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The establishment of a Philippine Genome Center Mindanao Genomics Consortium Facility is an opportune venue to make genomics laboratory procedures which exist in the PGC Headquarters at UP Diliman, now accessible to Mindanao by researchers, students and local government agencies.
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L A B O R A T O R Y
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E Q U I P M E N T
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Sample Preparation
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Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
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B I O I N F O R M A T I C S
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D A T A A N A L Y S I S
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Next Generation Sequencing for whole genome, targeted resequencing, metagenomics and RNA sequencing.
The following platforms are available:
Order Form – Capillary Sequencing
Order Form – NA Quantification
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Data Processing and Analysis for the following workflows:
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High-Performance Computing access for analysis and storage of next-generation sequencing data. Software and databases for the following types of analysis are available:
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Research and Development |
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Bioinformatics
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Coordinate all the research projects at PGC Mindanao and facilitate/assist in equipment use.
Specific Tasks: 1) Coordinate with members of the Mindanao Genomics Consortium on research plans and activities. 2) Provide technical support to researchers conducting experiments at PGC Mindanao. 3) Supervise and manage schedules of the use of research equipment at PGC Mindanao. 4) Provide recommendations on research methodologies and interpretation of experimental data. 5) Provide laboratory skills training to undergraduate and graduate research students, and research assistants working on projects that is anchored at PGC Mindanao. 6) In-charge of all research equipment, maintenance and responsible usage |
Manage bioinformatic database and facility, and perform bioinformatic analysis services for clients
Specific Tasks: 1) Coordinate with all research projects in the areas of omics and bioinformatics at PGC Mindanao. 2) Provide technical services on bioinformatic analysis to Mindanao researchers. 3) Provide recommendations on interpretation of bioinformatics data 4) Manage and maintain computational facility and equipment. 5) Conduct workshops and hands-on training on bioinformatics to students, researchers, faculty and private professionals. |
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Diagnostics And Laboratory
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Science Education and Training
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Develop diagnostics tools and perform lab tests for clients
Specific Tasks: 1) In-charge of active diagnostics research projects and development of diagnostic tools 2) Perform lab tests for clients on: Infectious disease screening, molecular surveillance of pathogens, microbiome analysis, species barcoding, etc. 3) Coordinate with government agencies, private sectors and target beneficiaries for widespread implementation of novel diagnostic tools |
Organize and conduct seminars, workshops and trainings on molecular biology and omics.
Specific Tasks: 1) In-charge of S&T outreach activities to students, teachers, researchers and private professionals (e.g. Molecular Biology Camp) 2) Conduct research extension activities in coordination with PGC Mindanao researchers to disseminate timely research findings for public education 3) Assist in the conduct of hands-on training and workshops on diagnostics and bioinformatics |
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Administrative
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Support staff for PGC Mindanao
Specific Tasks: 1) Perform administrative works for PGC Mindanao such as, procurement of research equipment, laboratory supplies and reagents, processing of honoraria/salaries of research personnel, records keeping, financial reports and other paper works 2) In-charged of frontline services to clients seeking bioinformatics, diagnostics and other laboratory services 3) Provide technical assistance to other research personnel during conduct of seminars, workshops and other relevant hands-on trainings. |
