Genomics
The FGCZ Genomics unit enables ETH and UZH research groups access to state-of-the-art portfolio of instruments, applications, workflows by providing robust services and customized implementation of methods and protocols. It provides know-how continuity while enabling accelerated access to disruptive genomics technologies to the ETH and UZH life science community.
The Genomics unit consist of the Genomics Analytics and the Genome Informatics teams, with expertise in the fields of next generation sequencing, single cell transcriptomics, spatial gene expression, long read sequencing, genome engineering, and bioinformatics.
For a more detailed description and information on the applications, please visit our external page intranet page.
external page NGS-based Services
We offer comprehensive NGS services tailored to your specific research needs. Our team of experts will guide you through every step of the process, from library preparation and sequencing to data analysis.
Expert-Level Services We offer a portfolio of sequencing applications, for which we handle the entire process from library preparation to data analysis. Simply provide us with your biological samples and we will take care of the rest.
Ready-Made Libraries Experienced NGS users can submit ready-made libraries for sequencing on our production-scale sequencers. We'll generate high-quality data to support your research.
Walk-in Access Expert-level users can access our medium-scale sequencers via walk-in mode. Schedule a time slot and load your libraries on those sequencers.
Customized Protocols For customized protocols, we provide access to our fully equipped user lab. Conduct your own experiments and utilize our state-of-the-art facilities.
external page Single Cell Sequencing
Delve into single cell sequencing with our comprehensive range of single-cell technologies. Our expert guidance will help you optimize cell suspension preparation and select the most suitable technology based on your specific research objectives.
external page Spatial Gene Expression
Investigate the spatial dimensions of gene expression with our comprehensive services and support for whole transcriptome and targeted spatial profiling solutions, starting with sectioned fresh frozen or FFPE tissues.
external page Long Read Sequencing
We offer a full package service encompassing project consultation, sample quality control, library preparation, sequencing, and data QC. Downstream data analysis is also available. Expert users can bring ready-made libraries and pay for sequencing runs only. For non-standard protocols, our fully equipped external page user lab is accessible.
Genome Engineering and Measurement Lab (GEML)
A Knowledge Hub primarily aimed at syncing the scientific community with the rapidly evolving genome engineering methods and techniques. Our goal is not only to provide access to state-of-the-art genome engineering tools and techniques, but also to develop and optimize new genome engineering methods and approaches.
external page Genome Informatics
Whether you have an established or a customised implementation of advanced models and algorithms, we run them all. For more information, please visit genome informatics services.
external page Equipment
Our comprehensive equipment portfolio, coupled with our dedicated team of specialists and experts, empowers you to tackle complex research questions and make groundbreaking discoveries that advance scientific understanding.
Technology Scouting
We're always seeking innovative methods and protocols to expand our services and better support the research community. If you've encountered a new technique you'd like to explore, please share your insights with us. We're eager to collaborate and bring cutting-edge technologies to add to our portfolio.