Description of services:

• Genome characterization and sequencing
• Genotyping assay development and validation
• Gene expression profiling and validation
• Drug efficacy and safety-related analysis
• Biologics evaluation and safety testing
• Data management, analysis and interpretation
• Sample management and biobanking
• Scientific consulting

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Description of services:

Genomics project consultation and design, Genomic DNA preparation (including OrageneDNA), DNA Sequencing, including capillary Sanger, Solexa/Illumina, Roche/454 and ABI SOLiD next-generation sequencing, Oligonucleotide Synthesis, Microarray Analysis (Affymetrix, Agilent, Illumina DNA arrays, all using OrageneDNA; also expression arrays), Genotyping (MegAllele, Taqman, SNaPshot, microsatellite), Cytogenomics (karyotyping, FISH mapping, SKY, transgene mapping, breakpoint analysis), Genomic and cDNA library clone distribution and probe labeling, Statistical Consultation and Analysis, Biobanking and Cell Culture, Bioinformatics.

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TCAG provides services to researchers in Ontario, the rest of Canada and worldwide.

Description of services:

CynerGene LLC is available to offer solutions to genomic service needs. Located in the Maryland biotech corridor outside Washington DC, we provide quality services for SNP genotyping, gene expression, DNA methylation and microarray assays. We are recently providing fine-mapping genotyping service using the industry leading BeadExpress platform from Illumina at low cost. This would be extremely ideal for running your samples for low plexing. Illumina's VeraCode technology leverages the power of digital holographic codes to provide a robust detection method for multiplex assays requiring high precision, accuracy, and speed. CynerGene is a GLP compliant laboratory dedicated to providing high quality, QC centric services for the scientific community at a cost effective price.

Locations Serviced:

Lab is located in Frederick, Maryland. Cynergene is capable of providing services worldwide.

Description of Services:

Agricultural Genomics - DNA LandMarks provides DNA analysis to assist plant and animal breeders do their work more efficiently.

Validated for Performagene•LIVESTOCK.

Applications:

SNP marker discovery and development. Association mapping studies. Linkage mapping studies. Fingerprinting (parentage, traceability, etc). Marker-assisted selection. Marker-assisted backcrossing.

Website:

www.dnalandmarks.com

Locations Serviced or Lab locations:

Services available globally.

Description of services:

The mission of the DNA Bank and Tissue Repository at the CHG is to continue to provide genetic sample processing and storage that sets the national standard for such facilities.

Locations Serviced or Lab locations:

Durham, NC.

Description of services:

Expression Analysis provides expression profiling and genotyping services using Affymetrix, Illumina, Luminex and Applied Biosystems' TaqMan® technologies. As the leading provider of microarray services in clinical trials, Expression Analysis offers solutions for challenging specimens, such as blood and FFPE tissues, as well as nucleic acid isolation and data analysis services. The company also performs diagnostic assays in its CLIA and GLP-compliant laboratory.

Lab location and locations served:

The Expression Analysis facility is located in Durham, NC. Our services are provided worldwide to a variety of clients including most of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies.

Expression Analysis, Inc.
4324 South Alston Avenue, Suite 101
Durham, NC 27713

Description of services:

The Research Cell Bank (RCB) is a qualified, experienced laboratory that has been actively engaged in clinical research through B-lymphoblastoid cell (B-LCL) transformation and maintenance, DNA extraction, and inventory control for more than 30 years. The RCB is engaged in contractual, fee-for-service work for external entities requiring a large laboratory with expertise in the processing of blood and tissue samples, production of B-LCL, DNA extraction, cryopreservation, and maintenance of a large-scale frozen repository.

Applications:

Purification of DNA using Oragene is only done manually utilizing a modified salting out protocol with 5 Prime reagents. Isolated genomic DNA is rehydrated in T/E buffer at room temperature. The concentration of DNA is determined by a Spectramax 384 Plus spectrophotometer optical density (OD) measurement at 260 nm; the relative purity by OD 260/280 ratio.

Website:

labs.fhcrc.org/research_cell_bank/

Lab locations or locations where services are offered:

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center,
Research Cell Bank
1100 Fairview Ave N. D2-346
Seattle, WA 98109

Description of services:

Through its technology and development platforms, the Pharmacogenomics Centre provides opportunities to expand and enhance existing research programs through the inclusion of genetic information at all phases of drug development. We provide a full range of services on a variety of platforms to the academic, research and pharmaceutical sectors, including DNA isolation from various biomaterials, biobanking, SNP genotyping, genome-wide association analysis, custom SNP panel development, and statistical genetics. The Pharmacogenomics Centre operates in a GLP environment, ensuring the highest quality data. The Pharmacogenomics Centre and its partners provide expertise in pharmacogenomic and clinical genetic research (including statistical genetics, ethical, legal, social and pharmaco-economics issues), pharmacology, and proteomics.

Website:

http://www.pharmacogenomics.ca

Description of services:

The Georgia Genomics Facility (GGF) is a sequencing and genotyping laboratory which provides services worldwide. The services we offer include capillary Sanger sequencing as well as high-throughput Roche 454 sequencing. We also offer various genotyping services: fragment analyses (microsatellite DNA and AFLP) are run on the ABI 3730xl, whereas we have various platforms for SNP genotyping (Illumina BeadXpress, TaqMan Open Array, and Real-Time PCR instrument). DNA purification can be performed at the GGF using various techniques and on different sample types: bacterial cells, blood, buffy coat, saliva, plants, animal tissues and others. cDNA synthesis and normalization are also offered.

