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Genomics Core
The Genomics Core provides faculty and students with a centralized resource where multiple users have the opportunity to access automated nucleic acid sequencing and analysis instrumentation. Located within the Genomics Core is an Applied Biosystems 3730xl DNA Analyzer, whose 96-capillary array allows researchers to perform high-throughput, large-scale nucleic acid sequencing and analysis. An additional Applied Biosystems 3100 Genetic Analyzers, equipped with a 16-capillary array, offers further resources for users who are working on smaller-scale sequencing and fragment analysis applications. Also available within the facility are two Real-Time pcr machines (a Roche LightCycler 480 and a Bio-Rad CFX96), a Qpix2 Genetix colony picking robot and a Biomek FXp Laboratory Automation Workstation with spectrophotometer and plate carousel.
The Genomics Core Rate Schedule applies to all trained, eligible users within the the College of Life Sciences and is current for the 2008/2009 Academic Year. Rates are adjusted each year depending on usage. Fees are used to help cover the cost of the service contracts on the instruments and to help pay for consumable materials.
The Sequencers and the Roche LightCycler 480 and Bio-Rad CFX96 Real-Time PCR machines are available to trained, eligible users. Those who wish to reserve time on any of these instruments must contact the facility manager for training and sign up for run time using Oracle Calendar. New users who do not have an Oracle Calendar account will need to apply for a single account.
Access to the Genomics Core, located in room 2229 Bioscience Research Building, is controlled with a card lock that grants access by reading the barcode of a University identification card. Anyone requiring entry into this area should contact the facility manager for access.
Users who have reserved a block of time on an instrument are responsible for reporting for their scheduled session. All users are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the complete list of policies governing the use of the facility.
April Hussey
Manager
Genomics Core
2229 Bioscience Research Building
University of Maryland
ahussey@umd.edu
301-405-4969 |
