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Christoph Borchers

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UVic-Genome BC Proteomics Centre

Proteomics is the large-scale study of the structure and function of the proteins in a cell, including the way they interact with each other. Although similar to genomics, proteomics can be more complex in scale because proteins change in response to the environment. Furthermore, measurements of protein expression and interactions under varying conditions can provide clues to understand protein and cellular functions.

The UVic-Genome BC Proteomics Centre houses several million dollars in state-of-the-art mass spectrometry instruments supported by a team of highly trained scientists, administrators and bioinformaticians to ensure exceptional service and support for proteomics research. Major funding for this Centre is provided by Genome Canada.

The Proteomics Centre has been providing protein analytical services in the areas of protein identification, characterization, and quantitation for biomarker discovery and validation to more than 200 academic, biotechnology, pharmaceutical and government laboratories worldwide since 1982, making it the longest operating protein core facility in Canada.

Research initiatives at the Proteomics Centre focus on structural proteomics, metabolomics, clinical proteomics, and protein imaging. Collaborators and clients alike can benefit from these novel approaches.