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Building a Genomic Powerhouse

The NYGC is headquartered at 101 Avenue of the Americas just north of Canal Street, where the SoHo, TriBeCa, and Hudson Square neighborhoods meet.

A Story of Expansion

When the NYGC began, we had a small office near Columbus Circle and established a pilot lab at Rockefeller University, with just a couple of sequencers and a few staff members. Today, we operate a 170,000 SF cutting-edge research facility that continues to adapt as the center grows and sequencing technology changes.

Entrance to the New York Genome Center

Journey into Our Research Labs

Within our walls, you’ll find research labs with space to host our various member institutions. Our Technology Innovation Lab leads the development of new genomics tools and technologies, while the CLIA/CLEP clinical lab employs next-generation sequencing to perform cutting-edge tests in genetics and oncology.

In 2018, we launched JLABS@NYC, located on the center’s third floor, in partnership with Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Innovation and New York State. The incubator, operated by J&J Innovation, is home to 26 life science startup companies and has 35 alum companies.

Four scientists work at a modern lab bench at NYGC

Space for Innovation and Collaboration

In constructing our space, we focused on building larger collaboration and community engagement areas, such as a dedicated open-plan bioinformatics floor and an auditorium space on our first floor. This space has been critical for convening large groups – and hosting countless events, including seminars, workshops, and public lectures.

  • 170,000 total SF
  • 30,000 SF of sequencing lab space
  • 50,000 whole genome equivalents sequenced per year

Explore Our Facility

Empty presentation space with a capacity of 64 at NYGC
The NYGC building boasts over 170,000 square feet, including 30,000 square feet of sequencing lab space.
A scientist fills multiple vials at once with a manual tool inside a fume hood
The NYGC has the first clinical laboratory to offer a New York State-approved clinical whole genome and transcriptome test for cancer.
NovaSeq X Plus machine
The NYGC is home to high-throughput, next-generation sequencing laboratories with two state-of-the-art NovaSeq X sequencers and four NovaSeq 6000s.
Two scientists watch a machine fill a tray of vials
A dedicated incubator within the NYGC, the Technology Innovation Lab—led by Core Faculty member Sanja Vicković, PhD—is advancing the development and deployment of novel genomic methods, including molecular diagnostic testing, single-cell analysis, CRISPR gene editing, and spatial genomics.
A group of colleagues socialize in the common area with brightly colored seating at NYGC
The NYGC includes a dedicated open-plan bioinformatics floor to encourage discussion and collaboration.
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