The Genomics Facility is one among the five highly specialized laboratories located within a class 10 facility at campus 3 (Bio-Nest), providing investigators (and external clients) access to State-of-the-Art genomics capabilities. The genomic facility operates as a core facility offering molecular biology technology support services and training in DNA sequencing, genotyping and gene expression analyses to academic, government and private sector institutions. Services include, DNA Sequencing, Fragment Analysis, Gene Expression Service and DNA bar-coding.

The facility has:

Applied Biosystems 3500 DNA Analyzer

The 8-capillary 3500 DNA Analyzer is used for traditional DNA sequencing and DNA fragment analysis applications such as microsatellites, AFLP, SNP analysis, mutation detection. It provides the highest quality data, additionally the machine is In Vitro Diagnostics approved.

CFX Connect™ Real-Time PCR Detection System

The CFX Connect real-time PCR detection system offers two-target analysis and excellent thermal cycler specifications. The system incorporates innovative optical technologies with powerful software to provide maximal reliability and efficiency for every real-time PCR needs.