Microbial Analysis, Resources, and Services

Join us at CT Bioblitz 2017 in Greenwich. Kendra will have interactive data from last year's bioblitz.

Kendra is running a week long workshop on microbiome/amplicon analysis using mothur and R again this summer, Aug 21-25. Participation limited to 10.

MARS welcomes our new tech, Samantha Sanford! We wish Peter Cardoz well in his new position at Jax.

Join us for a 2 day workshop, Introduction to data visualization using R, Jan 12-13

Subscribe to our listserv for updates about MARS workshops, seminars, and instrument updates. mars-l@uconn.edu

MARS has moved to Beach Hall Rm 201. Come visit our new space!

Join us for our first week long workshop on microbiome/amplicon analysis using mothur and R, Aug 15-19. Participation limited to 10.

MARS rates have changed as of July 1

MARS is participating in the 2016 Bioblitz!

The White House issues call to action on microbiome research.

The Microbial Resources, Analysis and Services Facility has liquid handling robots (EpMotion 5075 with vacuum and thermomixer capabilities and a QIAgility) as well as a Biomicrolab XL200 tube sorter. A QIAxcel for analyzing nucleic acid fragments, as well as tube (Qubit), plate (Synergy HT) fluorometers. Library preparation for the Illumina MiSeq can be done using the Covaris M220 ultra-sonicator. These instruments can be used by trained individuals independently or are operated by the staff. Services such as DNA isolation, PCR setup, small genome sequencing and microbiome sequencing are performed on a fee-for-service basis and data analysis is available. In addition training is provided through workshops or modular classes in association with the Professional Science Master’s in Microbial Systems Analysis.

The facility is supported by a facility scientist who provides wet lab and in silico training to users.

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