Welcome to the Functional Genomics Center Zurich

The Functional Genomics Center Zurich (FGCZ) is a joint state-of-the-art research and training facility of the ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich. With latest technologies and expert support in genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and bioinformatics, the FGCZ carries out research projects and technology development in collaboration with the Zurich Life Science research community.

Applications & Equipment

More information on our areas of research and the supported applications, the available equipment, and the bioinformatics tools and strategies can be found following the respective links.

User Lab Access

User lab offering training and teaching in analytical technologies and data analysis tools & strategies. Project-based access to experimental and data analysis technologies and support. Project application and management is handled by the Project Request tool.

Analytical Services

Protein Service: Fee-based professional service for the analysis of protein samples and related analytes.

Microarray Service: Project-based (ETH/UZH) and sample-based (external) professional service for fee using microarray technologies.

Next Generation Sequencing Service: Project-based (ETH/UZH) and sample-based (external) professional service for fee using next generation sequencing technologies.

Collaborative Research and Development

Collaborations for the development of not yet existing analytical or bioinformatics tools and approaches.