Integrative viral genomics and bioinformatics platform

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Genome sequencing and associated computer-based analysis and methods have fundamentally transformed our understanding of viruses and the diseases they cause. The purpose of the integrative viral genomics and bioinformatics (iVGB) platform is to support CVR researchers and external collaborators across a range of virus-focused research projects, providing specialist expertise, resources and training to the wider UK and international virology community. The platform consists of the genomics and the bioinformatics teams, which work closely together. Uniquely in the UK, both teams are dedicated solely to virology and consist of experts in a wide range of topics relevant to the CVR research portfolio. Our research will be split into two overall objectives: (1) integration of genomic, evolutionary and phenotypic dimensions of viral infection (including the use of existing public data) in collaboration with the CVR research programmes and (2), with the Preparedness platform, response to outbreaks & enhanced surveillance