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UMGC Microarray Services

As a leading provider of Illumina microarray services, the UMN Genomics Center (UMGC) offers cost-effective and scalable genotyping and methylation profiling solutions. Our services are tailored to meet the diverse needs of academic, clinical, and agricultural researchers worldwide. Utilizing Illumina’s Infinium BeadChip technology, we deliver high-quality, reproducible data for a wide range of genomic research applications—from genome-wide association studies (GWAS) to epigenome-wide association studies (EWAS).

Our comprehensive service includes sample QC, array processing, imaging, and signal quantification, with optional DNA isolation available through our extraction services. We ensure reliable data delivery and consistency across batches with semi-automated workflows and robust quality control processes integrated into our LIMS tracking system. Pricing is competitive and transparent, with flexible pricing tiers based on project scale and target turnaround time.

Advantages of Microarray Technology

Although sequencing costs continue to decline, microarrays remain valuable for large-scale population studies due to their affordability, streamlined data analysis, and robustness. Microarrays require less computational power, offer high-resolution quantitative methylation and genotyping readouts, and are supported by well-established analysis pipelines. This makes arrays ideal for studies involving thousands—or even tens of thousands—of samples.

Types of Illumina Microarrays

We process predesigned and custom Illumina arrays for human, mouse, and other species, supporting a broad range of research areas.

  • Genotyping Arrays: By targeting SNPs, insertions, deletions, and CNVs, these arrays examine genetic variation linked to traits and disease susceptibility.
  • Methylation Arrays: Designed for the analysis of DNA methylation patterns, these arrays investigate how epigenetic modifications regulate gene expression and impact inheritance.

To find the array best suited to your research, we recommend using Illumina’s Array Kit Selector.

Questions?

An Illumina array-based service provider since 2008, the UMGC brings expertise and reliability to large-scale genotyping and methylation studies. Our team has successfully processed hundreds of thousands of samples, supporting a wide range of research and clinical studies. For service inquiries, please contact [email protected].