Genomics Core Facility
The Genomics Core Facility (GCF) at the University of Bergen provides a wide range of high-throughput genomic services to the local and national scientific community. We offer an extensive set of technologies to study genome structure, dynamics and function using next generation sequencing technology. In addition to our laboratory services, we also offer expert advice on experimental design and bioinformatics analysis, training and assistance on data storage solutions. We are located on the 6th floor of the Laboratory building, at Haukeland University Hospital.
About
The Genomics Core Facility (GCF) is hosted by the Department of Clinical Science, in collaboration with Haukeland University Hospital.
GCF is a partner in the Norwegian consortium for sequencing and personalized medicine (NorSeq), supported by an infrastructure grant from the Research Council of Norway.
Services and applications
We provide a wide range of high-throughput genomic services. The applications include whole genome sequencing, exome sequencing, RNAseq, Single-Cell sequencing and other relevant high-throughput sequencing applications (upon request).
Our services include:
- Advice in experimental design for high quality results
- Quality control (QC) of your DNA/RNA
- Library preparation with QC and quantification
- Next Generation Sequencing, using Illumina next generation sequencing technology
- Expert advice on bioinformatics analysis, training, and assistance on data storage solutions
- Standard bioinformatics is included in the price, and more extensive bioinformatics can be provided upon request.
*We do not offer nucleic acid extraction services ourselves. Please feel free to reach out for further advice on suitable providers.
Please contact us for more information about our genomic services.
Project guidance and advisory
We strongly recommend starting with a project advisory session before beginning your experiments.
A clear understanding of your project goals enables us to provide accurate and tailored recommendations.
An advisory session is also an excellent opportunity to address practical questions related to the planning and design of your experiment. Please contact us to book a free advisory session and discuss your project.
Partners and funding
We are hosted by the Department of Clinical Science, in collaboration with Haukeland University Hospital (external link).
We are a partner in the Norwegian Consortium for Sequencing and Personalized Medicine (NorSeq (external link)), which operates the National technology platform supported by the Research Council of Norway (external link). Additionally, we have a collaboration with ELIXIR Norway (external link), an interdisciplinary research center within the field of bioinformatics and computational biology.
Prices
Prices
Due to the wide variety of specific protocols for library preparation, we cannot provide a comprehensive cost summary. Pricing is project-specific and depends on several factors, including sample type (RNA/DNA), organism, choice of library preparation, application, coverage/reads per sample, and whether single- or paired-end sequencing is used.
Standard bioinformatics is usually included in the price, and more extensive bioinformatics can be provided upon request.
Our pricing reflects the actual cost of reagents and work hours, on a non-profit basis. The various options will be discussed during our design meetings.
So please don't hesitate to contact us about your budgetary needs and requirements!
Acknowledgements
Trond Mohn Foundation
The Genomics Core Facility at the University of Bergen extends its gratitude to the Trond Mohn Foundation for funding our Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) services. From 2017 to 2023, this support enabled approximately 170 NGS projects and provided substantial discounts to users at the University of Bergen and Haukeland University Hospital.
Research Council of Norway
The Genomics Core Facility at the University of Bergen sincerely acknowledges the support provided by the Research Council of Norway through infrastructure funding. Through its involvement in the Norwegian Consortium for Sequencing and Personalized Medicine (NorSeq), this contribution has played a key role in developing and sustaining advanced sequencing capabilities, supporting high-quality research for the University of Bergen, Haukeland University Hospital, and the broader scientific community.
Acknowledgement and Citation Guidelines
GCF resources are made possible through investments from the University of Bergen and other funding actors. Proper citation of our services demonstrates the impact of these investments and helps ensure the long-term sustainability of the core facility.
If you publish data that has been generated with the help of the services we provide*, please acknowledge the GCF-UiB service when data is submitted for publishing.
*This includes any data or results obtained through GCF instruments or services, as well as any work that contains intellectual contributions by GCF staff.
Acknowledgement template:
“The Genomics Core Facility (GCF) at the University of Bergen (RRID:SCR_026839), which is part of the NorSeq Consortium, provided services on XXXXX; GCF is supported in part by a major grant from the Research Council of Norway (grant no. 245979/F50)”
People
Contact persons
Aashish Srivastava Bioinformatics Lead; Bioinformatics
Carla P. D. Fernandes Core Facility Manager; Lab and Data analysis
Karen Marie Hagen Lab and Data analysis
Mahima Gomladu Bioinformatics
Rita Holdhus Operations Advisor
Vidar M. Steen Head of the Genomics Core Facility
Contact
Please contact the Genomic Core Facility for information about our services or prices.
Visiting address:
Lab Building, 6th floor (rooms 6270 and 6265)
Jonas Lies vei 91B,
5021 Bergen
- Phone number
- +4755975326
- Emails
- bergen@genomics.no