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Illumina Genome Analyser

The Illumina sequencing platform or next gen sequencing platform is used for a variety of genomics/transcriptomics and epigenomics studies. The platform was established in January 2008 and provides for the generation of massive quantities of sequence data to answer a variety of biologically relevant questions. Users include genomic research centres, pharmaceutical companies, academic institutions, clinical research organisations and biotechnology companies. Its tools provide researchers with the capability to perform genetic tests needed to extract medical information from advances in genomics and proteomics.

Instrumentation

Illumina Genome Analyzer II (GAIIx) - a modified machine that allows for an extra 20% of data to be generated from each flowcell and the ability to do paired end sequencing.

Services

• Discussions surrounding, suitability of the platform, experimental design and strategy
• Advice on sample preparation and provision of protocols
• Quality assessment of total RNA and cRNA using the Agilent Bioanalyser
• Provision and storage of the sequence data 
• Preliminary data analysis to generate aligned sequence if genome is known and provision of FASTA Q and/or other data files for further analysis

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Contact

• Ms Alison Murphy or Professor Brendan Loftus
• T: (+353-1) 716 6955 
• E: alison.murphy@ucd.ie | brendan.loftus@ucd.ie

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