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Genomic and RNA Profiling Core


Overview of Services

The Genomic and RNA Profiling Core (GARP) provides access to state-of-the-art genomic profiling technology and services, including:

  • Sequencing only- Standalone sequencing of user-prepped samples as opposed to samples that go through library prep and sequencing in house.
  • Library prep
  • Next Gen Sequencing on our Illumina platforms (iSeq 100, NextSeq 500 and NovaSeq 6000)
  • Nanostring nCounter Technology
  • Sample Quality Control
  • Nucleic acid shearing on the Covaris
  • DNA size selection on the Pippin HT
  • Consultation
  • Primary Data Processing & Analysis

Getting Started

  • BCM Users:  Click the link in the upper right corner to login or register for an iLab account using valid BCM credentials.
  • Non-BCM Users:  Click the appropriate link in the upper right corner to login with your approved iLab credentials or to sign up for an iLab account.

Leadership

Daniel Kraushaar, Ph.D. - Core Director
Phone: (713) 798-7787
Email: garpcore@bcm.edu

Emily Ricco - Laboratory Manager
Phone: (713) 798-3905
ricco@bcm.edu

Location and Hours of Operation

 

Location

 

Hours

One Baylor Plaza, 325E Anderson Bldg.

Houston, TX 77030

8 a.m. - 5 p.m., M - F

Links and Resources

  1. http://www.bcm.edu/mcfweb/

 

 

Contacts

Name Role Phone Email Location
Daniel Kraushaar, Ph.D.
Director
 
(713) 798-7787
 
garpcore@bcm.edu
 

 
Internal BCM iLab Support
Internal BCM iLab Support
 

 
ilabs-support@bcm.edu
 

 
Emily Ricco
Laboratory Manager
 
713-798-3905
 
ricco@bcm.edu