Genomic Surveillance Of Pandemic H1N1
Written on January 23, 2024 - 8:26 pm | by admin
The BC Centre for Disease Control has launched an influenza genome sequencing project to better understand how the pandemic H1N1 flu virus has evolved in British Columbia, and may continue to evolve in the coming months.
This project capitalizes on BC’s expertise and capacity in genome sequencing to generate hundreds of complete genomes from circulating influenza viruses collected in British Columbia during the H1N1 pandemic, as well as during and after the Olympics. By comparing the evolution of BC’s influenza virus to that of viruses sequenced in other regions, researchers hope to learn how a mass gathering such as the Olympics can impact the virus’ genetic sequence. Continue training!
Tags: H1n1, Pandemic H1n1