- Oragene for self-collection of human genomic DNA from saliva
- OMNIgene•DISCOVER for collection of microbial DNA from saliva
- prepIT for optimized extraction of DNA from saliva
- Nucleic acid extraction
- PCR-based assays
- Whole exome and targeted sequencing
- Array-based SNP and expression profiling (Illumina and Affymetrix)
- Custom assay development
- Applicant agrees that samples must be collected by November 15, 2013.
- All submitted materials must be in English.
- Applicants who have a relative or member of their household currently employed by DNA Genotek are ineligible to enter.
- The ‘Your Choice’ Award is open to researchers at academic institutions and non-profit research centers. All submitted samples and analysis must be for research purposes only.
- Applicant is responsible for ensuring that all necessary and legally required informed consents, authorizations, approvals, and permissions have been obtained in order to participate in this program, including any required Internal Review Board (IRB) approvals.
- If selecting GenoFIND Genomic Services as part of the award, applicants must agree to DNA Genotek's services terms and conditions. If selecting DNA Genotek products as part of the award, applicants must agree to DNA Genotek's product terms and conditions.
- Applicants must allow DNA Genotek to publicly announce their name, project name or area of research, and institution or company if they are selected as the winner. Applicant must also provide feedback in the form of a testimonial or case study that may be used for marketing purposes (e.g. blog article).
- DNA Genotek will keep all information submitted in the award entry form confidential, except in the case of the winner.
- The award has no cash value and cannot be substituted for cash. The award is non transferable.
- DNA Genotek reserves the right to discontinue or modify the award at any time and for any reason. In such event, DNA Genotek will post a notice on this website. In the event of discontinuation of the award, DNA Genotek will have no liability to any existing or possible applicant or applicant's employees or agents for such cancellation or modification.
- DNA Genotek may refuse to grant the award to any or all applicants if DNA Genotek determines at its sole discretion that the granting of such award would likely result in a violation of an applicable federal, state or local law, rule or policy.
- Each applicant is responsible for all of their own costs, and the costs of its employees and agents, that are incurred or that may be incurred in connection with this award, including, without limitation, any tax liability and any costs associated with entering into and participating in this award, developing ideas and materials, submitting materials, traveling and generally participating in the award.
- All decisions of the selection committee are final. The selection process is confidential.
- Applications will only be accepted for consideration if sent to DNA Genotek via the online entry form. All other applications will be rejected and destroyed.
- IN NO EVENT SHALL DNA GENOTEK, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, SHAREHOLDERS, OR AGENTS, BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER ARISING UNDER OR AS A RESULT OF ENTRANCE IN OR PARTICIPATION IN THE AWARD PROGRAM, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT DNA GENOTEK IS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, THE FOREGOING LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SHALL APPLY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF DNA GENOTEK ARISING UNDER OR RELATING TO THIS AWARD SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL VALUE OF THE PRIZE AWARDED TO THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT UNDER THIS AWARD.
This program is closed to entries at this time. Check back for future updates.
Accelerate your genetic discoveries with DNA Genotek’s ‘Your Choice’ Award.
DNA Genotek is making three awards available which offer a choice of DNA Genotek products and/or GenoFIND Genomic Services to facilitate sample collection and genetic analysis. The winning applicants can choose to use the award for DNA Genotek products (sample collection kits, sample preparation products), for GenoFIND Genomic Services, or both (up to the value of the award).
DNA Genotek products available for the award include:
GenoFIND genomic services available for the award include:
Submission deadline
Eligible researchers must complete the award entry form and submit to DNA Genotek prior to:
5:00 PM ET (GMT -5) on May 29, 2013.
Awards & Amounts
One grand prize award of $10,000 USD value in DNA Genotek products and/or GenoFIND Genomics Services
Two runner up awards of $5,000 USD value each in DNA Genotek products and/or GenoFIND Genomics Services
Winner Announced
June 18, 2013 on www.dnagenotek.com
Sample processing deadline
Samples must be collected by November 15, 2013.
Award rules
If you have any questions about the DNA Genotek 'Your Choice' Award, please email grants@dnagenotek.com
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