The Great Lakes Genomics Center exists to support researchers developing and using genomic data for ecology and environmental health. We do this by providing sequencing and gene expression technologies and service for ecology, environment and human health researchers, as well as a support system for analysis and discussion of issues surrounding the use of genomic technologies for environmental health.
We are a small facility that focuses on applying genomic techniques to environmental and ecological research. We provide access to instruments and training needed for genomic research as well as sequencing and ddPCR. Our facility contains an Illumina MiSeq, BioRad ddPCR system, RT-PCR machines, and a BioTek Synergy H4 multi-mode plate reader. Available bioinformatics software includes CLC-Genomics Workbench and DNAStar, and we have access to state of the art computational resources both in lab and on the main UW Milwaukee campus.