Tulane Cancer Center NGS Bioinformatics Core

Overview of Services

Established in August 2010, the Tulane Cancer Center Next Generation Sequence (NGS) Bioinformatics Core is dedicated to advancing research by providing comprehensive processing and analysis of high-throughput sequencing data. Located on the eighth floor of the Louisiana Cancer Research Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, our Core offers a range of services to support investigators in their genomic research endeavors.

Our Core specializes in both standard and custom analyses across various high-throughput sequencing applications.  Key services include:

• Standard Processing Pipelines:  We offer established pipelines for RNA-Seq data, ensuring efficient and accurate analysis of gene expression profiles.
• Custom Analysis Pipeline Development:  Recognizing that each research project is unique, we collaborate with investigators to develop tailored analysis pipelines that address specific research questions and data characteristics.
• Data Interpretation Assistance:  Our team provides guidance in interpreting complex sequencing data, helping researchers derive meaningful biological insights.
• Computational Resources:  The Core is equipped with MacPro computers and Synology units for processing and storage of large-scale sequencing datasets.

By integrating these services, the Tulane Cancer Center NGS Bioinformatics Core serves as a force multiplier by transforming shared computational expertise and infrastructure into expanded research capacity. 

Pricing

Fees for Training/Consultations (per hour) and Bioinformatics services (per sample) are as follows:

$60 (Internal)

$100 (External Academic)

$150 (External Non-Academic)

Leadership

Location and hours of operation

Links and Resources

waveseq.tulane.edu

Core Equipment Use SOPs

1. Users must be trained prior to accessing Core computers. Contact Melody to schedule training.
2. There is currenlty no charge for computer use, but computer use must be reserved in iLab. Violation of this policy will result in a $100 charge per each instance of unauthorized/unreserved use. 
3. Data must be stored on an external hard drive or Tulane Box and not on the computer local hard drive. Any data stored on the local hard drives is subject to removal at any time without notice. 
4. Programs/packages are not to be installed/updated/removed on Core computers without permission from Melody. Any unauthorized installed program/package is subject to removal at any time without notice. 
5. Computers must not be moved or powered off, nor must any power or ethernet cables be disconnected without permission from Melody. 
6. The Core door must be closed and secured at the end of the day. 

Acknowledging the Core

When presenting or publishing work that utilized services or resources from the Tulane Cancer Center Cancer Crusaders Next Generation Sequence Bioinformatics Core, please include the following acknowledgment statement:

"The authors acknowledge the Tulane Cancer Center Cancer Crusaders Next Generation Sequence Bioinformatics Core for assistance with [insert type of analysis performed]. In addition to foundational support from the Tulane Cancer Center, the Louisiana Cancer Research Center (LCRC), and Cancer Crusaders, the Core is supported in part by the NCI-funded P01 Program Project Grant (P01Ca214091) in partnership with the University of Florida, 'Gammaherpesvirus noncoding RNAs in AIDs malignancies', and the LSUHSC Tumor Virology COBRE. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health."

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