RNomics Platform

Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec
What the facility does

Detection and quantification of RNA and DNA in biological samples

Areas of expertise

The RNomics Platform at Université de Sherbrooke provides a wide range of next-generation sequencing, PCR and bioinformatics services to the research community. Our automated computational and experimental platform has been developed to handle both large-scale sequencing and PCR-based investigations. Its primary applications are for comparative gene expression studies using RNA-seq and quantitative PCR (qPCR), and the annotation and analysis of alternative splicing using endpoint PCR coupled with microcapillary electrophoresis (ASPCR). In addition to sequencing applications, we routinely design, execute and analyze thousands of qPCR and ASPCR reactions per day. Associated services include RNA and DNA isolation and quality control from cell culture and tissue sources, as well as extensive bioinformatics support for experimental design and data analysis. Clients can access their results and all experimental data via a secure Web application, where several computational modules are available to optimize data analysis and presentation. The Platform's expert staff is also available for direct consultation at all stages of each project. The Platform is continually developing new assays and bioinformatics protocols to meet the needs of its expanding client base

Research services

RNA and DNA extraction, RNA quality control, RNA-sequencing, next-generation sequencing, custom PCR assays, high-throughput PCR, quantitative PCR, gene expression, analysis of alternative splicing, bioinformatics, aequence data mining

Sectors of application
  • Agriculture, animal science and food
  • Chemical industries
  • Clean technology
  • Defence and security industries
  • Energy
  • Environmental technologies and related services
  • Fisheries and aquaculture
  • Forestry and forest-based industries
  • Healthcare and social services
  • Life sciences, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment
Equipment Function
Agilent Bioanalyzer 2100 Microcapillary detection, quantification and QC of RNA and DNA
Caliper LC-90 Large-scale microcapillary detection and quantification of DNA (three  instruments)
Illumina MiSeq Next generation sequencing
IonTorrent PGM Next generation sequencing
Roche GS Junior System Next generation sequencing
BioRad CFX384 qPCR 384-well format (three  instruments)
BioRad CFX96 qPCR 96-well format (three  instruments)
Applied Biosystems GeneAmp 9700 End-point PCR
Biomek FX Liquid handling
Beckman GeXP Genetic Analysis System Capillary electrophoresis