Genomics and Bioinformatics Core Facility

 

Illumina sequencingIllumina Library Preparation10X Chromium Single-CellSanger Sequencing & Fragment Analysis

An Introduction to the Genomics and Bioinformatics Core Facility

The Genomics & Bioinformatics Core Facility (GBCF) at the University of Notre Dame serves a diverse research community that spans basic biomedical research in human disease, vector disease research, population genomics, and environmental genomics. Utilizing Illumina sequencing, single-cell analysis, and spatial transcriptome analysis, we offer comprehensive solutions designed to acquire data for a broad range of applications including metagenomics, cancer genomics, microbial genomics, transcriptomics, and epigenomics for both model and non-model systems. Applying robust bioinformatics tools and biocomputing resources, we offer guidance and analysis workflows specifically tailored to your needs.

Mission Statement

To enhance scholarship and facilitate research in the Notre Dame community by providing access to state-of-the-art genomics data, bioinformatics analysis, and training.

Services

Genomics services include project consultation, next-generation Illumina sequencing, standard and custom library construction methods, 10X single-cell sequencing, and Sanger sequencing and fragment analysis.

Bioinformatic services focus on the analysis of genomic datasets including custom software design, data management, and access to biocomputing resources.

Let Us Help You Get a New Project Started 

Internal Users: To request a project consultation or service, please visit the  “request services” tab and choose from the appropriate category.

External User: To request a project consultation or service, please visit our main website's contact form by clicking here and a staff member will contact you within 48 hours.  

Need Help or Have Questions About an Existing Project?

For project-related or technical support, please contact one of our team members below.

Leadership

Michael Pfrender, Ph.D. Director of Genomics and Bioinformatics

Sheri Sanders, Ph.D. Director of Bioinformatics
Melissa Stephens, Assistant Director

 Locations and Hours of Operation

Hours Location

Monday - Friday

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 

019 Galvin Life Science Center

Notre Dame, IN 46556

Links and Resources

Additional information about our services can be found on our Genomics and Bioinformatics Core Facility Website.

Contacts

Name Role Phone Email Location
Michael Pfrender
Director of Genomics and Bioinformatics; Professor
 
574-631-0591
 
mpfrende@nd.edu
 
109b Galvin Life Science Center
 
Sheri Sander
Director of Bioinformatics, Professor
 
574-631-1448
 
ssander5@nd.edu
 
252 Galvin Life Science Center
 
Melissa Stephens
Assistant Director of Genomics and Bioinformatics
 
574-631-0338
 
stephens.49@nd.edu
 
019 Galvin Life Science Center
 
Brent Harker
Technical Scientist
 
574-631-1902
 
bharker@nd.edu
 
019 Galvin Life Science Center
 
Jacqueline Lopez
Technical Specialist
 
574-631-1902
 
jlopez11@nd.edu
 
019 Galvin Life Science Center
 
Megan Reid
Laboratory Technician
 
574-631-1902
 
mreid5@nd.edu
 
019 Galvin Life Science Center
 
Core Facility
General Inquiry
 
574-631-1902
 
genomics@nd.edu
 
019 Galvin Life Science Center