Get more from your genome with Illumina workflow solutions

Reveal complex disease biology with comprehensive genomic insights

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Genetic disease research solutions

Illumina provides integrated genomic workflow solutions designed to support genetic disease research across discovery, characterization, and interpretation. By combining trusted sequencing technologies with scalable informatics, Illumina helps researchers generate high-quality genomic data and translate it into meaningful biological insight with efficiency and confidence.

As access to whole-genome and whole-exome sequencing continues to expand, genetic disease researchers require sequencing and informatics strategies that are streamlined, scalable, and flexible. Illumina’s integrated ecosystem addresses these needs by aligning library preparation, sequencing, and data analysis within a cohesive workflow framework that supports evolving research demands. 

Core workflow capabilities

Illumina workflow solutions support and optimize genetic disease research through:

Focused variant discovery

High-quality whole-exome sequencing enables focused variant discovery and efficient interpretation, improving understanding of genomic alterations involved in genetic and rare diseases

Comprehensive coverage

Whole-genome sequencing provides comprehensive coverage, allowing for detection of multiple variant types in a single assay.

Characterization and interpretation

Analysis of the whole genome can uncover coding and non-coding variation, structural variants, and complex genetic drivers.

Efficient genetic research workflows

Illumina workflow solutions streamline sequencing pipelines from library preparation and automation through sequencing and data analysis. Integrated informatics and interpretation capabilities help researchers consistently convert genomic data into actionable insight across studies and cohorts.

Step 1

Prepare

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Innovative sample preparation

Illumina library prep kits offer future-proof content and flexibility across sample input types and throughput requirements, supporting a wide range of research and applied sequencing needs.

Automation-ready kits enable optimized liquid handling to reduce manual steps, improve consistency, and maximize lab efficiency as demand scales.

Step 2

Sequence​

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Recognized sequencing power

Powered by proven NGS technology and industry-leading SBS chemistry, Illumina sequencing systems provide a trusted foundation for high-performance sequencing across applications and scales.

Our comprehensive portfolio of sequencing platforms delivers scalable solutions designed to adapt as your needs evolve.

Step 3

Analyze​

DRAGEN analysis

Reliable data sooner

DRAGEN delivers accurate, comprehensive, and efficient secondary analysis of NGS data across both local and cloud environments.

Emedgene software accelerates insights through simplified tertiary variant analysis for rare disease and germline research applications.

Genetic disease research workflow solutions

These workflow solutions enable deeper understanding of genetic disease biology while supporting scalability and consistency across research programs.

Step 1

Prepare

Step 2

Sequence​

Step 3

Analyze​

Application and customer insights

Step 1

Prepare

Step 2

Sequence​

Step 3

Analyze​

Application and customer insights

Emedgene software

Optimize user-defined, variant interpretation for rare disease and other genetic research applications

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Empowering access for groundbreaking genomic discoveries

Illumina benchtop sequencing systems are making NGS technology more accessible to laboratories worldwide. Learn how these systems provide the speed, power, and flexibility to make breakthroughs in microbiology, cancer research, and more. The MiSeq i100 Series or NextSeq 1000 and NextSeq 2000 Systems can help make your NGS research goals within reach.

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