Genomics Aotearoa is a collaborative research platform for genomics and bioinformatics

Genomics Aotearoa is a collaborative platform established to ensure that New Zealand is internationally participating and leading in the rapidly developing fields of genomics and bioinformatics.

Genomic medicine is poised to generate substantial health benefits world-wide. The challenge for New Zealand is to make sure that it benefits us all, and in doing so, addresses some of our health inequities.

Building bioinformatics capability is absolutely crucial if New Zealand is to make full use of genomics research to improve health, conservation and economic wellbeing.

The wasp genome will be a resource for researchers, which in turn will help develop new tools for large-scale control of the species.