Genomics Data Analysis
The KUGR facility provides the highest-quality analysis of microarray data sets, employing state-of-the-art tools such as GeneSpring, Significance Analysis of Microarrays and custom scripts written in "R". KUGR staff has analyzed data sets for dozens of laboratories and have produced high quality figures for numerous publications and grant applications.
The KUGR Facility provides a full range of data analysis services including:
- Pre-experiment consultation and assistance with experimental design issues related to microarray and genomics experiments
- Customized data analysis using filtering and statistical methods that take advantage of the quality controls built in to the Affymetrix system
- Preparation of publication-quality figures for papers or grant applications
- Storage of MIAME-compliant data and assistance with up-loading data sets to databases for publication
We specialize in the use of several sophisticated data analysis software packages including:
- Agilent GeneSpring GX: one of the best software packages for analysis of all types of microarray data.
- Significance Analysis of Microarrays (SAM): an Excel plug-in for supervised clustering.
- R and Bioconductor: a scripting language for customized statistical analyses.
We strongly recommend that all users contact the KUGR facility staff before beginning their genomics experiments. We can provide information about the number of replicates that are required, how the DNA or RNA samples should be prepared and what the total cost is likely to be. A few minutes of discussion may save weeks and many dollars later.
KUGR Technical Director:
Gavin Pickett, Ph.D.
CRF 118
Tel: (505) 272-5564