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Genomics Unit

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The genomics unit offers a teaching environment for students, provides basic services to laboratories on the Dalhousie Agricultural Campus and facilitates research for those working in molecular biology at Dalhousie, across the Maritimes and beyond.

Status

The unit currently has space available to facilitate DNA and RNA extractions.  Pipettes, basic consumables and some extraction kits are also on site.

They provides DNA sequencing based on an automated Applied Biosystems 3130 DNA analyzer and an Eppendorf liquid handling robot.

In addition, we also have the following equipment for common use:

  • Roche LightCycler® 480 and BioRad iQ5 Real-Time PCR Systems
  • BioRad PCR Machines
  • Nanodrop Spectrophotometer
  • Laminar Biocontainment Hood (Level 1)
  • Incubators
  • -20 and -80 Freezer Space

Please Note:  Fees may be associated with the services provided by genomics unit. Please contact Tanya Muggeride at 902-896-2435 or via email at tmuggeridge@dal.ca.

 

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