Pediatric Genomics Laboratory (part of BMAP)

Nemours Biobank and Molecular Analysis Program (RRID:SCR_018265)

This program is the merger of 3 laboritories: Biomolecular Core Laboratory; Nemours Biobank; Pediatric Genomic Laboratory.

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Please include this citation in any publication of data generated by the BMAP:

Nemours Biobank and Molecular Analysis Program (RRID:SCR_018265)

Overview of Services

The Biobank and Molecular Analysis Program (BMAP) provides essential services in biobanking, molecular and genomic applications to the clinical and research staff at Nemours, Delaware Institutional Development Award/IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) partner institutions, and external clients. The services the core offers include: Biobanking/biorepository services, NGS sequencing, Single-cell sequencing, DNA Sanger Sequencing, DNA Fragment Analysis, SNP analysis, Nucleic Acid isolation and QC, Cell Identification/Authentication,  Gene Expression analysis, and Digital PCR.

Preparative instrumentation available for research staff to use (i.e., after training) in the core includes: QS 7 FLEX Real-Time PCR Instrument, Biomek 4000 & 3000 liquid handlers, NanoDrop UV-Vis spectrophotometer, PCR thermal cyclers, Covaris focused-ultrasonicator , and Qubit fluorometer. Other instrumentation is provided as a staffed service. Support services include design consultation, data troubleshooting, and instrument training. The ultimate goal of this laboratory is to provide biomedical investigators with state of the art technical support and clinicians with tools that can help improve pediatric supportive care and/or therapeutic intervention.

We offer low-cost, fast-turnaround, high-quality service that are essential to many clinical and hypothesis driven projects and we operate under strict CLIA guidelines. 

Customers come to the core to access expertise, experience and of course, specialized state-of-the-arts equipment. We consider it paramount to stay at the cutting edge through active participation with Core Networks at the local, regional, national and international level.

Leadership

Diana Corao-Uribe, MD | Laboratory Director

diana.coraouribe@nemours.org

Deepti Anand, PhD | Research Scientist

deepti.anand@nemours.org

Jennifer Holbrook | Program Manager 

jennifer.holbrook@nemours.org

Location and hours of operation

Links and Resources

1. Childrens Health System Nemours Website: http://www.nemours.org
2. BCL iLabSolutions FAQv1

Contacts