Lab locations or locations where services are offered:

University of Georgia, Georgia Genomics Facility (GGF)
110 Riverbend Road, Room 161
Athens, Georgia, 30602

Description of services:

Core and collaborative facility specializing in DNA extraction services, low and mid-throughput genotyping.

Lab locations or locations where services are offered:

Johns Hopkins, Bayview
JHAAC, Rm 3A2
5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle
Baltimore, MD 21224

Description of services:

Maxxam provides a comprehensive menu of species and breed-specific tests that help breed associations broaden the services that they supply to their members. We work with industry leaders to apply genetic technologies to address issues of breed traceability and product improvement. Maxxam provides services that include genetic identity testing; DNA parentage confirmation; diagnostic detection of specific genetic diseases and traits of interest; high-quality and yield DNA purifications; and custom projects for clients.

Applications:

Maxxam employs a suite of molecular markers for genetic identity, DNA parentage and detection of specific genetic diseases and traits of interest.

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Description of services:

Precision Biomarker Resources provides automated, high-throughput microarray services using the latest Affymetrix GeneChip® Microarray platform to expedite the biologic investigations of pharmaceutical, biotechnology and academic researchers. Services include: nucleic acid isolation, SNP genotyping, expression profiling, qPCR design and processing, and custom bioinformatics resources. Its founders' experience and leadership in cancer studies and their commitment to advancing disease research give Precision Biomarker Resources unique insight into the goals of drug and disease investigators who need genomics and genetics services.

Lab Location and Locations served:

Precision Biomarker Resources' Facilities are located in Evanston, Illinois just north of Chicago and serves researchers across the globe.

Precision Biomarker Resources, Inc.
820 Davis Street
Suite 216
Evanston, IL 60201

Description of services:

PreventionGenetics provides Clinical DNA Testing, DNA Banking and Research Genomics services for the medical and research communities both nationally and internationally.

Applications:

Our CLIA-accredited lab offers DNA sequencing tests and a gene-centric array CGH test for over 400 human genes. We focus especially on tests for neuromuscular, developmental, ciliopathy, blood, infertility, skeletal, metabolic, cancer, heart, kidney, and vision disorders. We provide fast turnaround times, outstanding personalized service, clear and complete test reports, and prices that are among the very lowest in the industry. Our menu of tests is continually expanding.

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Salimetrics specializes in saliva research and has expanded to offer genetic testing services, customer support and technical advice. Our saliva DNA specialists are able to customize protocols to provide you with successful genotyping projects and meaningful results.

• DNA Extraction
• Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) Genotyping
• Variable Number Tandem Repeat (VNTR) Analysis
• Short Tandem Repeat (STR) Analysis

Salimetrics provides innovative salivary assay tools, testing services and analyses to researchers studying genetic and hormone markers affecting health, behavior and development.

Description of services:

StemCore Laboratories is a high-throughput genomics facility within the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI). StemCore Laboratories is developing a world-class infrastructure for genomics, bioinformatics, and proteomics, and is capable of facilitating large-scale scientific research and biotechnology projects. Stemcore Laboratories seeks out projects that are challenging, cutting-edge, extend the boundaries of biological knowledge, and will positively impact the state of human health.

Applications:

Illumina Next Generation SequencingDNA SequencingAffymetrix GeneChip TechnologyCell SortingLab-on-a-Chip Bioanalysis.

Lab location and locations served:

StemCore Laboratories Address: 501 Smyth Road, Sprott Centre for StemCell Research, Room 5132 Critical Care Wing Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8L6

Description of services:

Genomic DNA isolation, DNA quantification, DNA normalization, DNA Banking, Custom PCR Services, Genotyping, DNA sequencing (Sanger), Microsatellite and DNA fragment analysis, Next Generation Sequencing (454, Torrent, HiSeq), custom sample processing pipeline construction

Lab location and locations served:

University of Arizona Genetics Core
Keating BioResearch Building
Tucson, Arizona 85719

DNA Extraction
May contact other core facilities for downstream applications

Lab location and locations served:

UCSF Mission Bay Campus, Rock Hall 515

Description of services:

The Facility provides sample preparation, assay design, lab work, and initial data analysis for a variety of SNP genotyping platforms including custom TaqMan, Beckman SNPstream, and Illumina GoldenGate, as well as whole-genome genotyping by Illumina Infinium and Affymetrix GeneChip systems. Diagnostic testing with DNA or RNA-based assays are developed and performed for clinical research applications.

Locations Serviced or Lab locations:

Primarily service to the greater Philadelphia region; open to clients worldwide.

Description of services:

The Genomics and Proteomics Core Laboratories have extensive RNA/DNA extraction experience for dozens of tissue types including saliva, whole or frozen blood, tissue, cultured cells, buccal cells, and cell lines. GPCL also provides services in DNA sequencing, SNP genotyping and RNA analysis.

Please visit our web site for more information.
www.genetics.pitt.edu

Lab location and locations served:

University of Pittsburgh
Genomics & Proteomics Core Laboratories
3343 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh PA, 15260

Description of services:

Genomic Analysis (Paternity Test, Papillomavirus Genotypification, detection of KRAS, JAK-2 and Factor V mutation).

Lab location and locations served:

Vitagenesis, S.A. de C.V.
Boulevard Puerta del Sol #1005
Monterrey, Nuevo León, México, 64630