My Biomek System Does Next Gen Sequencing Sample

My Biomek System Does Next Gen Sequencing Sample Preparation. What Does Your Biomek System Do?

Professor M. Boutros and Claudia Blass Medical Faculty Mannheim Department of Cell and Molecular Biology University of Heidelberg “The Biomek and the Motoman are the main parts on our platform, and without it, Genome wide screens wouldn’t be possible. ” Area of Research High-throughput Cell-Based Screening on RNAi

John Colbourne, Ph. D. Associate Director Zachary M. Smith Research Scientist The Center for Genomics and Bioinformatics Indiana University p “The Biomek FX offers an excellent way of conducting higher-throughput sample processing for next generation sequencing and for innovating environmental genomics applications in a cost-efficient manner. ” Area of Research Ecological Functional Genomics The Effects on Environmental Stressors on Genome Architecture

Bennett Greenspan Chief Executive Officer Arjan Bormans Scientist – Research & Development Family Tree DNA “The ability to retain skilled labor by freeing them from mundane tasks. ” Area of Research: Area of Research Genealogy Research Using Y, Mitochondrial and Autosomal DNA

Theodore E. Mifflin, Ph. D. Technical Director, Translational Core Laboratory (TCL) Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics (ITMAT) University of Pennsylvania “Using the Biomek FXp, we can assay daily five different analytes on 36 samples (in duplicate) using sandwich ELISAs in a nearly fully-automated protocol. The Biomek prepares all of the calibration curves as well as totally performs the 5 ELISAs according to the vendor directions. We could not achieve this throughput unless we hired more full-time techs. ” Area of Research Analysis support of large (nationwide) epidemiological study in addition to clinical and translational projects

Agapito Perez Supervisor, Medical Resequencing/Production Group Baylor HGSC (Human Genome Sequencing Center) “Our Biomek 3 K is utilized for high-throughput production by way of “cherry-picking” DNA aliquots from one ‘source’ location to another ‘destination’ location primarily in our PCR reactions. Other uses include general DNA aliquots, Picogreen assay applications, and pooling applications that both reduce the number of hand-pipetting errors and makes for record-keeping ease when scripts are programmed to incorporate the robot’s movements from one location to the next. The Biomek 3 K is not only efficient, but also accurate in our production needs. ” Area of Research Medical Resequencing/Production

Justin Nucci Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Testing Lab “The reason I like this instrument is that it is much more flexible than other automation instrumentation. ” Area of Research Molecular Testing

Alan Taylor Research Technician III Baylor HGSC (Human Genome Sequencing Center) “My Biomek allows us to process our samples in a shorter space of time and in greater numbers, increasing our output dramatically. We also have the added benefit of reducing human error and sample contamination through the use of an automated process. ” Area of Research Library Construction

Walt De. Wolf Array Bio. Pharma Inc. “For me, the most important aspect is the relationship with technical and customer service. All instruments have problems and Beckman has the support to get them back up and running as soon as possible. ” Area of Research Discovery, development and commercialization of target small molecule drugs to treat patients afflicted with cancer and inflammatory diseases

Julie Wilkinson Director of Pharma Services Immuno. Site Technologies “Our Biomeks were the key to our high-precision immune monitoring biomarker assays which enable clinical researchers to understand the real effects being caused by therapeutic agents on trial. ” Area of Research Automation of bioassays and immune monitoring testing services for clinical research

Ewart de Bruijn Manager Next Gen Sequencing Hubrecht Institute, Cuppen Group “The Biomek automates NGS sample prep, which is very critical for sequence quality, delivering repeatable robust high-quality samples for SOLi. D sequencing. ” ”Beckman for AUTOMATION OF YOUR NGS WORKFLOW, instead of Jack & Jones. ” Area of Research Functional Genomics

Lin-Ya Tang Senior Research Assistant, Capture Group Baylor HGSC (Human Genome Sequencing Center) “We generate capture library using Nimble. Gen Capture and sequence on Solexa and SOLi. D platforms. Implemented new procedures to optimize automation of sequence capture set-up automation and protocols of capture libraries on Biomek NXp Workstation. ” Area of Research Sequence Capture

Robert Hickey, Ph. D. Associate Professor, Division of Radiation Biology Beckman Research Institute City of Hope, Duarte, CA “The Biomek 3000 is easy to operate and program, and it is especially useful for a variety of applications ranging from sample prep to sample quantification. Because it performs repetitive tasks in an identical manner over the course of an assay, we are able to obtain consistent results. It saves us time and reliably provides consistent replicates. ” Area of Research Radiation Biology

Brinda Shah Research Assistant Brain Research Centre University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada “In our lab, we often process over 4000 samples a day for sequencing. The Biomek is an unbelievably huge help in that respect because it’s nearly impossible to go through and clean all these samples by hand with the same speed and precision as the instrument! It literally does the work of 5 technicians! I enjoy the fact that I can process my samples quickly so that I can move on to data collection and analysis. ” Area of Research Early detection and improved treatments for neurodegenerative diseases

Rouba Najjar Research Technician III Baylor HGSC (Human Genome Sequencing Center) “I use my Biomek to reduce contamination, improve the quality of my work, and increase my productivity tenfold. ” Area of Research Library Construction

Joseph Shafer Research Assistant II Baylor HGSC (Human Genome Sequencing Center) “The Beckman Biomek automated liquid handling systems have allowed my library construction lab to drastically improve our throughput while reducing human error, contamination, and cost for both our lab and our collaborators. ” Area of Research Library Construction

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