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Dear researchers,

We are pleased to announce three new Research Resources Center (RRC) core facilities as part of our infrastructure for researchers within UIC and partner institutions. These new cores include the UIC Biorepository Core, Metabolic Phenotyping Core and Spatial and Genome Technologies Core. Each is led by a talented scientific director and faculty advisor, allowing researchers access to the most innovative tools and expertise for their research.

Recent economic and federal policy changes have introduced new challenges for university core facilities across the country. These have led to increased expenses and updated cost accounting calculations per university regulations. These new rates will take effect on July 1st, 2025, and will be reflected on the iLab and RRC websites. New service requests submitted on or after this date will be charged the new rates. Our RRC team remains ready to support investigators in finding the most cost-effective and impactful tools to meet their research needs during this period of change and in the future.

Finally, thank you for the crucial work you do to carry out successful research. The RRC remains committed to providing high quality services through the acquisition of new instruments, timely services and the expertise of our dedicated staff.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at rrcinfo@uic.edu.

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About

Genome Research Core

 

News/Current Events 

 

February 2025: Retirement of Sanger Sequencing Service

 

Sanger sequencing service has retired. We understand that this may cause some inconvenience, and we sincerely apologize for any disruption to your research.

To ensure the continuity of your work, we recommend reaching out to the following companies:

1. GENEWIZ by Azenta Life Sciences: Sanger Sequencing Services, Emily Fish, Emily.Fish@azenta.com

2. ACGT DNA Sequencing Services: Sanger Sequencing Services, Ashley McKee, ashley_mckee@acgtinc.com

 

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Full RNA/DNA QC Services and Mycoplasma tetsing are suspended.

 

We now offer QC Instrument Membership for 24/7 swipe card access to sample QC instruments located

in Rm E323, MSB: NanoDrop One, Qubit 4.0, and TapeStation 2200.

Direct link to this service: https://uic.ilab.agilent.com/service_item/new/3161?spt_id=17628

 

 

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Getting Started:

To reserve time on the equipment or request services, you must have an iLab account.

Obtaining an iLab account

  • UIC NetID is now fully integrated with iLab
  • For detailed registration information please visit RRC Get Started
  • All fields must be filled out completely and accurately 
  • If you have any questions about account registration, please email rrc-ilab@uic.edu

Logging into iLab

  • To log in, please type in your institutional email or UIC NetID and password at the top right of this page.

 

Overview of the Services

The University of Illinois at Chicago, Genome Research Core strives to support your research efforts by providing access to equipment, technical and scientific expertise, and rapid sample analysis at a reasonable price. In addition to providing technical services, our staff and director are happy to provide advice on choosing proper reagents, training on self-use instrumentation, and on developing the right technical and scientific approach for the analysis of your samples. We will endeavor to provide you with access to the newest technologies and the resources to analyze your data. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. The best way to reach us is by email.

We provide a suite of services, including, but not limited to:

  • Single-cell analyses
  • RNA-Sequencing
  • Shotgun and amplicon sequencing
  • High-throughput Amplicon
  • Nucleic Acid Extraction and QC
  • Sanger Sequencing
  • Real-Time PCR (qPCR)

We have instruments that can be used by our customers: 

  • NanoDrop One - Thermo Scientific™ Microvolume UV-Vis Spectrophotometer
  • Qubit 4.0 - fluorescent dye-based quantification of proteins and nucleic acids
  • Agilent TapeStation 2200 - for automated electrophoretic analysis of DNA and RNA samples
  • Covaris S2 acoustic shearing device – for library preparations, including ChIP-seq
  • Life Technologies ViiA7 (CMWT A-311) - qPCR with 96-well standard, 96-well fast, and 384-well interchangeable blocks

More services using the following instrumentation: 

  • Life Technologies 3730xl Analyzer – for Sanger (Daily) sequencing
  • Sage Scientific PippinPrep – for automated size selection of DNA fragments
  • Agilent TapeStation 4200– for automated electrophoretic analysis of DNA and RNA samples
  • Life Technologies Qubit – for DNA/RNA quantification
  • Illumina MiniSeq and MiSeq - Next-Generation sequencers
  • NextAdvance Bullet Blender – sample homogenizing
  • MP FastPrep-24 5G – sample homogenizing
  • Promega Maxwell 16 – for extracting DNA and RNA from a variety of sample types
  • Promega Maxwell RSC – for extracting DNA and RNA from a variety of sample types 
  • Qiagen QIAcube – for extracting DNA and RNA from a variety of sample types 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contacts

Name Role Phone Email Location
General Lab Contact

 

 
GRC@uic.edu
 

 
Dr. Zarema Arbieva
Core Director
 
312-355-1608
 
zarbieva@uic.edu
 
CMWT A302
 
Nina Los
Lab Manager
 
312-413-4626
 
nlos2@uic.edu
 
CMWT A302
 

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Our main mailing address is 835 S Wolcott, CMWT A-301, Chicago, IL 60612, which is indicated on this map:




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The map is slightly confusing because our building is connected with many other buildings. Therefore, please use these directions:



-->If you are coming by car, the most convenient parking garage that accepts credit cards is next to the UIC Hospital on Wood St, between Grenshaw and Filmore streets. Walk North on Wolcott until you reach the corner of Wolcott and Polk. Enter the building and use the elevators to get to the third floor. When you get off of the elevator turn left around the corner. Our lab is the first room on your left (A-310).





-->If you are coming by public transportation, the most convenient is to come by CTA Pink line and get off at Polk Station. Walk straight west until you reach the corner of Polk and Wolcott. Enter the building and use the elevators to get to the third floor. When you get off of the elevator turn left around the corner. Our lab is the first room on your left (A-310). If arriving by blue line, the appropriate stop is Illinois Medical District.