The Power of Large-Scale Genotyping Studies
To realize the potential of precision medicine, genetic information must be amassed on a large scale. High-throughput genotyping studies are crucial for generating this volume of data and identifying disease associations. Currently, microarrays are the platform of choice for genotyping, as they allow investigators to survey millions of markers across disease cohorts or populations.
High-throughput genotyping data hold immense value for pharmacogenomics, consumer genomics, population studies, and clinical practice. These studies can identify not only genetic risk factors for disease, but also the genotypes associated with drug response. Eventually, this information can lead to better health management and more successful treatment strategies.
Benefits of High-Throughput Genotyping
Microarrays are ideal for large-scale genotyping studies to identify disease associations or characterize populations. Illumina arrays offer several advantages.
- Scalable workflow to support population studies or other large projects, with flexibility to increase throughput as demands grow
- Trusted data quality and widespread global adoption
- Low per-sample cost
- Integration with Illumina sequencing systems for multi-omics analysis
- Built-in lab management, tracking, and traceability tools to help production-scale and clinical labs ensure positive sample tracking
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Additional Resources
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We offer the high-throughput genomic tools needed for large-scale, global analyses of genetic markers related to disease risk.