Service Centre category(ies)
Cell Culture and Manipulation
Genomics / Gene Expression Analysis / DNA Sequencing / DNA Synthesis / Real-Time PCR / Genotyping / Microarray
Description of the Service Centre
Cooperates with researchers to improve cell culture conditions, genotyping, gene expression techniques and offers technical assistance to researchers. Offers individual fully equipped and monitored rooms for cell culture, mycoplasma tests and a monitored N2 reservoir for cell storage. Facilitates the implementation of genotyping and gene expression technology including expert consultation and training, by providing equipment for gene expression analysis; automated DNA and RNA extraction; quantif
Service Centre web address
http://www.ibmc.up.pt/research/research-facilities/cell-culture-and-genotyping
Contact person's name
Paula Magalhães
Contact person's e-mail
paulam@ibmc.up.pt
Contact person's telephone
(+351) 226074900 ext:2805
Service
Genotyping and Gene Expression Unit
Available for external use?
Yes
Comments
The Genotyping lab is equipped with iCycler iQ5 Real-Time PCR, Experion, DNA/RNA/Protein Automated Extractor, NanoDrop ND-1000. We provide: Real Time-PCR programming and sample running, analysis of RNA integrity, extraction/purification of genomic DNA sa
Service
Cell Culture Unit
Available for external use?
Yes
Comments
The Cell Culture lab is equipped with six CO2 heated incubators, distributed by three independent rooms three laminar flow hoods (Heraeus, Hera Safe), one per each room. We provide: establishment of tailor-made conditions of a variety of cell lines and p
Equipment
Thermocycler, vortex, centrifuge, gel tray
Service type: self-service or full-service?
Self-service
Equipment
Inverted microscope, heated water bath, refrigerated centrifuge
Service type: self-service or full-service?
Self-service
