What the facility does
Provides services in genomics and molecular biology
Areas of expertise
The Core Molecular Biology and Genomics Laboratory (CMBGL) provides services in genomics and molecular biology, serves as a research training site and provides access to advanced molecular/genomics equipment to the faculties of Science, Social Sciences and Engineering. Our facility remains competitive in Ottawa in the offer of external services for digital droplet and quantitative PCR, a technique to measure gene expression with broad applications. We provide training on various equipment and bench space within the facility.
Research services
- Laboratory automation
- Gene expression - droplet digital PCR
- Gene expression – qPCR
- Gene amplification – PCR
- Cryostat sectioning
- Ultracentrifugation
Sectors of application
- Environmental technologies and related services
- Fisheries and aquaculture
- Life sciences, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment
Specialized labs and equipment
| Equipment | Function |
|---|---|
| Biomek Robot-NX Span-8 Laboratory Automation Workstation | Laboratory automatization workstation |
| Droplet digital PCR platform | PCR – polymerase chain reaction, gene quantification |
| BioRad CFX96 Touch Real-Time PCR Detection System | Quantitative PCR (qPCR) machine. PCR – polymerase chain reaction, gene quantification. |
| Leica CM1859 Cryostat | Maintains low temperatures and allows cryosectioning of biological materials |
| Leica CM3050 S Cryostat | Maintains low temperatures and allows cryosectioning of biological materials |
| Thermal cyclers (various) | Nucleic acid amplification |