Monash Genomics & Bioinformatics Platform (Micromon Genomics)

Overview of Services

The Monash Genomics & Bioinformatics Platform - Genomics Node (formerly Micromon Genomics) is a genomics core facility that has been in operation since 1986. Since that time, we have developed into a comprehensive genomics facility with a number of services on offer including Sanger sequencing (ABI 3930XL), next-generation sequencing (Illumina, MGI, Oxford Nanopore), RNA/DNA QC with DNA- and RNA-specific fluorimetry (Qubit, Qubit Flex, Tecan), microfluidic and capillary electrophoresis based DNA and RNA sizing (Agilent Fragment Analyzer and Bioanalyzer), non-contact nucleic acid shearing (Covaris ML230), Real-time/qPCR, single-cell analysis (10X Genomics Chromium and Chromium X), spatial multi-omics (MGI STOmics, Nanostring GeoMx and CosMx), project planning and design, technical support and advice, bioinformatics, and more.

Leadership

Scott Coutts | MGBP Genomics Node Manager | 9905 8592 | scott.coutts@monash.edu

Location and hours of operation

Location

Hours

Rooms D101-D105, D115

35 Rainforest Walk

Monash University

Clayton campus

8.30 am - 6.00 pm

Please see the contacts page on our website for courier and postal delivery details

Links and Resources

Micromon website

Contacts

Name	Role	Phone	Email	Location
Scott Coutts	Micromon Manager	+61 3 9905 8592	scott.coutts@monash.edu	35 Rainforest Walk, D115
Next-generation sequencing	NGS Team	+61 3 9905 5487	micromongenomics@monash.edu	35 Rainforest Walk, D102
Sanger sequencing	Sanger Team	+61 3 9905 4847	sequence@monash.edu	35 Rainforest Walk, D105
DNA/RNA Sizing and Quantitation	NGS Team	+61 3 9905 5487	micromongenomics@monash.edu	35 Rainforest Walk, D102
Covaris shearing	NGS Team	+61 3 9905 5487	micromongenomics@monash.edu	35 Rainforest Walk, D102
Single-Cell Analysis	NGS Team	+61 3 9905 5487	micromongenomics@monash.edu	35 Rainforest Walk, D102
Spatial Multi-omics	NGS Team	+61 3 9905 5487	micromongenomics@monash.edu	35 Rainforest Walk, D102
Bioinformatics	Bioinformatics Team	+61 3 9902 9186	mgbp@monash.edu	G63, 15 Innovation Walk

Service list

Name	Description	Price
Next-generation Sequencing	We provide a comprehensive service ranging from project planning and scoping through to sample submission, library preparation, sequencing, data validation, data delivery and bioinformatic analys is. If you’re not familiar with next-generation sequencing...... or you’re not sure where to start, thenyou may prefer to utilise the full breadth of our service. We specialise in working closely with you throughout the entire NGS project, and we can convert your biological questions into NGS experiments. Start with an informal discussion, then progress to a project planning meeting with your group, Micromon and the Monash Bioinformatics Platform, including budgeting, technical and grant writing assistance. We can determine the scale and type of sequencing that will best answer your questions and maximise the value for your sequencing dollar. We will advise you of the sample types required and how to prepare them and, once we have received your samples, we will construct a sequencing library, carry out the necessary quality control, and generate your sequencing data. Your data and quality report will be returned to you electronically or by post, depending on your preference. If you’re already familiar with next-generation sequencing...... then you can pick and choose components of our service as you require them – for example, we can prepare sequencing libraries for you, or we can sequence your pre-prepared libraries. We can return your raw sequence data as it comes from the instrument, or we can provide bioinformatics support (in conjunction with the co-located Monash Bioinformatics Platform). SERVICES Genomic DNA sequencing Exome sequencing Transcriptomics / RNA-seq (expression profiling) Small RNA discovery and analysis ChIP-seq (DNA binding protein analysis) ATAC-seq Bacterial genome sequencing Metagenomics 16S/18S/ITS Survey sequencing / population profiling Affordable, highly multiplexed plasmid sequencing Amplicon sequencing Rapid turn-around sequencing library QC Illumina- and MGI-compatible library construction Customer-prepared library sequencing Fluorometric DNA- and RNA-specific quantitation (even from mixed samples) Microfluidics- and capillary-electrophoresis based QC of DNA and RNA Single cell transcriptomics Spatial transcriptomics with 10X Genomics Visium, MGI STOmics / Stereomics, Nanostring CosMx and GeoMx Long-range structural variation detection, de novo assembly, complex assembly and genome phasing Grant writing assistance Project planning, scoping and technical consultation TECHNOLOGY & CAPABILITIES MGISEQ-2000 Illumina MiSeq Illumina NextSeq Illumina NovaSeq6000 (Alfred precinct node) Outsourcing facilitation Selectable read length from 25bp to 550b Single or paired reads Oxford Nanopore MinION Mk1B and Mk1C Oxford Nanopore Promethion 10X Genomics Chromium and Chromium X Agilent Bioanalyzer Agilent / AATI Fragment Analyzer Nanostring GeoMx Nanostring CosMx Contact us today to discuss your requirements.	Inquire
Sanger Sequencing	Micromon Genomics has been providing molecular biology services to the research community for more than two decades and is committed to providing premium quality products and services with fast turnaround. Our Sanger Sequencing facility can accept premixed template and primer, or both sent separately are available as a single pipeline service. You just need to send us your template! We’ll carry out the labellingreaction, separate the sequencing products and deliver the sequencing data to you electronically. Alternatively, you can run your own sequencing reactions and send them to us for separation – we supply discounted BigDye™ sequencing reagents. SANGER DNA SEQUENCING Applied Biosystems 3730 technology Long reads in excess of 1,000 Q20+base calls using the proprietary PeakTrace basecaller Fast turn-around (typically next-day) Discounts for high-throughputand plate lots Discounted BigDye™ sequencingreagent Contact us for a quote or for an informal chat about your Sanger Sequencing requirements.	Inquire

