Norwegian University of Technology - Genomics Core

Our service includes whole genome gene expression and genotyping microarray analysis using Illumina or Affymetrix platforms. We have now alos introduced a DNA/RNA sequencing service, based on state-of-the-art "high throughput sequencing" (HTS) technology (Illumina HiSeq2500). HTS can be used for a variety of studies e.g.: de novo sequencing, whole genome or targeted resequencing, complete exome sequencing, whole genome transcriptome profiling including quantification and transcript isoforms and small RNAs, ChIP-Seq to detect transcription binding sites across the genome and metagenomic sequencing of microflora genomes.

Modern genome analysis critically depends on expertise in computational biology (e.g. bioinformatics, biostatistics, and theoretical systems biology). Such expertise is closely integrated with our facility in order to optimize throughput, data handling, and analysis. As many researchers who will utilize the services at GCF do not have the experience required for efficient analysis of the data, our bioinformaticians provides a crucial bridge between the experimental platform and users.

This core facility is organised within Department of Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine, NTNU. We are also a part of a national genomics consortium (NGC).