Core Laboratories
Genomics

Co-Directors: Michael Griswold and Derek Pouchnik

Contact: Derek Pouchnik at 335-1174

Services and Staffing:
The Genomics Core has been established to allow individual investigators access to state of the art genomics micro-array technology equipment. The core laboratory will provide access to the both an Affimetrixs Micro-Array apparatus and data analysis system, as well as a custom array apparatus for glass slide array of investigator initiated arrays. Technical support is provided to perform the analysis on the Affimetrixs chips and in the production of the custom arrays. The oversight for the Core will be provided by Michael Griswold who also directs the Molecular Biology Core Laboratory.

Resources:
The core laboratory has a considerable amount of major equipment items not possible to be present in individual investigator laboratories. This includes an Affimetrixs micro-array chip hybridization and reader with associated bio-informatics system. An Omnigrid micro-arraying instrument is also available that utilizes a robotics system to create custom micro-arrays on glass slides. Related bio-informatics software and related equipment are also available to assist in data analysis. Technical support for performing the analysis are available to operate and facilitate investigator initiated genome studies. A Real-Time PCR instrument is also available for verification of array results.

Pricing:
Affymetrix arrays: ~$300.00-$500.00 per array
Real-Time PCR: No Charge (must provide own reagents and materials)
Custom Array Printing: No Charge (must provide own reagents and materials)