Molecular Medicine Core

Our Core Summary and Services

Droplet Digital PCR system on Bio-Rad QX AutoDG platform, delivering an absolute count of target molecules for applications like CNV, mutation detection, gene expression.
Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) on Illumina MiSeq for small genome, amplicon, targeted sequencing and resequencing.
Training on Laser Capture Microdissection (LCM) using ArcturusXT.
Sample shearing on Covaris E220 Focused Ultrasonicator.
Testing quality and quantity of RNA/DNA samples on Agilent 4200 Tape Station.
Performing Real-Time PCR and providing quantitative data on levels of gene expression, utilizing ABI 7000 and 7500 FAST instrumentation.
On an hourly fee basis the core provides: one-on-one and/or telephone consultations, training, primer/probe design, Real Time-PCR experiment set up, Real Time-PCR data analysis, troubleshooting.
The investigator has the option to purchase from the core reagents and consumables.

To inquire a charge form for the Molecular Medicine Core services please email us or call 617-667-0603.