Genome Technology Access Center at the McDonnell Genome Institute (GTAC@MGI)

Provides cutting-edge and cost-effective sequencing and analysis technologies to local colleagues and external investigators.

The Genome Technology Access Center at the McDonnell Genome Institute (GTAC@MGI), a component of the ICTS Genomic Medicine Program, was established by the Washington University Department of Genetics to provide cutting-edge and cost effective sequencing and analysis technologies to local colleagues and external investigators. The GTAC@MGI offers fee-for-service sample preparation, data generation, bioinformatics analysis, and intellectual support for microarray, PCR, and high-throughput sequencing studies. We are committed to generating the highest quality data, maintaining rapid sample turn around times and providing excellent value added services and resources.

Services & Resources

The GTAC offers a portal to Washington University cores providing services related to genomic analysis, specifically:

  • Next-generation sequencing – whether you are a novice or an expert in NGS sequencing technologies, GTAC@MGI can help you design a study, prepare DNA or RNA libraries, sequence samples, and analyze the data. View GTAC’s website for more information.
  • Microarray Analysis – at the discretion of GTAC@MGI clients, the microarray team can be involved in every step of a microarray project, and is equipped to run all major array formats including Illumina, Affymetrix, and Agilent. GTAC@MGI helps with study design, preparing samples, running the hybridizations, and can analyze the results. View GTAC’s website for more information.
  • PCR Services – A wide variety of PCR services are available to move your project forward on a high throughput level. GTAC@MGI offers PCR for SNP genotyping, qPCR to assess gene expression, single cell gene expression, or copy number variation, and digital PCR, as well as Illumina NGS library quantitation. View GTAC’s website for more information.
  • Study design, library preparation, bioiformatics annotation.
  • Other consultative services
Request a Service

Email GTAC-MGI-list@email.wustl.edu for sample submission information or for consultation.

Service available to: All entities, including for-profit organization, with priority given to members of the ICTS and centers listed in Siteman Cancer Center.

Contact

Website: gtac.washu.edu
Email: GTAC-MGI-list@email.wustl.edu

GTAC Team

Richard Head, Director

Michael Heinz, Research Operations Director 

Shelly O’Laughlin, Clinical Operations Director