Services

Library Preparation

Our CAT Core offers a limited number of full and library preparation services tailored to various sequencing platforms, including Illumina and PacBio. With high-throughput automation and quality control technologies like the Agilent TapeStation and Bio-Rad ddPCR, we ensure high-quality, reproducible libraries for your sequencing needs.

Sequencing

We provide access to state-of-the-art Illumina and PacBio sequencers, including NovaSeq X Plus and PacBio Revio, for both short- and long-read applications. From whole-genome sequencing to RNA-Seq, our sequencers are capable of generating high-throughput, high-accuracy data. We also offer guidance on selecting the right sequencing platform for your research.

Bioinformatics

Our bioinformatics team provides a range of analysis services, both standard and custom. We support data processing from Illumina and PacBio outputs, with expertise in handling both short-read and long-read data. Custom analyses can be arranged to meet specific research requirements.

Self-Services

CAT Core also offers self-service options for experienced users. Our self-service MiSeq systems are available for independent sequencing runs, with user training provided upon request. Additionally, we offer access to specialized equipment for quality control, automation, and data analysis.

Referencing the CAT Core and Publications

 

When submitting manuscripts, please acknowledge the CAT by including the text: “Sequencing was performed at the UCSF CAT, supported by UCSF PBBR, RRP IMIA, and NIH 1S10OD028511-01 grants.” 

 

To aid our facility in future grant submissions, it helps to reference labs and publications that have benefited from our core please notify us of your achievement by emailing catcore [at] ucsf.edu the PMID number, lab, and the piece of equipment used in the paper.