Molecular Core Facility
The Molecular Core Facility supports research and education for faculty, students and staff on campus, as well as for off-campus research entities. For a nominal fee, users have unlimited access to technologically advanced equipment for the analysis of DNA, RNA and protein. These resources are well maintained and are secured by a swipe-card system. Learn more about our shared resources.
One-on-one training sessions and personalized experimental services are available for a modest fee. The facility is also used as a teaching space for laboratory courses offered by the Biomedical Sciences Graduate program.
If you have questions about the Molecular Core Facility, its fee structure or the laboratory courses, please contact the Facility Director, Julia A. Sharp, Ph.D.
Services
DNA Sequencing
The DNA Sanger Sequencing Service is provided for a nominal fee of $10 per sequence, with a $30 minimum charge.
DNA should be supplied in the following amounts per reaction:
- Plasmids at 150ng (75ng/µL)
- Genomic DNA at 300ng (150 ng/µL)
- PCR products (column-purified) at 50ng (10ng/µL)
Note: Primers should be supplied at 3.2µM, with 1µL required per reaction. DNA and primers should be supplied separately in excess amounts. Results will be provided via a raw data file.
Consultation
Dr. Sharp is available for consultation by appointment. To arrange a meeting, please email us at vhs-molecularcore@odu.edu.
Classes and training
Classes and training sessions are scheduled at various times during the year. Please contact us at vhs-molecularcore@odu.edu for more information.
Acknowledgments
If the Molecular Core Facility was used for generating data for publication, please acknowledge the facility within your manuscript where appropriate.
Contact Us
Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at ÒÁµéÔ°ÊÓƵ
Molecular Core Facility
P.O. Box 1980
Norfolk, VA 23501-1980
