Sanger Sequencing
Capillary services for small-scale sequencing and genetic fragment analysis
Centre for Health Genomics and Informatics
Our NovaSeq 6000 is in service.
Illumina's most powerful high-throughput sequencer, it's suited for a broad range of applications at the lowest cost per sample, from transcriptome sequencing to whole-genome sequencing and everything in between.
The Centre for Health Genomics and Informatics (CHGI) is a full service core infrastructure facility offering Sanger and Next-Generation DNA sequencing services and bioinformatics support to researchers across the University of Calgary and other research institutions.
Researchers need only submit isolated genomic DNA or total RNA and the Centre will perform all the following steps, from NGS library preparation through to generation of lists of variants or expressed genes. A wide variety of NGS applications, from single cell sequencing to metagenomics, are supported.
We aim to build the technological, bioinformatics and human resource capacities required to support the research and health care needs of our university and province, in alignment with Precision Medicine and Precision Health strategies.
Genetic Fragment Analysis
Automated multicolour fluorescent analysis of PCR-based DNA fragments.
Annual Authorization Forms
Forms are now only accepted online, and can be completed by using your UCID and signing in to ECS at the link below.
Next-Generation Sequencing
Sequencing on whole-genome scales
Consulting and Project Planning
Please arrange a meeting to discuss sample requirements, replicates required and sequencing options before beginning new NGS projects.
Analytical Services
Analytical services for assessing DNA and RNA samples or user-prepared NGS libraries.
Library Preparation Services
Sample prep services for genomic, metagenomic, transcriptomic and small RNA sequencing as well as targeted sequencing via amplicons or hybridization-capture methods.
Next-Generation Sequencing Services
Next-gen sequencers for short- and long-read sequencing.
Bioinformatics and IT
Resources for data analysis and storage
High-Performance Computing
Compute resources in our private server room and other locations.
Data Storage
Multi-petabyte data storage on disk and tape.
Galaxy Server
Secure access to data and pre-configured workflows.
Bioinformaticians
Bioinformatics staff who can provide additional fee-for-service assistance.
Find information on data storage and bioinformatics services here.