Genomics Unit
Our mandate
The genomics unit offers a teaching environment for students, provides basic services to laboratories on the ±«Óătv Agricultural Campus and facilitates research for those working in molecular biology at ±«Óătv, across the Maritimes and beyond.
Status
The unit currently has space available to facilitate DNA and RNA extractions. ĚýPipettes, basic consumables and some extraction kits are also on site.
They provides DNA sequencing based on an automated Applied Biosystems 3130 DNA analyzer and an Eppendorf liquid handling robot.
In addition, we also have the following equipment for common use:
- Roche LightCycler®Ěý480 and BioRad iQ5 Real-Time PCR Systems
- BioRad PCR Machines
- Nanodrop Spectrophotometer
- Laminar Biocontainment Hood (Level 1)
- Incubators
- -20 and -80 Freezer Space
Please Note: ĚýFees may be associated with the services provided by genomics unit. Please contact Tanya Muggeride at 902-896-2435 or via email at tmuggeridge@dal.ca.
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