Genomic Sequencing

TGen is at the forefront of using genomics to understand the COVID-19 pandemic. Using data from thousands of sequenced genomes, we are able to

• understand the movement of the virus;

• identify emerging mutations and variants of interest;

• study mutations in the viral genome and determine their potential to cause increased transmission or virulence;

• determine how mutations might evade natural or vaccine-induced immunity;

• compare Arizona cases strains to each other and the rest of the globe;

• identify sources of local outbreaks and assist local health officials with case investigations and contact tracing.

Visit our COVID-19 Sequencing Dashboard (link below) for the latest data on number of genomes sequenced by TGen North, Arizona counties represented, SARS-CoV-2 variant counts, and more.