# Core C: KUMC Genomics Core

> **NIH NIH P30** · UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER · 2020 · $162,858

## Abstract

COBRE
Core C: Molecular Profiling Core, Scientific/Technical Core
PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT
The Molecular Profiling Core (Core C) integrates with and enhances the capabilities of our existing Genomics
Core, consisting of the Genome Sequencing Facility and the Microarray Facility, and the Bioinformatics Core.
The Genomics Core and Bioinformatics Core have histories of success in augmenting and extending the
research programs of investigators at KUMC and externally. This core will assist COBRE investigators by
providing cost-effective services for NexGen genome sequencing technologies and microarray chip processing
in house, as well as synthesis of oligonucleotides or Sanger sequence analysis at reduced rates through
contract pricing with outside vendors. A majority of our 38 Center Members utilized these facilities during the
last funding period. Based on an internal COBRE user survey, the expectation is that usage will
increase during the upcoming grant cycle. Historically, the group of COBRE member researchers
accounts for a substantial percentage of Genomics Core/Bioinformatics Core usage on an annual basis.
These cores will provide all COBRE scientists with services to synthesize oligonucleotides, obtain Sanger
sequence determination and analysis, supply microarray chips and chip processing technologies, offer the
latest genomic deep sequencing methodologies, and provide bioinformatics support for analysis of resultant
data sets. The COBRE funds will directly subsidize activities for the Pilot Project Investigators (50%) and for
Members of the Center (10%) who use the cores, as well as indirectly through core staff salary support and
purchase of supplies and reagents. KUMC will continue to provide significant state support for this facility. The
Genomics Core is staffed by a Project Manager and two Research Associates. All are experts with the
methods required and will interface with the COBRE Molecular Profiling Core Director. The continued
addition of new services and platforms offered by the Genome Sequencing Facility and Microarray Facility will
accelerate COBRE investigator research by providing state-of-the-art technologies. Bioinformatics support by
the Bioinformatics Core is ensured via salary support of a bioinformaticist faculty member.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9989132
- **Project number:** 5P30GM122731-04
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER
- **Principal Investigator:** KENNETH R PETERSON
- **Activity code:** P30 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $162,858
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** — → —

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9989132

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9989132, Core C: KUMC Genomics Core (5P30GM122731-04). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-22 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9989132. Licensed CC0.

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