Chemical GenomicsServices

The Chemical Genomics Core Facility incorporates instrumentation, compound libraries, computer databases, and a staff experienced in assay development, high throughput screening and laboratory robotics.

Services provided include:

  • Consultation for assay development
  • Assistance in assay implementation and validation
  • Assistance in carrying out high-throughput screening of chemical libraries
  • Access to compound libraries pre-plated, available for use in a 96- or 384-well format
  • Training in the use of facility-maintained instrumentation
  • Assistance with data analysis and compound selection

Types of assays implemented include:

  • In vitro enzymatic activity assay
  • In vitro protein binding assay
  • Cell proliferation assay
  • Cell-based reporter gene assay

For more information about the compound libraries as well as the liquid handling, assay detection and other equipment of the Chemical Genomics Core Facility, visit the Chemical Genomics Core Facility Web site.