This subproject is one of many research subprojects utilizing theresources provided by a Center grant funded by NIH/NCRR. The subproject andinvestigator (PI) may have received primary funding from another NIH source,and thus could be represented in other CRISP entries. The institution listed isfor the Center, which is not necessarily the institution for the investigator.The purpose of the INBRE Genomics Core is to provide high-throughput DNA analysis capability for all Nevada researchers at competitive prices. The goal is to stimulate genomics research and research utilizing genomics technologies in Nevada. The Nevada Genomics Center is a state-wide core facility that is located at the University of Nevada, Reno (www.unr.edu/inbre/cores/genomics/). The facility provides DNA sequencing, genotyping, and Affymetrix DNA chip analysis on a subsidized fee-for-service basis for Nevada researchers. There are now 3 full-time employees at the Reno Genomics Center. The INBRE award pays only the salary of the Operations Manager. All other costs are paid through re-charge activity.The Center for Genomics at UNLV is a multi-user, fee-for-service facility housing state-of-the-art genomics equipment including: a Bio-Rad iCycler RT-PCR machine, an Amersham multimode imager, a GeneMachines Omnigrid 300 DNA microarray printer; a Bio-Rad Experion automated electrophoresis platform, a Beckman Coulter Optima L-90K ultracentrifuge, a Vibratome Ultrapro 5000 cryostat, and a Molecular Devices Spectramax 386plus microplate reader. The Genomics Center was funded with infrastructure awards from NSF EPSCoR and the NIH BRIN and INBRE programs with the goal of facilitating new lines of research and improving current research programs. The INBRE award helps to ensure the continued success of the UNLV Genomics Center by providing funds to support the centers director and professional technical staff and to cover service contracts for major equipment. The facilitys Director and the technician are responsible for (1) maintaining equipment in optimal working order, (2) administering user access, (3) organizing the training of new users, (4) updating hardware and software, (5) billing and accounting and (6) procurement of additional of funds to ensure that the facility continues to meet the needs of the research community. Through the INBRE, the UNLV Genomics Core is being developed in concert with the Reno Core.
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