Genomic Sequencing

TGen is at the forefront of using genomics to understand the COVID-19 pandemic.

• understand the movement of the virus;
• identify emerging mutations and variants of interest;
• study mutations in the viral genome and determine their potential to cause increased transmission or virulence;
• determine how mutations might evade natural or vaccine-induced immunity;
• compare Arizona cases strains to each other and the rest of the globe;
• identify sources of local outbreaks and assist local health officials with case investigations and contact tracing.