Users of the Genome Center Core Services can set up an account at http://cores.genomecenter.ucdavis.edu which will enable you to use all the genome center core facilitiies.

DNA Technologies Core http://genomecenter.ucdavis.edu/dna_technologies

Dr. Charles Nicolet, Manager – email: cmnicolet@ucdavis.edu
Lab: 530-754-5281 Cell: 530-304-1163 Fax: 530-754-9658

The DNA Technologies Core provides Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) analysis, with the capability to run low to very high throughput assays with no constraints on the minimum or maximum number of samples. Illumina BeadArray and Bead Express systems are available to analyze 12 to 1536 SNPs/sample. An Illumina Genome Analyzer is available for a variety of applications including SNP discovery.

Expression Analysis Core http://genomecenter.ucdavis.edu/expression_analysis

Dr. Charles Nicolet, Manager – email: cmnicolet@ucdavis.edu
Lab: 530-754-5281 Cell: 530-304-1163 Fax: 530-754-9658

The Expression Analysis Core extends the services provided by the Genome Center/School of Medicine Affymetrix microarray facility. In addition, the Illumina BeadArray platform enables expression studies in human or mouse and the Genome Analyzer is available for transcript analysis. Additional services include custom arrays, ChIP-Chip approaches, and comparative genomic hybridization. The Core Facility will also serve as an intermediary between researchers and companies producing custom arrays.

Proteomics Core http://www.proteomics.ucdavis.edu

Dr. Brett Phinney, Manager – email: bsphinney@ucdavis.edu
Lab: 530-754-5298 Fax: 530-754-8370

The Proteomics Core provides state-of-the-art analytical proteomic services and specializes in characterization of macromolecular complexes, post-translation modifications, and quantitative proteomics. We have a highly trained staff and a variety of tandem mass spectrometers capable of providing sensitive, accurate and fast proteomic analysis of complex biological samples, including a Thermo-Electron hybrid linear ion-trap Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometer (LTQ-FT). We also perform AA analysis and Edman protein sequencing.

Metabolomics Core http://www.metabolomics-core.ucdavis.edu

Dr. Vladimir Tolstikov, Manager – email: vtolstikov@ucdavis.edu
Lab: 530-754-5357 Fax: 530-754-8370

The Metabolomics Core provides high-quality, cost-effective, services for metabolomics research and target analysis using experienced staff and state-of-the-art instrumentation. The Core Facility offers GC-MS and LC-MS lines for analysis using high quality standards, reagents, and solvents. We also have an ABI 4000 QTRAP triple quad mass spectrometer for highly sensitive target quantitation. We provide help with the experimental setup and design in addition to assistance with data interpretation in collaboration with the bioinformatics core.

Bioinformatics Core http://bioinformatics.ucdavis.edu

Dr. Dawei Lin, Manager - email: lhslin@ucdavis.edu
Office: 530-754-5396 Fax: 530-754-9658

The Bioinformatics Core assists in acquisition, curation, analysis, and distribution of large complex datasets. It provides access to large computing clusters and storage arrays. It bridges between cutting edge bioinformatics approaches and the practical needs of researchers studying a diverse range of biological problems. The core provides bioinformatics support for the wetlab service cores as well as researchers with independent bioinformatics needs.