Our Services

Service	Contact Information
DNA Sequencing	(540) 231-1229; dnasequencing@vbi.vt.edu
HiSeq **	(540) 231-1229; illuminasequencing@vbi.vt.edu
MiSeq **	(540) 231-1229; illuminasequencing@vbi.vt.edu
Molecular Biology	(540) 231-1229; dnasequencing@vbi.vt.edu
Genotyping	(540) 231-1229; dnasequencing@vbi.vt.edu
Gene Expression Analysis	(540) 231-1229; gene-expression@vbi.vt.edu
Ion Torrent **	(540) 231-1229; iontorrent@vbi.vt.edu
Gene Synthesis	(540) 231-5740; genesynthesis@vbi.vt.edu

Important Support Information

• LIMS Technology Description (37 KB, PDF)
• LIMS User Guide (500 KB, PDF)
• GRL Services and Pricing (61 KB, PDF)
• GRL Promotional Flier (250 KB, PDF)
• GRL Promotional Poster (700 KB, PDF)

The Genomics Research Laboratory  (GRL) at VBI functions as a multi-user resource dedicated to the development and application of various high-throughput technologies to aid in the discovery of biological macromolecules.

These types of technologies are quite expensive to operate and maintain, making it difficult for individual laboratories to invest in this type of infrastructure. The model for the VBI GRL is to be a “one-stop” shop for these technologies providing researchers access to both the tools and our experienced staff. A central goal of the VBI GRL is to provide high quality data in a timely fashion and excellent customer service in a collaborative spirit with our customers.

The VBI GRL currently provides analysis platforms for DNA (sequencing and genotyping), RNA (gene expression analysis) and proteins (proteomics). We also offer a selection of molecular biology applications (colony picking, cloning, DNA/RNA isolations). In addition to the ongoing application of existing technologies, the VBI GRL is also actively engaged in the development and testing of new technologies as needed.

The VBI GRL is supported by a custom Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) that provides an easy-to-use secure interface for sample submission and data retrieval. The combination of application and development enables the VBI GRL to remain a leader in helping researchers take a complete systems biology approach to their science.