BGI-Research is a prominent non-profit research institute, headquartered in Shenzhen, China, and a key part of the BGI Group. Dedicated to advancing genomics and life sciences, its primary mission is to utilise genomics for the benefit of mankind. The institute focuses on high-throughput gene sequencing, bioinformatics, and diverse areas including human, agricultural, and marine genomics, alongside leading big data and disease prevention programmes. Noted for its significant contributions to global scientific discovery, BGI-Research has played a crucial role in major projects like the Human Genome Project and operates the China National GeneBank.