Who, and what, is Genomics Aotearoa?

Genomics Aotearoa is a collaborative research platform which brings researchers together to focus on genomics and bioinformatics projects. Projects are organised under the three themes of Health, Environment, and Primary Production and are underpinned by a focus on bioinformatics and Te Ao Māori. Government-funded through the Strategic Science Investment Fund, Genomics Aotearoa aims to grow and develop our country’s research capabilities while carrying out cutting edge research. Genomics Aotearoa endeavours to be an inclusive environment, and strives to put Te Ao Māori (the Māori worldview) at the core of our research and training. The training programme is a core part of GA’s commitment to building capability and capacity in the fields of bioinformatics and genomics for New Zealand researchers.

You can learn more about Genomics Aotearoa, including details about the research, highlights of our recent work stories, and other news at our website.

GENOMICS AOTEAROA ANNUAL MEETING 2027

Genomics Aotearoa’s Annual Meeting will take place as part of eResearch NZ / eRangahau Aotearoa 2027 in Wellington, on the first day of the main programme (Wednesday 10 Feb 2027). It will feature a genomics and bioinformatics focus for the plenary sessions and a genomics-specific stream during parallel sessions.

The Genomics Aotearoa Annual Meeting will showcase invited talks on research funded by Genomics Aotearoa.

Genomics Aotearoa would like to warmly invite all members of the genomics research community to attend this day of the conference in particular. Registration, with single-day rates, will be opening soon.

If you submit a genomics research abstract to the conference Call for Submissions and it is accepted for a session outside the GA Annual Meeting, we will ensure your talk does not clash with the Genomics Aotearoa sessions.