Our dedicated Data Analyst offers expert support in statistical analysis and bioinformatics for every dataset generated in our facility.
Genomics Facility
The Genomics Facility (GeFa) provides comprehensive access to state-of-the-art techniques for genomic, transcriptomic, epigenomic, and single-cell analysis. Our mission is to support IIT scientists throughout the entire experimental pipeline—from initial design and library preparation to the delivery of high-quality raw or pre-processed data.
We provide full support for any commercial, custom-established, or published protocol, ensuring tailored solutions for diverse research needs.
Advanced Data Analysis & Bioinformatics
Versatility Across Life Sciences
Our expertise spans all biological systems, providing tailored genomic and metagenomic solutions for any organism, from bacteria and plants to complex human models.
Our Core Technologies
- We provide both Illumina short-read and Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) long-read sequencing. ONT allows the resolution of complex genomic regions and structural variants, as well as direct epigenetic analysis.
- We provide single-cell multi-omics (10X Genomics) solutions to explore cellular heterogeneity and map developmental lineages.
- Through our integrated Hamilton liquid-handling automation, we standardize library preparation workflows to minimize human error and guarantee high levels of precision.
Our most requested sequencing protocols
- Illumina DNA PCR-Free Prep (whole-genome seq PCRfree) (*)
- Illumina DNA Prep (whole-genome seq) (*)
- Illumina Ribo-Zero Plus rRNA Depletion Kit (ribominus RNA-seq) (*)
- Illumina Stranded mRNA Prep, Ligation (PoliA+ RNA-seq) (*)
- Takara ThruPLEX DNA-Seq (Chip-seq)
- NEXTFLEX Small RNA Sequencing Kit V4 (small RNA-seq)
- Nanopore Direct DNA Sequencing (kit SQK-LSK114)
- Nanopore Direct RNA Sequencing (kit SQK-RNA004)
- Nanopore cDNA-PCR Sequencing (kit SQK-PCS114)
(*automated option)
Primary Analysis
Primary bioinformatics analysis support is provided for data generated locally
Project Consultation
For any discussions or questions regarding services not listed above, please contact the Facility staff at gefa@iit.it
Shipping Address
Italian Institute of Technology (IIT)
Genomics Facility (GEFA)
Via Enrico Melen, 83
16152 Genova GE – IT
Genomics Facility (GEFA)
Via Enrico Melen, 83
16152 Genova GE – IT