Let’s work together
We can provide assistance in different ways: brainstorming or consulting on studies in the microbiome space, connecting researchers to specialized resources and potential collaborators, and subsidizing access to core technologies relevant to microbiome research.
Click on the appropriate service below to submit an inquiry and we will get back to you within a few business days with next steps.*
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Automated nucleic acid extraction
We provide access to automated extraction equipment to increase throughput while reducing user bias and error. Full-service and user-directed options are available.
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Sequencing
Access to high-throughput DNA sequencing library preparation, sequencing, and sequence data analysis for microbial communities is provided at reduced cost through partnership with the University of Washington Sequencing Core lab run by Stephen Salipante.
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Anaerobic chamber
An anaerobic chamber with a 900-plate capacity is available for cultivation of oxygen-sensitive microorganisms in our Magnuson Health Sciences Center BSL-2 compliant laboratory.
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Gnotobiotic mice
We provide reduced cost access to a state-of-the-art gnotobiotic mouse facility within the University of Washington School of Medicine.
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Bench space
A well-equipped, BSL-2 compliant laboratory space in Magnuson Health Sciences Center is available for preparation and staging of experiments, as well as specimen storage.
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MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry
MIcrobiome researchers can access peptide analysis via matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) for microbial identification through the UW Mass Spectrometry Core facility.
*Inquiries will be held in strict confidence and there are no publication strings attached to our services, but mim_c support should be cited in the acknowledgements of any resulting publications and supporting media/press releases.