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Name	Description	Price
Next-generation Sequencing	We provide a comprehensive service ranging from project planning and scoping through to sample submission, library preparation, sequencing, data validation, data delivery and bioinformatic analys is. If you’re not familiar with next-generation sequencing...... or you’re not sure where to start, thenyou may prefer to utilise the full breadth of our service. We specialise in working closely with you throughout the entire NGS project, and we can convert your biological questions into NGS experiments. Start with an informal discussion, then progress to a project planning meeting with your group, Micromon and the Monash Bioinformatics Platform, including budgeting, technical and grant writing assistance. We can determine the scale and type of sequencing that will best answer your questions and maximise the value for your sequencing dollar. We will advise you of the sample types required and how to prepare them and, once we have received your samples, we will construct a sequencing library, carry out the necessary quality control, and generate your sequencing data. Your data and quality report will be returned to you electronically or by post, depending on your preference. If you’re already familiar with next-generation sequencing...... then you can pick and choose components of our service as you require them – for example, we can prepare sequencing libraries for you, or we can sequence your pre-prepared libraries. We can return your raw sequence data as it comes from the instrument, or we can provide bioinformatics support (in conjunction with the co-located Monash Bioinformatics Platform). SERVICES Genomic DNA sequencing Exome sequencing Transcriptomics / RNA-seq (expression profiling) Small RNA discovery and analysis ChIP-seq (DNA binding protein analysis) ATAC-seq Bacterial genome sequencing Metagenomics 16S/18S/ITS Survey sequencing / population profiling Affordable, highly multiplexed plasmid sequencing Amplicon sequencing Rapid turn-around sequencing library QC Illumina- and MGI-compatible library construction Customer-prepared library sequencing Fluorometric DNA- and RNA-specific quantitation (even from mixed samples) Microfluidics- and capillary-electrophoresis based QC of DNA and RNA Single cell transcriptomics Spatial transcriptomics with 10X Genomics Visium, MGI STOmics / Stereomics, Nanostring CosMx and GeoMx Long-range structural variation detection, de novo assembly, complex assembly and genome phasing Grant writing assistance Project planning, scoping and technical consultation TECHNOLOGY & CAPABILITIES MGISEQ-2000 Illumina MiSeq Illumina NextSeq Illumina NovaSeq6000 (Alfred precinct node) Outsourcing facilitation Selectable read length from 25bp to 550b Single or paired reads Oxford Nanopore MinION Mk1B and Mk1C Oxford Nanopore Promethion 10X Genomics Chromium and Chromium X Agilent Bioanalyzer Agilent / AATI Fragment Analyzer Nanostring GeoMx Nanostring CosMx Contact us today to discuss your requirements.	Inquire
Sanger Sequencing	Micromon Genomics has been providing molecular biology services to the research community for more than two decades and is committed to providing premium quality products and services with fast turnaround. Our Sanger Sequencing facility can accept premixed template and primer, or both sent separately are available as a single pipeline service. You just need to send us your template! We’ll carry out the labellingreaction, separate the sequencing products and deliver the sequencing data to you electronically. Alternatively, you can run your own sequencing reactions and send them to us for separation – we supply discounted BigDye™ sequencing reagents. SANGER DNA SEQUENCING Applied Biosystems 3730 technology Long reads in excess of 1,000 Q20+base calls using the proprietary PeakTrace basecaller Fast turn-around (typically next-day) Discounts for high-throughputand plate lots Discounted BigDye™ sequencingreagent Contact us for a quote or for an informal chat about your Sanger Sequencing requirements.	Inquire

