Center for Applied Genomics
| Company type | Genomics Research Center |
|---|---|
| Industry | Medical Research |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Hakon Hakonarson, Director |
Number of employees | 89 |
| Parent | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia |
| Website | http://www.caglab.org |
The Center for Applied Genomics is a research center at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia that focuses on genomics research and the utilization of basic research findings in the development of new medical treatments.
As one of the world's largest genetics research and analytical facilities, the Center for Applied Genomics has processed genetic samples from over 100,000 people due to its access to high-throughput genotyping technology.
The center is focused on detecting the genetic causes of prevalent childhood diseases including asthma, obesity, ADHD, autism, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, epilepsy, schizophrenia, and pediatric cancer, all of which are thought to potentially involve multiple, interacting genes within the body.