COVIDGENOMICS®

The rapidly unfolding events in New York and globally, emphasize the need to quickly decode the host-pathogen biology of SARS-CoV-2 and the associated COVID-19 disease. Among the science proposed in the community is understanding the evolution of the viral genome and possible host genomic factors from the germline or immune response, which may explain pathophysiology of COVID-19. New York is fortunate to have many experts in each of the relevant areas at all institutions. We believe the best chance of rapid progress will come from pooling efforts and resources across centers. To assist with this effort, the New York Genome Center is proposing the establishment of a city-wide genomics-focused research network to bring the genomics capacity and expertise in conjunction with area research programs on COVID-19. We believe these efforts, if well-coordinated and described, will be in position to rapidly attract the resources needed to enact them... We are aware of a wide range of ongoing..