General Information
The McGill University and Genome Quebec Innovation Centre is a world class research facility for genomics and proteomics that offers reliable services to the scientific community. Founded in 2002, the Centre has developed a world-renowned expertise in complex genetic disorders such as cardiac disease, asthma and Type 2 diabetes.
DNA Sequencing Instruments Used
- Applied Biosystems 3730xl
- Illumina HiSeq 2000 & 2500
- Illumina MiSeq
- Roche GS-FLX Titanium and GS-FLX “Plus”
- Pacific Biosciences RS II
DNA Sequencing Prices
Not mentioned
DNA Template Requirements
Plasmids
- 100-500 ng/µl
BAC/PAC
- 500 ng/µl
PCR products
- 100-200 bp | 0.5-1.5 ng/µl
- 200-500 bp | 1.5-5 ng/µl
- 500-1000 bp | 2-10 ng/µl
- 1000-2000 bp | 5-20 ng/µl
- >2000 bp | 20-50 ng/µl
Primers
5 µM
Other information
All services include an initial consultation to discuss experimental design and procedures.
The facility provides set of common primers free of charge.
Sequencing turn-around time
48-96 hrs
International orders
Yes
GLP DNA sequencing
Not mentioned
Other DNA sequencing related services offered
- Next Generation Sequencing
- SNP Discovery
- Array Based Technologies
- Genotyping
- Bioinformatics
Contact Information
Client Management Office
McGill University and Genome Quebec Innovation Centre
740, Dr. Penfield Avenue, Room 7104
Montreal (Quebec), H3A 0G1
Canada
Phone: +1 514 398 7211
Fax: +1 514 398 1790
Email: infoservices@genomequebec.com
Website: http://gqinnovationcenter.com/index.aspx
Comments
The Innovation Center provides wide range of DNA analysis services on a fee for service basis. The facility also offers the 24hr BaseXpress sequencing service. The Center is renowned for its expertise in complex genetic disorders and has become a networking site for various research initiatives.