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Supporting Instrumentation

The Genomics Core facility provides access to a number of instruments that can support your genomics research.

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Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer

The Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer is a chip based automated electrophoresis platform for sizing, quantification and quality control of RNA and DNA. It utilises microchannel electrophoretic separation to produce a rapid and sensitive measure of nucleic acid quality and size. Bioanalyzer software creates an electropherogram, which diagrams fluorescence over time as molecules are pulsed through the separation channel. An essential tool for quality assessment of RNA, DNA and NGS libraries. 

Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer
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Agilent 4200 Tapestation

The Agilent 4200 Tapestation is a fully automated electrophoresis tool for DNA, RNA and NGS Library quality control. It operates in low to high throughput (96 well) mode, utilising ready to use Screentapes.

Desktop research equipment

Researchers are trained to become independent users of supporting instrumentation in the facility with ongoing technical support available as required. 

Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer

RNA Nano chips and High Sensitivity DNA Chips are in stock within the facility.
Bioanalyser booking is via our online booking system, (opens in a new window)Clustermarket.
New users can register for access and training by following the link: (opens in a new window)Bioanalyser Booking & Registration

Agilent 4200 Tapestation

Screentapes are not currently stocked within the facility.
The complete range of available Screentape Assays can be viewed via the following link: (opens in a new window)Tapestation and reagents.

UCD Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research

University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
T: +353 1 716 6700 | E: conway@ucd.ie