SMART Core
Sequencing, Molecular Analysis & Research Technology
The SMART Core provides centralized genomic, bioinformatic and biostatistical services to investigators at universities and colleges throughout West Virginia. Supported by NIH grants including WV-INBRE, we offer a comprehensive "full-service" model from experimental design through data analysis.
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Next Generation Sequencing
- Whole genome sequencing (WGS)
- Whole exome sequencing (WES)
- RNA-Seq (bulk and single-cell)
- Microbiome studies
- Global chromatin & methylation studies
Bioinformatics & Biostatistics
- Experimental design consultation
- Data analysis for NGS projects
- Statistical support
- Results interpretation
- Access to sequence analysis software
Conventional Genomics
- Automated Sanger DNA sequencing
- Genotyping services
- RNA/DNA quality assessment
- Shared instrumentation access
- Technical consultation
Shared Instrumentation
- Plate readers
- Real-time thermal cyclers
- Agilent Bioanalyzers
- Fluorimeters
- Spectrophotometers
Full-Service Workflow
Initial Consultation
1-2 meetings
Meet with Genomics/Bioinformatics Core staff to formulate experimental design
Project Planning
Within 1 week
Receive expected outcomes, cost quote, and estimated time to completion
Service Execution
Varies by project
Core performs sequencing, analysis, or provides instrument access
Data Review
1-2 meetings
Core staff meets with investigator to review data and address concerns
Note: WV-INBRE program investigators are required to follow the full-service model. Investigators with independent funding are encouraged to conference with core staff but may formulate their own experimental design.
Service Requirements
Funding Source
WV-INBRE program investigators or investigator-initiated funding
Platform Access
All service requests through Agilent CrossLab (iLab Core Operations)
Registration
Required registration in CrossLab before service requests
Acknowledgment
Required citation of core and grants in publications
Publication Requirements
- Please acknowledge the Genomics Core Facility
- Please acknowledge the Bioinformatics Core Facility
- Cite the WV-INBRE grant: P20GM103434
- Cite the COBRE ACCORD grant: 1P20GM121299
- Cite the WV-CTSI grant: 2U54GM104942
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact & Access
Genomics Core Team
Genomics Core Team
Marshall University
Grant Support
Supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through these grants. Acknowledgment in publications is required.