Molecular Resource Center (MRC)

Mission

Our mission is to provide the scientists at UTHSC with access to cutting edge molecular technologies for exploring biological mechanisms and molecular bases of disease. The MRC prides oursleves in quality rapid results and competitive pricing.

Introduction

The Molecular Resource Center of Excellence, established in 1985, is a Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) Center of Excellence at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. In order to accomplish its mission, the MRC invests in both state of the art equipment and trained personnel. The MRC houses a full range of equipment that facilitates molecular, genetic, and biochemical studies at the sub-cellular and systems biology levels. In addition to providing technical services, MRC personnel assist and instruct investigators in applying specialized tools of modern molecular biology to basic and clinical research.

Overview of Services

• Automated nucleic acid extraction
• Nucleic acid quality analysis
• Kiosk drop-off for Sanger sequencing with Azenta 
• Next-generation sequencing 
• Gene expression analysis
• Genotyping with Transnetyx
• Equipment for client use

Equipment and Software
QIAcube • Nanodrop One • Illumina NextSeq 2000 • Element AVITI • Formulatrix Mantis Liquid Handler • Spectramax M2e • Zeiss Axiophot Microscope • QuantStudio5 • QIAxcel • QIAcuity • Countess Cell Counter • Covaris Sonicator  

Leadership

Daniel Johnson, Ph.D. | Core Director

Zoe Brookover | Lab Manager

Sandeep Singh | Research Specialist 

Location and hours of operation

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