According to National Human Genome Research Institute, Genomics is the study of all of a person’s genes (the genome), including interactions of those genes with each other and with the person’s environment.
Industry Uses
The most common application of genomics is to understand and find cures for diseases.
We would be in a position to administer medicines suited specifically to someone’s genetic make up, once we do genome analysis (sequencing a genome) at a personal level which is relatively quite affordable these days.
Besides this, there are several other applications of genomics.
1. Pharmacogenomics: it involves evaluating the effectiveness and safety of drugs on the basis of information from an individual’s genomic sequence.
2. Metagenomics: it can be used to identify new species more rapidly and to analyze the effect of pollutants on the environment.
3. Creation of new Bio-Fuels: Knowledge of the genomics of microorganisms is being used to find better ways to harness biofuels from algae and cyanobacteria.
4. Genomics is also used in Forensic Analysis.
5. It is also used in Agriculture to develop hybrids with most desirable qualities etc.
Top Companies
According to CPOE.org, the following are the best companies engaged in genomics. Such companies provide Genetic Testing, DNA Profiling and innovative Gene Therapies.
- Oxford Nanopore
- Helix
- Tempus
- Bayer Cropscience
- Orig3n
- Guardant Health
- InVitae
- Veritus Genetics
- Veracyte
- Roche
Market Size
As per Fortune Business Insights (globenewswire.com), Genomics as an industry is projected to reach USD 94.66 billion by 2028, exhibiting a CAGR of 19.4%.
Learning Resources
- As compiled by Class Central, there are 70 Online Free Courses on Genomics, from Reputed Universities, along with their ratings (https://www.classcentral.com/subject/genomics)
- Another 7 Best Courses on Genomics compiled by digitaldefynd:
- Genomic Data Science Specialization by Johns Hopkins University (Coursera)
- Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Coursera)
- Short Course in Genomics (National Human Genome Research Institute)
- Introduction to Genomics (Harvard Extension School)
- Stanford Genetics and Genomics Certificate (Stanford Online)
- The Genomics Era: the Future of Genetics in Medicine (FutureLearn)
- Introduction to Genomic Data Science by The University of California, San Diego (edX)
