The Molecular Genetics Core Facility provides automated DNA sequencing and genotyping, centered around an ABI 377 DNA Sequencer and an MJ Research thermocycler, both funded by an NSF grant, and a PE Applied Biosystems GeneAmp PCR System 9700 thermocycler. Detection of the fluorescently-labeled fragments is done as the bands migrate out of the gel, using an argon laser and CCD camera.
Turnaround times are rapid, and researchers are rapidly provided with their sequence data via email.
The director of the Facility is Dr. Melvin Billingsley . As with the other Section of Research Resources Core Facilities, the Molecular Genetics Core Facility serves numerous investigators at the College of Medicine, as well as investigators outside the University .