DNA Core

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CCIB DNA Core

The CCIB DNA Core, founded in 1995, is a major research core facility within the Center for Computational and Integrative Biology at Massachusetts General Hospital. We provide expertise in genomics, molecular biology, and laboratory automation to investigators across the MGB community, as well as academic, nonprofit, and industry clients throughout the United States and internationally.

Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery and advance research that improves human health. We work closely with investigators to provide high-quality data, rapid turnaround times, competitive pricing, and solutions tailored to individual research needs. As technologies and research needs evolve, we continuously expand and improve our services and capabilities.

Services

Our services include:

  • Sanger DNA Sequencing
  • Next-Generation Sequencing
    Complete plasmid sequencing • CRISPR sequencing • Complete amplicon sequencing • 16S sequencing
  • Nanopore Sequencing
  • Genotyping
    Mouse genotyping • DNA fragment analysis
  • Automated Molecular Biology Sample Handling
  • Custom Laboratory Automation Projects

Discuss Your Project

Need help determining the right approach for your project? We are happy to discuss your research needs, schedule an introductory consultation, or provide a cost estimate or quote.

John Darga, Core Director
617-726-0070
jdarga@ccib.mgh.harvard.edu

Team

Karen Armstrong (Elmessadi)
Sr. Research Technologist
Karen
Armstrong (Elmessadi)
Sr. Research Te...
John Darga
DNA Core Director
John
Darga
DNA Core Director
Matthew Derrig
Research Technologist
Matthew
Derrig
Research Techno...
Gina Filloramo
Sr. Research Technologist
Gina
Filloramo
Sr. Research Te...
Michael Mirisola
Research Technologist
Michael
Mirisola
Research Techno...
Andrew Moeller
Assistant Director
Andrew
Moeller
Assistant Director
Tyler Murphy
Bioinformatics Specialist I
Tyler
Murphy
Bioinformatics ...
Terry Orechia
Systems Designer
Terry
Orechia
Systems Designer
Stephen Richards
Sr. Research Technologist
Stephen
Richards
Sr. Research Te...
Janvi Shah
Research Technologist
Janvi
Shah
Research Techno...
Nandini Singh
Research Technologist
Nandini
Singh
Research Techno...
Huajun Wang
Bioinformatics Specialist II
Huajun
Wang
Bioinformatics ...