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Wales Gene Park Genomic Facility

We provide genome scale sequencing technology for genetic research in Wales and expertise in data analysis and data management.

WGP can support and advise on the application of NGS to encourage greater uptake of this fundamental technology.

Equipment

Name Make/Model Details
c-bot 2 Illumina The cBot 2 System prepares illumina flowcells for the HiSeq Next Generation Sequencers allowing High output mode and off line cluster generation.
HiSeq Illumina HiSeq 2500 The HiSeq 2500 System is an ultra-high-throughput sequencing system that supports a brorad range of applications and study sizes. Unrivaled data quality using Illumina's proven SBS chemistry has made the HiSeq 2500 the instrument of choice for all major genome centers and leading institutions throughout the world.
Ion Chef ThermoFisher Scientific Ion Chef The Ion Chef™ System provides automated, high-throughput template preparation and reproducible chip loading for Ion Proton users at any experience level.
Ion Proton ThermoFisher Scientific Ion Proton Next Generation DNA Sequencer
MiSeq Illumina MiSeq The MiSeq desktop sequencer allows you to access focused applications such as targeted gene sequencing, metagenomics, small genome sequencing, targeted gene expression, amplicon sequencing. Up to 15 Gb of output with 25 Million sequencing reads and 2x300 bp read lengths.