Scientific technology & expertise
Westmead Genomics
The Westmead Genomics Facility is equipped with a broad range of instruments and capabilities which support novel approaches for genomics-based biomarker discovery and personalized treatment of disease. Fast-track your research with our high quality end-to-end genomics support services, expertise and instrument training programs.
Techniques, technologies & services
Spatial transcriptomics
Cytassist capabilities (Visium HD assay)
- Visium HD assay for comprehensive mapping of transcripts and cell-types in FFPE tissue sections
- Whole transcriptome profiling (~20,000 genes)
- Single cell scale resolution
Xenium capabilities
- Single and subcellular resolution mapping of transcripts in tissue sections
- In-situ functional characterisation of cells and cellular interactions
- Targeted off-the-shelf and custom gene panels available
Single cell applications
BD Rhapsody HT system capabilities:
- Single cell transcriptomics
- Single cell multiomics (mRNA + protein expression)
- Single cell immune profiling
(TCR/BCR sequencing) - Single cell ATACseq
Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
- Whole genome sequencing
- Transcriptomics
- Targeted sequencing
- Library preparation
- DNA/RNA extractions
- Custom or novel applications
Targeted biomarker detection
- Nanostring nCounter System (gene panel expression profiling)
- Digital PCR (rare target detection
and quantification) - qPCR (96 and 384 well format)
Bioinformatics Support
Bioinformatics support is provided by Westmead Bioinformatics (see Bioinformatics section).

Our Illumina iSeq100 can be used to sequence small genomes from viruses and bacteria as well as PCR products.

Highly multiplex spatial transcriptomic analysis of malignant pleural mesothelioma tissue allows whole transcriptome profiling and unbiased characterisation of cell populations and biological states in tissue.
Westmead Research Hub (WRH) Facilities
Westmead Genomics is one of nine core facilities at Westmead precinct. WRH core facilities are available for all WRH researchers, external researchers and industry partners. Learn more about what our other facilities have to offer.
Contact us
For more information on Westmead Research Hub facilities , contact our team at:
Location
The Genomics Facility is located on Level 2 of the Westmead Institute for Medical Research
Ideas for Corporate Support:
- Partner with WIMR to support core facilities and growth.
- Sponsor a research center, lab, or project, with associated naming rights.
- Adopt a researcher or research project.
- Fund scholarships, fellowships, or research recognition awards.
- Engage in cause-related marketing, dedicating a percentage of sales to WIMR.
- Develop retail partnerships with co-branding and joint promotion.
- Sponsor events, like WIMR’s annual Discovery Awards.
- Provide corporate support for scientific equipment purchases.
- Offer skilled volunteering opportunities.
- Participate in workplace giving.