Genetics, Genomics, and Proteomics

Founded in 2002, the Arizona Genomics Institute (AGI) has been instrumental in genomic research, initially creating a BAC library and assembling the BAC-based physical map of the rice genome, and leading the US effort in sequencing parts of it as part of a major international project. Since its inception, AGI has significantly contributed to or led hundreds of genome sequencing projects, including those for maize and various species of the genus Oryza. AGI's Service Center is at the cutting edge of sequencing technology, operating state-of-the-art instruments and serving as a PacBio Certified Service Provider center, catering to both internal and external research needs. Specializing in extracting nucleic acids of high molecular weight and purity, AGI leverages its expertise and legacy in handling a wide range of biological materials to provide high-quality substrates essential for generating premier genomic datasets.

This core facility serves all University investigators, as well as researchers from other academic institutions and industries with an interest in microbiome analysis. It provides the research community the facility and expertise to characterize complex microbial communities and microbial interactions using state-of-the-art instrumentation and highly trained personnel who provide support ranging from experimental design to data analysis. These individuals are proficient in processing and analyzing samples from a large variety of sources, including human and animal models of human disease as well as all environmental samples, such as soil and water.

Arizona Genetics Core offers access to resources and services to help investigators, educators, students and the biotech community conduct and promote research in the field of genomics. AZGC provides a wide range of molecular biology services and support ranging from Complete Solutions to fee-per-use services.

The Functional Genomics Core’s mission is to provide researchers at the University of Arizona with the capacity to run high-throughput compound/drug, RNAi, and deletion library based screens for the purpose of network analysis, drug and/or target discovery. We will work with you to develop or optimize an assay, carryout a screen and/or analyze the data. The equipment in the laboratory is also available for general (low-throughput) use.