computational genomics

USTAR 2.0 boosts Utah’s high-tech startups

Mary Anne Karren / June 6, 2017

Local news feature describing how The Utah Science, Technology, and Research (USTAR) Initiative of the state of Utah is promoting the growth of high tech industries in Utah.

Media

Taxonomer metagenomics tool is featured on KSL.com

Mary Anne Karren / July 15, 2016

Drs. Robert Schlaberg and Mark Yandell talk about the future of medicine and metagenomics in this KSL.com news feature.

Software Releases

FastQForward just got faster!

Mary Anne Karren / November 4, 2015

FastQForward can now analyze an entire human genome in about 8 minutes. Developer Carson Holt tells us how he did it and what it means for genomics researchers.

Software Releases

Software Identifies Disease-Causing Gene Mutations In Three Children

Brett / May 22, 2014

PHEVOR software from Mark Yandell’s USTAR Lab, identifies undiagnosed illnesses.

Research

USTAR Launches Center for Genetic Discovery

Brett / May 6, 2014

UCGD’s mission is to create a genetic discovery pipeline that accurately translates a patient’s complete DNA sequence, revealing the genetic causes of health disorders within seconds.