Illumina MiSeq System​ on the left and a side view of NextSeq 2000 with blue light on the right​

À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Genomics Surveillance Centre

Overview

The À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Genomics Surveillance Centre (WGSC) provides genomic sequencing and analytical services in support of surveillance and research activities. These services include library preparation, sequencing, and bioinformatics support. The WGSC is a centralized Core Research Facility under the Office of Research located in the Biology Department. 

The WGSC provides access to Illumina sequencers (MiSeq & NextSeq) as well as provides technical support for library preparation and QA/QC processes. The WGSC has specialized equipment to aid in the preparation (e.g. thermocyclers, automated extraction equipment), QA/QC (gel electrophoresis, fluorometer), as well as necessary general laboratory equipment necessary to conduct molecular biology research. 

Qubit Flex Fluorometer with lid open
Tapestation 4150 with lid open
Front view of Agilent Tapestation 4150

Current Services Provided:

Illumina NextGen Sequencing (MiSeq and NextSeq 2000)

Illumina Library Preparation for:

  • 16S Amplicon sequencing
  • Whole Genome sequencing

Illumina Library quantification using qPCR

Oxford Nanopore Technology (ONT) Sequencing (MinION and Flongle)

ONT Library Preparation using:

  • Rapid Kits
  • Native Kits

ONT Applications:

  • Amplicon Sequencing
  • Plasmid Sequencing

Agilent 4150 Tapestation analysis:

  • DNA  
  • High Sensitivity DNA  
  • Genomic DNA  
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  • High Sensitivity RNA  

Fluorometric Quantification (e.g. Qubit Analysis) 

  • dsDNA (High Sensitivity, Broad Range) 
  • RNA (High Sensitivity, Broad Range and Extended Range)

For further information and pricing please contact genomics@uwaterloo.ca