Key instrumentation at the Genomics Core

While all instruments are available via our full-service options, a selected set of instruments are also available to the VCU community via Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Genomics. Following completed hands-on training, these instruments can be booked via the FORCE system. Please email the Genomics Core to schedule your training.

Instrumentations include (* indicates availability via the DIY program):

  • BioAnalyzer (Agilent)*
  • Biotek Synergy (Agilent)*
  • Blue Pippin (Sage Science)*
  • Chromium X (10x Genomics)*
  • Countess III (ThermoFisher Scientific)*
  • Covaris E220/S2 (Covaris)*
  • MiSeq sequencer (Illumina)
  • Nanodrop (ThermoFisher Scientific)*
  • NextSeq 2000 sequencer (Illumina)
  • QIAcube (Qiagen)*
  • QIAcuity digital PCR (Qiagen)*
  • Qubit 2.0 (ThermoFisher Scientific)*
  • TapeStation 4200/4150 (Agilent)*
  • ViiA 7 Real-Time PCR system (ThermoFisher Scientific)
  • Visium CytAssits (10x Genomics)*