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ACRF Biomolecular Resource Facility

Core services provided by the BRF are DNA sequencing, GeneChip microarray, MALDI-TOF/TOF mass spectrometry, MHC-tetramer and peptide synthesis.

NEWS
High Throughput DNA Sequencing
Two High Throughput DNA Sequencing services (a long read and short read service) will soon be implemented with sample submission planned for June 2009

GSFLX - The GS FLX training has been organised for early May 2009.

The Illumina GAIIx training is scheduled for late May 2009.

Peptide Synthesis
The facility will be acquiring a new Microwave Assisted Peptide Synthesizer which is planned to arrive in June/July this year. Funding for this equipment was via the ANU major equipment grant scheme. The lead PI was Prof Chris Parish, with applicants from JCSMR, RSC and SoB.

 

About us

The aim of the Biomolecular Resource Facility is to provide researchers with access to DNA and protein technologies that would not normally be readily available to individual research groups. Services are provided to researchers at JCSMR and the ANU as well as the broader regional scientific community. In addition a consultancy service on all aspects of protein and peptide technology (mass spec, sequencing, chromatography, purification and peptide synthesis), DNA sequencing and real-time (quantitative) PCR is available.

Our challenge as a Resource Facility is to continue to provide cost-effective services in our core areas as well as improving our efficiency and service delivery and developing new technologies to keep researchers at the forefront of scientific discovery.

The BRF is staffed by a Manager, two Technical Specialists, several Technical Officers and an Administrative Assistant, and is overseen by a Users Committee comprising academics from JCSMR, RSBS and the Faculty of Science. The committee, in conjunction with the Manager, is responsible for governance, policy, and purchasing and replacement of equipment.

Contacts: T: +61 2 6125 4326  F: +61 2 6125 9533 Mail Address: The John Curtin School of Medical Research GPO Box 334 Canberra City  ACT 2601 Australia

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