Center for Genomics Research
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Overview
The Center for Genomics Research (CGR) is a core research facility of the Boonshoft School of Medicine and the College of Science and Mathematics at Wright State University. CGR's primary mission is to provide support and core facilities for Wright State research faculty engaged in basic and clinical research in the areas of gene expression, flow cytometry and genotyping. The center strives to cultivate collaborations between basic and clinical researchers at Wright State through training of personnel, collaborative projects undertaken at CGR and joint grant submissions involving researchers and CGR members.
The CGR is open to all Wright State-affiliated faculty. CGR charges investigator grants for use of certain equipment to offset the costs for contracts, reagents and staff time required for equipment maintenance. For groups not associated with Wright State, the center works on genomic research projects on a fee-for-service basis. For more information about CGR use and services, contact Michael Markey, Ph.D.,: (phone: 937-775-4536; email: michael.markey@wright.edu.)
Collaborate with CGR
What can CGR do for my project?
CGR has collaborated on projects at Wright State and external to the university. CGR can help in the design of experiments, provide expertise and "hands" for performing experiments, perform data analysis and interpretation, and utilize facilities for quantitative PCR, flow cytometry, microarrays, next-generation, and 3rd generation sequencing. Study topics may include:
- Gene expression
- Chromosomal copy number changes
- Single nucleotide polymorphism genotyping
- Exon and splice junction usage
- DNA next-generation sequencing
- Structural variants
- Point mutations
- Copy number variation
- Exome sequencing
- Targeted sequencing
- Whole-genome sequencing
- 3rd generation sequencing
- Long-read DNA and RNA sequencing
- Direct sequencing of native DNA and RNA molecules
- Epigenetic modification of DNA and RNA
- mRNA splicing/isoform analysis
- Rapid metagenomics
- RNA sequencing (RNA-seq)
- Gene expression
- Gene fusion
- Splice variants
- Transcriptome sequencing
- Targeted RNA-seq
- Chromatin immunoprecipitation sequencing (ChIP-seq)
- Methylation sequencing (Methyl-seq)
- Flow cytometry
- Cell cycle analysis
- Surface marker expression
- Other methods in genomics
When should I contact CGR?
CGR can be most effective if involved from the beginning of a project. CGR can consult during the grant writing process and provide letters of support. It is preferred that CGR be written into grant-funded research as a collaborator. For questions or begin the process, contact Michael Markey, Ph.D., at 937-775-4536.
Staff
Michael P. Markey, PhD
Core Resources
| Resource | Applications |
|---|---|
| ABI 2700 thermocycler | PCR and other thermocycling |
| ABI 7900 HT SDS with PCR clean room | TaqMan based RT-PCR SNP genotyping Syber green based RT-PCR |
| ABI GeneAmp 9700 thermocycler | PCR and other thermocycling |
| ABI QuantStudio 7 thermocycler | Real-time PCR and Array Cards |
| ABI StepOne thermocycler | Real-time PCR |
|
Accuri C6 Flow Cytometer |
Flow cytometric analyses |
| Affymetrix GeneChip System | Gene expression profiling Global human genotyping |
| Agilent Bioanalyzer 2100 | RNA, DNA and protein quantification |
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Amersham 600 |
Captures images; chemiluminescence; ethidium bromide; white light images |
| Fuji LAS 4000 | Captures images; chemiluminescence; ethidium bromide; white light images |
| Ion Torrent PGM | Next-generation sequencing |
| Ion Torrent Proton | Next-generation sequencing |
| Nanodrop spectrophotometer | RNA, DNA, and protein quantification |
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PCR clean hoods |
HEPA-filtered hoods for preparing DNA plates |
| QIAcube | Automation of Qiagen kits |
| RNA clean area | Provides an RNase-free work area and tools for RNA extraction |
| MinION nanopore sequencer | Long-read 3rd generation DNA and RNA sequencing. Epigenetics. |
Fees
Per Use Fees
- Affymetrix GeneChip Microarrays: All users wishing to perform GeneChip experiments will pay for their own reagents and supplies, including GeneChips, which can be purchased through CGR. Additionally, CGR charges $100 per chip towards the expense of maintenance. Wright State users pay only $50 per chip.
- Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer: Bioanalyzer chips are paid for by users as needed and can be run for $10/chip by Wright State users. Most chips can be purchased through the CGR at cost for $30.
- Applied Biosystems 7900HT Sequence Detection System: There is a $12 per plate charge for use of the ABI real-time thermocycler. Users pay for their own TaqMan or SYBR Green RT-qPCR kits, as well as tips, plates, and other supplies.
- Accuri C6 Cytometer: Charges for the flow cytometer are still $30 per hour to cover sheath fluid and maintenance. Users should provide their own tubes and reagents.
- Imaging Systems: The Fuji LAS-3000 and Amersham 600 RGB imagers are $1/gel or membrane.
- Nanodrop Spectrophotometer: The two Nanodrop instruments are $1/sample.
- Next Generation and 3rd Generation Sequencing: Please contact CGR personnel to budget NGS/nanopore experiments
It is the goal of the Center for Genomics Research to remain accessible to all Wright State customers. Users who feel unable to afford these fees should contact Michael Markey, Ph.D., at michael.markey@wright.edu.
