The Centre for Proteomic and Genomic Research (CPGR) originated from an initiative by the South African Department of Science & Technology (DST) and is funded by the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA). It aims to support the development of an internationally competitive bio-economy as envisioned in the DST’s strategic plans.
The organization was created in 2006 with a view to establishing a modern, world-class ‘omics’ facility that meets the needs of the scientific community in academia and industry in South Africa. We provide state-of-the-art services, technical expertise, and collaborative research capabilities in Genomics, Proteomics, and Bioinformatics.
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CPGR believe that to make significant advancement in the life sciences on the African continent requires the effective interplay of three activities:
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Access to world-class infrastructure
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Provision of affordable, high-quality services
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Empowerment through training – particularly in the field of data-analysis and interpretation
Research Team at CPGR:
Service enquiries – info@cpgr.org.za
Through CPGR, scientists will have convenient access to high-end discovery and targeted molecular technologies, thereby facilitating hypothesis-generating and -validating work under one operational umbrella. The CPGR hosts a suit of Genomics and Proteomics platforms that allow the design and execution of projects using single or a combination of ‘omics’ methodologies to generate targeted and systems biological insights. Embedded in an ISO 9001:2008 certified environment experimental outputs will be geared for further conversion into biomarker assays or routine applications, thus enhancing Translational Research endeavours.