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Equipment The Core currently houses and operates the following equipment: 
This equipment is intended for Molecular Genomics personnel use only.

Affymetrix Scanner
The GeneArray™ Scanner uses an argon-ion laser to excite fluorescent molecules incorporated into the nucleic acid target to generate a quantitative hybridization signal. All you do is add the hybridized array. With precise optics, the GeneArray™ scanner focuses the laser on 3-micron spots within each of the thousands of probe features contained on the GeneChip® probe array. A high-resolution image of the probe array is displayed in real time during scanning, and fluorescence intensity data is automatically stored in a raw file. The easy to use scanner will provide you with high quality data for years to come.

Gene Chip Fluidics Station

GeneChip Fluidics Station 400
The GeneChip® Fluidics Station automates the introduction of the nucleic acid target to the probe array cartridge, controls the delivery of reagents and the timing and temperature for hybridization of nucleic acid target to the probe array. Each fluidics station can independently process four arrays at one time.

Simply load the probe array nucleic acid target you've prepared on the fluidics station. Enter information about the type of array to be analyzed and press a key to start the process. The software automatically selects the appropriate protocol. Once processing is complete, messages are displayed on the PC and the fluidics station that the probe array is ready for scanning.

Gene Chip Hybridization Oven GeneChip Hybridization Oven 640
The Hybridization Oven 640 automates your hybridization process for GeneChip® probe arrays. The oven provides precise temperature control to ensure successful hybridization, and cartridge rotation to provide continuous mixing. Up to 64 arrays can be processed at one time. The digital speed control display provides you with the option of selecting specific rotation speeds and to visually monitor the speed during the cycle.
Gene Pix 4000B Gene Pix4000B
The GenePix 4000B scanner and GenePix Pro software is powerful, flexible, and easy to learn and use.

Simultaneously scans microarray slides at two wavelengths using a dual laser scanning system, which dramatically reduces scan time.
  • User-selectable laser power
  • User-selectable focus position.
  • Displays images from up to four channels and three ratios as they are acquired in real time.
  • Precisely controls the scan area, further reducing scan time and image storage requirements.
  • Includes three GenePix Pro software for maximum efficiency and full microarray spot finding and analysis capability
ABI Prism 7000

ABI Prism 7000 Sequence Detection System

Multicolor detection provides flexibility for multiplex quantitation assays, allelic discrimination assays, and plus/minus assays

  • Precision optics, combined with a sophisticated multicomponenting algorithm, provide accurate, highly-reproducible results
  • Small footprint facilitates easy placement in any laboratory
  • Peltier-based, 96-well block thermal cycling system is easy to use with standard 96-well plates or 0.2 mL tubes
  • Proven assay development guidelines save time and money
NanoDrop® ND-1000 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer

The NanoDrop® ND-1000 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer enables highly accurate analyses of 1 microliter samples at an affordable price. The novel sample retention system eliminates the need for cuvettes and improves laboratory efficiency.

  • Only 1 microliter of sample required
  • Only 30 seconds to load sample, analyze and prepare for next sample!
  • No cuvette needed
  • No dilutions required on dsDNA samples up to 3700 ng/microliter
  • Highly accurate UV/Vis spectrum
  • Small footprint

SDDC-2 Arrayer

SDDC-2 Arrayer
SDDC-2 MicroArrayer is the most precise arrayer on the market. It is truly modular and reconfigurable. The basic system is supplied with a highly precise X-Y-Z robot carrying a dispenser head with up to 48 stealth pins. Numerous modules are available including electronic multi-channel pipettors, membrane spotting modules, microwell plate stacker, etc. CPCA technology is based on ESI's rich experience in neuro-fuzzy algorithms, super-precision robotics and sophisticated control algorithms.

Flite Fluorometer

FLITE Fluorometer
The new Wallac FLITE is a dedicated fluorometer ideal for cell-based assays, binding studies, enzyme activity studies, molecular biology, drug screening toxicology, and in all other applications requiring quantifications of protein, ssDNA, dsDNA, cells, bacteria, or cytokines. FLITE allows measurement modes to provide comprehensive support for the varied assays performed today in both academic and industrial research. It reads all types of microplates with 1 to 864 wells and allows kinetics, scanning, sequential measurement of dfferent labels, and top and bottom reading.
 

Biomek FX

Beckman Biomek FX
Plate Replication Solutions
  • Four formatting options 96-96, 96-384, 384-96, 384-384
  • Add up to three reagents
  • Large plate capacity — up to 240 plates with Stacker Carousel
  • User interchangeable 96- or 384-channel pipetting heads
  • Software Wizard Integrated gripper for moving labware
  • Automated tip loading
Tetrad Thermal Cycler MJ Research Peltier Tetrad Thermal Cycler
The DNA Engine Tetrad™ thermal cycler expands the envelope of discovery beyond the pioneering PTC-200 DNA Engine™ cyler. It has four times the capacity with a footprint only twice the size, providing very high throughput for laboratories that run massive quantities of reactions, such as sequencing or diagnostic labs.
Agilent 2100

The Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer uses lab-on-a-chip technology to provide improved analysis of DNA, RNA, proteins and cells through:

  • Automation for improved accuracy and reproducibility
  • Rapid visualisation of sample quality and quantity
  • High sensitivity with minimal sample quantities
  • Significant time savings - up to12 samples in 30 minutes
  • Easy comparison or sharing of digital sample data
  • Simple, robust protocols and reagents
  • Reduced use and waste of hazardous chemicals

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