Core provides services, from DNA and RNA extraction from diverse sample types such as tissue, stool, and bacterial isolates to next-generation sequencing, including whole-genome sequencing, total RNA-seq, metatranscriptomics, and dual RNA-seq, along with expert bioinformatics support. Core expertise spans 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing, shotgun metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, meta-omics analysis of dual RNA-seq, and single-cell RNA-seq data. Core also assists with experimental design and power calculations to ensure statistically robust results, offering consultation at every stage, from experimental design to data interpretation and troubleshooting.

Core provides advanced mass-spectrometric instrumentation and for both proteomics and metabolomic experiments. Performs qualitative and quantitative analysis of proteins and post-translationally modified peptides and both targeted and untargeted LC/GC-MS based metabolomics.

The Imaging Core at CCF FRIC provides access to advanced imaging technologies, including:

Wide-field and confocal fluorescent microscopes
FLIM capability
Live-cell imaging microscopes
Pre-clinical imaging microscopes
BSL-3 imaging platforms for pre-clinical and basic research microscopy projects


The core also offers support for researchers and their projects beyond hardware. Our expert staff can provide consultation on experimental design and optimization, post-acquisition image processing, and support for analysis, visualization, and interpretation of data. The analysis workstation in the facility runs a full suite of analysis and visualization software packages for getting the most rigorous quantification and representation of your imaging data.