WGSC is a centralized core research facility within the Biology Department that provides genomic sequencing and analytical services to support surveillance and research activities. These services include library preparation, sequencing and bioinformatics support.
The WGSC provides access to Next Generation Sequencing devices (Illumina MiSeq, Illumina NextSeq 2000 and Oxford Nanopore Technology MinION) as well as provides technical support for library preparation and QA/QC processes. The WGSC has specialized equipment to aid in the preparation (e.g. thermocyclers, automated extraction equipment), QA/QC (gel electrophoresis, fluorometer), as well as necessary general laboratory equipment necessary to conduct molecular biology research.
Vision
To be a world-class hub of innovation by enabling groundbreaking research and transformative discoveries by providing state-of-the-art technologies, expertise and training within a collaborative environment.
List of equipment
Existing
- Illumina NextSeq 2000
- Illumina MiSeq
- Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) - MinION
- Agilent Tapestation 4150
- Qubit Flex
- Automatic Liquid Handlers
- Thermocycler
- Centrifuges
- General Laboratory supplies
Proposed
- High-throughput Sequencer
- Long-read High Accuracy Sequencer
- Flexible Sequencer
- Single-cell controller
- Mechanical shearing device
- High-throughput Nucleic Acid Size selector
- High Resolution Bioanalyzer
People
Senior Manager
Hadi Dhiyebi
hdhiyebi@uwaterloo.ca
Laboratory Technician
Hoang Dang
h5dang@uwaterloo.ca
Gallery
How to request access
Contact the senior manager, Hadi Dhiyebi at hdhiyebi@uwaterloo.ca or genomics@uwaterloo.ca.
Website
For more complete information, visit the Facility website: Waterloo Genomics Surveillance Centre.