GRCF
The Genetic Resources Core Facility (GRCF) is an institutional service center of the Johns Hopkins University. The GRCF provides a number of services to aid researchers performing studies in molecular biology and genetics. These include a Corestore for bioproducts, the Cell Center for cell line establishment, banking and related tissue culture services, the Fragment Analysis Facility for DNA-based test development and geneotyping, and the DNA Analysis Facility for DNA sequencing and related services. Lastly, the JHU SNP Center is a high through-put genotyping facility featuring Illumina's BeadArray technology, serving JHU and the scientific community at large.
The GRCF also sponsors various educational programs and product seminars as well as a biennial symposium.
We strive to provide high quality, economical products and services to the Hopkins community and we look forward to your advice and input on how we can improve our services. Feel free to drop us a line
Core Store
The CORE store has a 19 year history of serving the Hopkins research community by providing an economical, reliable source of reagents for the research laboratory. In addition to over 685 stocked products from 20 of the leading life science suppliers, special orders can also be placed with many of these companies. For a complete listing of all 83,000 products available through the store go to our ordering website at jhucorstore.com
The store provides the following services:
- Convenient on-line ordering
- 24/7 access at 1026 Blalock and the CRB II
- Delivery service to East Baltimore, Bayview and Homewood campuses
- Free shipping and handling
- Discounted products
Cell Center
The Cell Center was established in 1989 to facilitate basic scientific research by providing expertise and service in all aspects of mammalian cell culture. Our primary service is establishing immortalized cell lines from mononuclear cells isolated from study participants' peripheral blood (EBV transformations). Other services include:
- The establishment and/or growth of other types of cells
- Repository services (banking and shipping samples)
- Monoclonal antibody production/purification
- Mycoplasma testing
- Consulting/training in cell culture
The Cell Center is a member of ISBER (the International Society for Biological and Environmental Repositories) and adheres to ISBER's Best Practices for Repositories.
cellcenter.grcf.jhmi.eduSNP Center
The JHU SNP Center is a high through-put genotyping facility featuring Illumina's BeadArrayTM technology, serving JHU and the scientific community at large. This technology allows for the analysis of thousands of genotypes on a relatively small amount of DNA.
We feature a wide variety of fixed content products, including Genome Wide Association (GWA) chips, Linkage products, and specialty products such as non-synonomous SNP panels and methylation panels. We also assist customers with the creation of custom SNP panels.
Be sure to check out the Pricing section of our site for our new, lower pricing on GWA products.
snpcenter.grcf.jhmi.eduDNA Analysis Facility
The DNA Analysis Facility provides automated fluorescent sequencing and oligonucleotides to the Hopkins Community. We strive to provide our customers with high quality data at an affordable cost. Using the JHU Finch Server, we are able to capture orders, to distribute data, and to store it indefinitely. Data produced using the Applied Biosystems 3730xl DNA Analyzer is then made available for download, for online or offline viewing, and for editing through the conveniences of the web-based JHU Finch Server. Tracking your data has never been easier. Please view our How-to section for more information on using the power of the JHU Finch Server.
We now offer oligonucleotides through Sigma-Genosys, allowing you to enjoy the convenience of ordering through the DNA Analysis Facility coupled with the low pricing of large manufacturing. Bulk ordering, sample tracking, indefinite storage, and integration with DNA sequencing are just few of the benefits of using the JHU Finch Server. daf.jhmi.edu
Fragment Analysis Facility
The Fragment Analysis Facility was established in 1994 to facilitate scientific research by providing technical assistance with low throughput genotyping and genomic DNA isolation.
The FAF offers genomic DNA isolation from whole blood, buffy coats, packed cells, cultured cells, blood spot cards, buccal swabs, mouthwash collection, Oragene saliva collection kits, and FFPE samples. FAF genotyping services include SNP analysis by Taqman, fluorescent fragment analysis for determination of STR or VNTR number, analysis of insertion/deletions, and SNP discovery by sequencing. Whole genome amplification, DNA archiving, and sample dispensing and shipping are also available.
faf.jhmi.edu