Functional Genomics Facility, University of Chicago
Functional Genomics Facility, University of ChicagoFunctional Genomics Facility, University of ChicagoFunctional Genomics Facility, University of Chicago, ServicesFunctional Genomics Facility, University of Chicago, protocolsFunctional Genomics Facility, University of Chicago, equipmentFunctional Genomics Facility, University of Chicago, formsFunctional Genomics Facility, University of Chicago, feesFunctional Genomics Facility, University of Chicago, publicationsFunctional Genomics Facility, University of Chicago, contact

 

Equipment
cDNA Microarray System,
which includes: 		 

Roche MagNA Pure Compact System

The MagNA Pure Compact System is the automated benchtop solution for nucleic acid purification. It can process one to eight samples per run.

NanoDrop 1000

  • Small samples: designed for 1 ul samples
  • Large dynamic range: measures 2-3700 ng/ul (dsDNA) on a single sample. No need to change out cuvettes or caps.
  • High absorbance capability: 50 times that of traditional spectrophotometers
  • No dilutions for most samples
  • No extra costs for consumables
  • Full spectrum (220-750 nm)
  • 10 second measurement time
  • No cuvettes or capillaries

Gene Spec III

Absorbance, 260/280 nm ratio, purity, DNA and protein concentrations are all determined instantly
- take as little 1ul of sample
- can measure fluorescence

Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer

for rapid visualization of quality and quantity of RNA, DNA and proteins with only a small amount of samples.

   
Affymetrix GeneChip® Instrument System,
which includes: 		 

Affymetrix Hybridization Oven 640

for overnight hybridization of target RNAs with the DNA oligo probes on a GeneChip array.
Click here for more information.

The Fluidics Station 450

is the new generation of fluidics stations for processing GeneChip® arrays. The Fluidics Station 450 incorporates advanced design improvements that provide improved ease-of-use and true walk away freedom to dramatically improve efficiency in your genetic analysis.
Click here for more information.

The GeneChip® Scanner 3000

pairs advanced design improvements with high resolution scanning and automation to dramatically improve efficiency in genetic analysis for gene expression and DNA analysis applications.
Click here for more information.

cDNA Microarray System,
which includes:

 
Agilent DNA Microarray Hybridization Oven
Innova 4080 High-Temperature Benchtop Incubator Shaker

The GenePix® 4000B

microarray scanner sets a new standard in the acquisition and analysis of expression data from DNA microarrays, protein microarrays, tissue arrays and cell arrays.
Click here for more information.

Click here for Scanner Software (GenePix Pro 4.1)

AB 7300 Real Time PCR System
AB 7900HT Fast Real-Time PCR System

The Smart Cycler System (Cepheid) which includes:

  • Smart Cycler processing block
  • Computer
  • Smart Cycler sofware

Click here for more information.

Advanced data analysis software

  1. GeneSpring (Agilent)
  2. dChip
  3. netAffx
  4. Partek Pro (Partek Inc)
  5. Ingenuity

GMS 417 Arrayer (Genetic MicroSystems)

for arraying DNA probe sets of customer's choosing onto glass slides.
Click here for more information.

Biomek 2000 Workstation

for virtually any liquid-handling procedures. Pipetting, diluting and dispensing operations are performed quickly, easily and automatically.
Click here for more information.

BioWorks Software (BECKMAN) for controlling the operation of Biomek 2000 Workstation.