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We at Illumina are very pleased to support the Nature Epigenome Roadmap Explorer. Epigenomics is essential to understand the functional dynamics of the genome, and its role in human health and disease. The interpretation of epigenetic modifications has been limited by the lack of a reference set. Reference epigenome maps of all relevant human cell types will empower scientists to evaluate the importance and consequences of these epigenetic changes as well as their impact on health. The NIH Roadmap Epigenomics Project is a major step towards providing such a reference map.

This project carries a particular significance for us at Illumina, where our mission is to advance human health by unlocking the power of the genome. Epigenomics is a leap into previously uncharted territory, where we all seek to understand the role and importance of epigenetics in biology. This understanding will be vital to help focus our continued innovation in sequencing technology and bioinformatics strategies. By enabling epigenetic work to continue breaking new ground, we will gain a deeper understanding of how the environment and nutrition will modulate the epigenome. This knowledge will have a major impact on increasing our understanding of the functional regulation of the genome and the potential impact of epigenetics on human diseases. 

Illumina is proud to be a part of the Nature Epigenome Roadmap Explorer by enabling scientific advances through innovative technology and by sponsoring the public dissemination of knowledge. 

Applauding the project,

David Bentley
Vice President & Chief Scientist
Illumina