13. Microbiome

The Microbiome Core facilitates microbial genomic studies for researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC). The facility is a centralized and cost-effective resource for processing biological specimens, sample storage and sequencing diverse microorganisms and microbial communities for research projects in various disciplines. We consult on all aspects of study design and sample collection. Our services also include extraction of DNA and RNA from a variety of sources for sequencing with Illumina and Nanopore systems, and we provide bioinformatic analyses on sequenced data.