monitoring of biodiversity, population genetics, ecological statistics, data analysis and bioinformatics. CEGA is also linked to a large network of international researchers and environmental managers from academia, industry and regulators.