Genomics Core

Overview of Services

Genomics services

 Next-generation Sequencing

    • Sequencing
    • Library preparation
    • Sample and library QC
    • Custom projects

BeadChip Arrays

    • Genotyping
    • Methylation profiling
    • Cytogenomics

Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR)

    • Rare mutation detection
    • Gene expression
    • Copy number variation
    • NGS library quantification

 Single Cell and Spatial services

         Single Cell Sequencing

    • nRNA sequencing from fresh or fixed cells or nuclei (10X Genomics, Scale Biosciences)
    • ATAC sequencing from nucei (10X Genomics)
    • Total RNA from fresh cells (STORM-seq)     

         Spatial Transcriptomics

    • Human or mouse
      • Nanostring GeoMx DSP
      • 10X Visium FFPE with CytAssist
      • 10X Visium HD
    • Species Agnostic
      • 10X Visium Fresh Frozen

Equipment

Genomics Shared Equipment

  • 10X Chromium Controller
  • Agilent 4200 Tape Station
  • Agilent Fragment Analyzer
  • Biomek i5 Liquid Handling
  • Covaris E200evolution Focused-ultrasonicator
  • iDot Liquid Handler
  • Mosquito HTS Liquid Handler
  • Qubit Florometer
  • QuantStudio 5 Real-Time PCR System
  • QX200 Automated Droplet Generator + QX200 Droplet Reader
  • *Coming Soon* Takara Shasta iCell8

The Team

Marie Adams, M.S., MB(ASCP)CM - Director

 

Marc Wegener, B.S.

Katelyn Becker, M.S.

Tracey Avequin, B.S.

Drew Hankiewicz, B.S.

Brandon Compton

Brennan Grimes, B.S.

Yeong Yun, B.S.

Location and Hours of Operation

Hours Location

8AM - 5PM        

Van Andel Research Institute

333 Bostwick Avenue, NE

Phase II, Level 1

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Links and Resources

 

Contacts

Name Role Phone Email Location
Marie Adams, M.S.
Core Director
 
616-234-5535
 
marie.adams@vai.org
 
1217W
 
Marc Wegener
Senior Core Associate
 
616-234-5826
 
marc.wegener@vai.org
 
1213W
 
Katelyn Becker
Core Laboratory Manager
 
616-234-5726
 
katelyn.becker@vai.org
 
1213W
 
Tracey Avequin
Core Associate
 
616-234-5740
 
tracy.avequin@vai.org
 
1213W
 
Drew Hankiewicz
Core Associate
 
616-234-5585
 
andrew.hankiewicz@vai.org
 
1213W
 
Brandon Compton
Core Associate
 

 
brandon.compton@vai.org
 
1213W
 
Brennan Grimes
Core Associate
 

 
brennan.grimes@vai.org
 
1213W
 

Service Cost


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Genomics (5)
Sequencing Library Preparation (14)
Sequencing: Illumina Runs (12)
iScan Arrays (6)
Spatial Transcriptomics (13)
Z Inactive (5)

Available Equipment and Resources

Name Price
iDot Liquid Handler View calendar
Mosquito HTS Liquid Handler View calendar
QX200 Automated Droplet Generator (Auto DG)/C1000 Touch Thermal Cycler View calendar
ZZ Archived Equipment: 10X Chromium Controller View calendar
ZZ Archived Equipment: Nanostring GeoMx (ROI selection and analysis) View calendar