The South Australian Genomics Centre
The South Australian Genomics Centre (SAGC) was established in July 2020 as a State-wide genomics facility to support research in South Australia, as well as nationally and internationally.
- Our Goal
- SAGC Nodes
The SAGC central hub is located in the iconic SAHMRI building in the heart of Adelaide's Biomed City and has additional nodes on the Waite Campus and at Flinders University.
Our Team
Our dedicated team of experienced staff come from a wide variety of research backgrounds and have a wealth of knowledge in all areas of genomic and bioinformatic research including animal, plant, environmental, microbial, ancient DNA and human genomics.
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- Management
- Genomics
- Bioinformatics
Munir Iqbal holds a PhD in Plant Molecular Biology from the University of Western Australia. With over 6 years of post-PhD technical experience in various roles in NGS core laboratories, Munir is dedicated professional with a solid foundation in next generation sequencing and a keen understanding of evolving laboratory procedures in Genomics.
His expertise encompasses a range of techniques, including next-generation sequencing (NGS) using various platforms where he played pivotal roles in establishing and optimizing library preparation workflows such as whole-genome, whole-transcriptome, whole-exome, single-cell, spatial transcriptomics and Hifi SMRTbells and supporting researchers in both short-read and long-read sequencing.
Munir’s commitment to excellence extends to mentoring junior team members, developing and implementing innovative technologies in single cell and spatial transcriptomics, and fostering collaborative partnerships within the scientific community.
Caitlin has four years of experience working with diagnostic infectious disease and molecular biology technologies and completed her Honours degree in Laboratory Medicine from the University of South Australia. As a next generation sequencing specialist, she is experienced in performing high throughput sample processing and library preparation using both Illumina and Oxford Nanopore sequencing platforms.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics from the University of Queensland and a Doctor of Philosophy in Genomics from Queensland University of Technology, where his research focused on Australian Indigenous genomes. He has published widely in peer-reviewed journals and presented his work at major conferences.
His key technical proficiencies include Python, R, Bash, and HPC systems, along with practical experience in data visualization tools such as ggplot and Circos. As a driven scientist, he is committed to advancing genomic research, particularly in underrepresented populations. He currently serves as a bioinformatician at the South Australian Genomics Centre (SAGC), applying his expertise to support innovative genomics projects.
Munir Iqbal holds a PhD in Plant Molecular Biology from the University of Western Australia. With over 6 years of post-PhD technical experience in various roles in NGS core laboratories, Munir is dedicated professional with a solid foundation in next generation sequencing and a keen understanding of evolving laboratory procedures in Genomics.
His expertise encompasses a range of techniques, including next-generation sequencing (NGS) using various platforms where he played pivotal roles in establishing and optimizing library preparation workflows such as whole-genome, whole-transcriptome, whole-exome, single-cell, spatial transcriptomics and Hifi SMRTbells and supporting researchers in both short-read and long-read sequencing.
Munir’s commitment to excellence extends to mentoring junior team members, developing and implementing innovative technologies in single cell and spatial transcriptomics, and fostering collaborative partnerships within the scientific community.
Caitlin has four years of experience working with diagnostic infectious disease and molecular biology technologies and completed her Honours degree in Laboratory Medicine from the University of South Australia. As a next generation sequencing specialist, she is experienced in performing high throughput sample processing and library preparation using both Illumina and Oxford Nanopore sequencing platforms.
Simon is a skilled bioinformatician and genomics scientist with expertise in next-generation sequencing (NGS) data, variant calling, and genome assembly. With a strong focus on Indigenous population genomics and chronic disease research, he has contributed to groundbreaking work on mapping genetic variants linked to chronic kidney disease and developing bioinformatics tools for data analysis.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics from the University of Queensland and a Doctor of Philosophy in Genomics from Queensland University of Technology, where his research focused on Australian Indigenous genomes. He has published widely in peer-reviewed journals and presented his work at major conferences.
His key technical proficiencies include Python, R, Bash, and HPC systems, along with practical experience in data visualization tools such as ggplot and Circos. As a driven scientist, he is committed to advancing genomic research, particularly in underrepresented populations. He currently serves as a bioinformatician at the South Australian Genomics Centre (SAGC), applying his expertise to support innovative genomics projects.