# Theories and Approaches of Genomic Complexity > facility in Marseille 09, France **Wikidata**: [Q50040737](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q50040737) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/theories-and-approaches-of-genomic-complexity ## Summary Theories and Approaches of Genomic Complexity is a research facility and institute in Marseille, France, also known by the aliases Technological Advances for Genomics and Clinics (TAGC) and Advanced Technology for the Genome and the Clinic. Founded in 2012, it is affiliated with major French research organizations including the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM), the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), and Aix-Marseille University. ## Key Facts - Founded (inception): 2012. - Primary classification: research institute; instance_of: facility. - Location: 9th arrondissement of Marseille, France; street address Faculté des Sciences 163, ave de luminy case 928 (postal qualifier P281: 13288). - Geographic coordinates: latitude 43.239479, longitude 5.438101. - Parent organizations: French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM); National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS); Aix-Marseille University. - Official website: https://tagc.univ-amu.fr/en/the-new-tagc-name. - Identifiers: GRID ID grid.493853.0; ROR ID 025sfbe73; ISNI 0000000404036780 (reference: grid.493853.0). - Ringgold ID: 123955 (qualifier: Technologie Avancée pour le Génome et la Clinique). - HAL structure identifier: 526050. - French national research structure ID: 201220169A. - Wikidata description: facility in Marseille 09, France. ## FAQs ### Q: What is Theories and Approaches of Genomic Complexity? A: It is a research facility and institute based in Marseille, France, also known by aliases including Technological Advances for Genomics and Clinics (TAGC). It operates as a facility affiliated with INSERM, CNRS, and Aix-Marseille University. ### Q: Where is it located and how can I find it? A: The institute is in the 9th arrondissement of Marseille at Faculté des Sciences, 163 avenue de Luminy, case 928 (postal qualifier 13288). Its geographic coordinates are 43.239479 latitude and 5.438101 longitude. ### Q: Who are its parent or overseeing organizations? A: The institute lists the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM), the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), and Aix-Marseille University as parent organizations. ## Why It Matters Theories and Approaches of Genomic Complexity (also known by TAGC and related aliases) matters because it functions as a dedicated research facility linking advanced genomic technologies with clinical applications within a major French research ecosystem. Its establishment in 2012 and formal affiliations with INSERM, CNRS, and Aix-Marseille University position it to serve as an institutional node for collaborative research, technology development, and academic training in genomics at the interface of laboratory and clinical contexts. The existence of institutional identifiers (GRID, ROR, ISNI, Ringgold, HAL structure ID and a national research structure ID) demonstrates its formal recognition in national and international research registries, facilitating funding, collaboration, and data traceability. Its on-site location at the Faculté des Sciences in Luminy places it within a university science campus, supporting proximity to academic departments and research infrastructure that enable cross-disciplinary work in genomics and translational science. ## Notable For - Being founded in 2012 and registered with multiple international and national research identifiers (GRID: grid.493853.0; ROR: 025sfbe73; ISNI: 0000000404036780). - Formal parentage by three major French research bodies: INSERM, CNRS, and Aix-Marseille University. - Operating as both a facility and a research institute located on the Faculté des Sciences campus in Luminy, Marseille (9th arrondissement). - Public web presence under the TAGC name: https://tagc.univ-amu.fr/en/the-new-tagc-name. - Registered in national research systems with French national research structure ID 201220169A and HAL structure ID 526050. ## Body ### Identity and Names - Primary label in this record: Theories and Approaches of Genomic Complexity. - Known aliases: Technological Advances for Genomics and Clinics; TAGC; Advanced Technology for the Genome and the Clinic. - Wikidata short description: facility in Marseille 09, France. ### Legal and Registry Identifiers - GRID identifier: grid.493853.0. - ROR identifier: 025sfbe73. - ISNI: 0000000404036780 (reference: grid.493853.0). - Ringgold ID: 123955 (with qualifier "Technologie Avancée pour le Génome et la Clinique"). - HAL structure ID: 526050. - French national research structure ID: 201220169A. ### Location and Contact Details - Country: France. - Administrative location: 9th arrondissement of Marseille. - Street address: Faculté des Sciences 163, ave de luminy case 928. - Postal qualifier provided: 13288. - Coordinates: 43.239479 N, 5.438101 E. ### Organizational Status and Affiliations - Instance type: facility; classified as a research institute. - Parent organizations listed: French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM); National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS); Aix-Marseille University. - The entity is registered in national and international research infrastructures and directories, as evidenced by multiple identifier records. ### Online Presence - Website: https://tagc.univ-amu.fr/en/the-new-tagc-name. ### History and Founding - Inception year: 2012 (listed as the founding/inception date). ### Administrative and Registry References - Several properties and identifiers cite registry references, including grid references and the French national research structure identifier (201220169A). These tie the institute to formal administrative records used in research reporting and institutional metadata. (End of entry.) ## References 1. GRID Release 2018-02-08 2. French National Directory of Research Structures