Microbial Genomics and Metagenomics Laboratory

Equipment

Sage Science - Pippin Prep

The platform features the ability to collect narrow and even fragment distributions, as well as the flexibility to collect wide ranges of fragments with minimal effort. Target sizes or ranges of sizes are entered in software, and fractions are collected in buffer.

Agilent Technologies - 2100 Bioanalyzer

The Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer system is an established automated electrophoresis solution for the sample quality control of biomolecules. The system integrates an instrument, data processing software, reagents and a microfluidic chip specific for DNA, RNA or protein analysis. It is suitable for next-generation sequencing (NGS), gene expression, biopharmaceutical and genome editing workflows, delivering highly precise analytical evaluation of various sample types.

Beckman Coulter - Biomek i5 Span-8

The Biomek i5 automated liquid handler Span-8 with enclosure is ideal for medium- to high-throughput workflows. It features an enclosed versatile workspace with up to 25 deck positions, Span-8 pipetting with liquid-level sensing and simple system operations.

QIAGEN - QIAcube

The innovative QIAcube uses advanced technology to process QIAGEN spin columns, enabling seamless integration of automated, low-throughput sample prep into the laboratory workflow. No change of purification chemistry is required, assuring fast startup and immediate results. All steps in the purification procedure are fully automated — up to 12 samples can be processed per run.

Eppendorf - Centrifuge 5427R

Features include:

• Ideal solution for high-end research applications
• Aerosol-tight Eppendorf QuickLock™ rotors for time saving
• Features unique OptiBowl™ design for whisper quiet operation
• Equipped with a soft-touch one-finger lid closure for ergonomic operation
• Automatic rotor recognition and imbalance detection for maximum safety Maintains constant 4°C at maximum speed that helps in keeping sample cool
• Unique swing-bucket rotor for 24 x 1.5/2mL tubes ideal for gradient centrifugation
• Compact footprint makes it easy to store
• Built-in condensation drain to eliminate water accumulation and prevent corrosion
• ECO shut-off can be adjusted to engage after 8, 4, 2 or 1 hour of nonuse to reduce energy consumption and extend compressor life (can be deactivated in menu)

Omni International - Bead Ruptor Elite

The Bead Ruptor Elite is the most advanced and easy to use bead mill homogenizer available. It is specifically designed for grinding, lysing and homogenizing biological samples prior to molecular extraction.

• Wide range of accessories for any sample size - 24 x 0.5 mL, 24 x 1.5 mL, 24 or 48 x 2 mL, 12 x 7 mL, 12 x 15 mL, 6 x 30 mL, 3 x 50 mL
• Most powerful bead mill on the market – homogenize the most challenging samples
• No cool down required between runs: process hundreds of samples per day
• Convenient front-loading design, 99 programmable memory settings and multilingual user interface
• Ideal homogenizer for extraction of DNA, RNA, proteins and small molecules