It is only recently through genomic studies that the full genomic complexity of neurological diseases is being revealed. The interplay between heritable and nonheritable mutations, epigenetics, and other factors requires multi-omic level analyses to increase our understanding.
The ANS Illumina Neurogenomics Research Award has been created to support researchers from ANS as they seek to generate data in support of future grant applications through the utilization of genomics to provide greater insights in neuroscientific research.
At Illumina, our goal is to apply innovative technologies to the analysis of genetic variation and function, making studies possible that were not even imaginable just a few years ago. Illumina innovative sequencing and array technologies are fueling groundbreaking advancements in life science research, translational and consumer genomics, and molecular diagnostics.
Academic researchers who are ANS members are invited to submit an application outlining how they will utilise multiomics to advance their research. A panel of ANS members will select the winner and will take into consideration how innovative the project is, the potential for follow-up and its contribution to neuroscience research.
The winner will have access to sequencing and array processing of up to 24 samples. Data from sequencing and array processing will provide genomic, transcriptomic and/or epigenetic information.
Samples will be processed through the Illumina Innovation Collective laboratory in Melbourne, including access to library preparation and sequencing services, array processing services and an opportunity to use Illumina's data analysis options. As part of the award, the winner will receive a full report that includes all methodology, preliminary data analysis and consultation (of up to 3 hours) with the laboratory or an Illumina genomics specialist to question or troubleshoot results.
See links below for more information regarding the applications associated with this award:
Grant Announced and Submissions Open
Monday, 4th December 2023 at Australasian Neuroscience Society, 41st Annual Scientific Meeting
Submissions Close
Friday, 22nd March 2024 at 5pm AEST*
*Late submissions will not be considered
Winner Announced
by Friday, 3rd May 2024
Sample Submission
Extracted DNA/RNA samples must be submitted and pass quality check before 7th June 2024.
Refer to Sample Submission tab for details.
All results will be returned to the winner by 2nd August 2024.
If you are unsure whether your project scope meets criteria or you would like to ask a question about experiment design, please email ansresearch@illumina.com, with the subject line 'ANS Illumina Neurogenomics Research Award 2024'.
The submission is now closed.
Application |
Minimum Amount |
Concentration |
Purity |
Quality |
|
(260/280) |
(260/230) |
||||
Illumina Complete Long Read Prep with Enrichment, Human* |
920 ng DNA |
14 ng/ul |
1.8-2.0 |
- |
N/A |
Illumina DNA PCR Free |
800 ng DNA |
14 ng/ul |
1.8-2.0 |
- |
N/A |
Illumina DNA Prep |
200-1000 ng DNA |
4-17 ng/ul |
1.8-2.0 |
- |
N/A |
Infinium Methylation EPIC v2.0 Kit |
2.0 ng DNA |
25 ng/ul |
1.8-2.0 |
- |
N/A |
Infinium Mouse Methylation Beadchip |
2.0 ng DNA |
25 ng/ul |
1.8-2.0 |
- |
N/A |
Illumina Methylation Screening Array*** |
500 ng DNA |
25 ng/ul |
1.8-2.0 |
- |
N/A |
Illumina Stranded Total RNA Prep with Ribo-Zero Plus**** |
1.0 ng DNA |
20 ng/ul |
- |
2.0-2.2 |
RIN ≥9 |
Illumina Stranded mRNA Prep |
1.0 ng DNA |
20 ng/ul |
- |
2.0-2.2 |
RIN ≥8 |
* Illumina Complete Long Reads (ICLR) requires a short read 30x whole genome for data analysis. The minimum amount listed for ICLR includes the minimum quantity for ICLR and the minimum quantity for Illumina DNA Prep PCR Free.
** Please assess purity to ensure the DNA sample contains < 1 mM EDTA and is free of phenol, ethanol, and other organic contaminants.
*** This assay will require samples to be processed in Illumina Solution Center, Singapore as our Illumina Innovation Collective laboratory in Melbourne does not have this capability.
**** The Illumina Stranded Total RNA Prep with Ribo-Zero Plus will not faithfully retain RNA fragments <150bp, this includes small RNA species such as miRNA.