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Genomics represents the transformation from "What is it?" to "What are its organizing and generative principles?" in the scientific journey to understand the complex networks that comprise living organisms and populations. The prime mission of the Penn Genome Frontiers Institute is to be at the forefront of this scientific transformation.

Based at the University of Pennsylvania, PGFI is a university-wide institute dedicated to the advancement of the interdisciplinary field of genomics research. PGFI fosters collaborations and scientific exchange across biology, veterinary medicine, pharmacology, medicine, genetics, microbiology, engineering, physics, chemistry and psychology.

Towards its mission, PGFI pursues four key objectives:

  • To lead the development of new quantitative genomics technologies, particularly in the area of live cell genomics.
  • To promote genome-scale interdisciplinary research through the integrated support of team projects.
  • To foster integrated genomics education and training, from undergraduates to professionals.
  • To assist PENN scientists in leveraging genomic technologies for their research.

PGFI Announcements

Missed the Sept. 30 lecture-discussion on genomics & stem cells? Watch the video here.

Basic Wet Lab Techniques for Genomics Research Workshop (for faculty), Nov. 13-20 - more info.

The loss of PGFI-member and eminent geneticist Dr. Richard Spielman, 63, on April 25 was terribly sad for all of us who knew Dr. Spielman and his work. Information about the Richard Spielman Memorial Fund can be found here.  

PGFI's Visiting Scholars program is soliciting nominations.