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Name

Description

Price

Next-generation Sequencing

We provide a comprehensive service ranging from project planning and scoping through to sample submission, library preparation, sequencing, data validation, data delivery and bioinformatic analys is.

If you’re not familiar with next-generation sequencing......

or you’re not sure where to start, thenyou may prefer to utilise the full breadth of our service. We specialise in working closely with you throughout the entire NGS project, and we can convert your biological questions into NGS experiments. Start with an informal discussion, then progress to a project planning meeting with your group, Micromon and the Monash Bioinformatics Platform, including budgeting, technical and grant writing assistance. We can determine the scale and type of sequencing that will best answer your questions and maximise the value for your sequencing dollar. We will advise you of the sample types required and how to prepare them and, once we have received your samples, we will construct a sequencing library, carry out the necessary quality control, and generate your sequencing data. Your data and quality report will be returned to you electronically or by post, depending on your preference.

If you’re already familiar with next-generation sequencing......

then you can pick and choose components of our service as you require them – for example, we can prepare sequencing libraries for you, or we can sequence your pre-prepared libraries. We can return your raw sequence data as it comes from the instrument, or we can provide bioinformatics support (in conjunction with the co-located Monash Bioinformatics Platform).

SERVICES

Genomic DNA sequencing
Exome sequencing
Transcriptomics / RNA-seq (expression profiling)
Small RNA discovery and analysis
ChIP-seq (DNA binding protein analysis)
ATAC-seq
Bacterial genome sequencing
Metagenomics
16S/18S/ITS Survey sequencing / population profiling
Affordable, highly multiplexed plasmid sequencing
Amplicon sequencing
Rapid turn-around sequencing library QC
Illumina- and MGI-compatible library construction
Customer-prepared library sequencing
Fluorometric DNA- and RNA-specific quantitation (even from mixed samples)
Microfluidics- and capillary-electrophoresis based QC of DNA and RNA
Single cell transcriptomics
Spatial transcriptomics with 10X Genomics Visium, MGI STOmics / Stereomics, Nanostring CosMx and GeoMx
Long-range structural variation detection, de novo assembly, complex assembly and genome phasing
Grant writing assistance
Project planning, scoping and technical consultation

TECHNOLOGY & CAPABILITIES

MGISEQ-2000
Illumina MiSeq
Illumina NextSeq
Illumina NovaSeq6000 (Alfred precinct node)
Outsourcing facilitation
Selectable read length from 25bp to 550b
Single or paired reads
Oxford Nanopore MinION Mk1B and Mk1C
Oxford Nanopore Promethion
10X Genomics Chromium and Chromium X
Agilent Bioanalyzer
Agilent / AATI Fragment Analyzer
Nanostring GeoMx
Nanostring CosMx

Inquire

Sanger Sequencing

Micromon Genomics has been providing molecular biology services to the research community for more than two decades and is committed to providing premium quality products and services with fast turnaround.

Our Sanger Sequencing facility can accept premixed template and primer, or both sent separately are available as a single pipeline service. You just need to send us your template! We’ll carry out the labellingreaction, separate the sequencing products and deliver the sequencing data to you electronically. Alternatively, you can run your own sequencing reactions and send them to us for separation – we supply discounted BigDye™ sequencing reagents.

SANGER DNA SEQUENCING

Applied Biosystems 3730 technology
Long reads in excess of 1,000 Q20+base calls using the proprietary PeakTrace basecaller
Fast turn-around (typically next-day)
Discounts for high-throughputand plate lots
Discounted BigDye™ sequencingreagent

Inquire