Instrument Demos
The CoLab not only provides training and bench space at no cost but is also a hub for instrument demos, so researchers can trial new technologies without strings attached.
Nanopore PromethION 2 (Available September - November)
For a limited time, the UMGC has a PromethION 2 (P2) Solo in the CoLab as a trial opportunity for researchers. The P2 Solo is a modular nanopore sequencing device using the same technology found in other devices by Oxford Nanopore but runs PromethION flow cells, generating hundreds of gigabases of data. The P2 Solo demo will be available in the CoLab as a self-serve instrument through the end of November. The P2 Solo instrument usage, training, and CoLab workstation are available at no cost to UMN researchers.
The UMGC is offering reagents to support 8 UMN PIs with TWO PromethION flow cells and associated library prep reagents at no cost. We are offering these reagents through a short application process. Applications are due Friday, August 9, by 5:00 PM, and PIs will be notified on Friday, August 16. Selected applicants will be provided Nanopore flow cells and reagents at no charge. Nanopore library prep reagents and flow cells will be the responsibility of all other users. Sign up for office hours.
Training: Contact Aaron Becker at colab@umn.edu
Experiment design support: Contact Melissa Drown at Melissa.Drown@nanoporetech.com