An HC-LITT/HCCL Wet Lab Workshop: Automated Genomic Sample Preparation Solution using Digital Microfluidics

Posted January 4, 2012

Four sessions:
Jan 25, 2012, 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Jan 25, 2012, 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Jan 26, 2012, 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Jan 26, 2012, 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Location:
Harvard Medical School, HIM #144
4 Blackfan Circle
Boston, MA 02115

On January 25 and 26 the Harvard Catalyst Laboratory for Innovative Translational Technologies (HC-LITT) and the Harvard Catalyst Central Laboratory (HCCL) will host a hands-on workshop covering the practical application of digital microfluidics to enable a flexible automation solution for genomic sample preparation.  Participants will work with DNA or cDNA samples to construct  NGS sequencing libraries for the Illumina® sequencing  platforms using  the Mondrian™ SP  digital microfluidic device. 

This workshop will combine practical in-lab experience with one of NuGEN’s library methods and the Mondrian SP System, along with classroom presentations reviewing the digital microfluidic technology and exploring a variety of NGS sample preparation workflows that can help to eliminate the bottlenecks often encountered with sequencing library preparation.  

Registration is required, and space is limited to 4 participants per session. To register, contact Anne Smith at NuGEN Technologies (E-mail). Please register prior to Jan 16th.

All participants must fill out an HC-LITT support form and complete an online Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) training. If you have previously completed the EH&S training, please provide HC-LITT Director Winston Patrick Kuo (E-mail) with a copy of your completion certificate.

The mission of HC-LITT is to provide the Harvard research community with early access to enabling leading-edge genomic and proteomic technologies. The mission of HCCL is to perform specialty tests in a CLIA-certified central laboratory at low cost and high consistent quality.

Harvard University, HC-LITT, HCCL, and Harvard Catalyst do not endorse any company or product. The opinions expressed during this event are solely those of NuGEN Technologies and do not represent the views of Harvard Catalyst, HC-LITT, HCCL, Harvard University and its affiliated academic health care centers, the National Center for Research Resources, or the National Institutes of Health.