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(A) Automated DNA sequencing system for expansion of key basic and applied biological research directions at Aberystwyth

Reference	JRE10807
Principal Investigator / Supervisor	Professor Peter Brophy
Co-Investigators / Co-Supervisors	Professor John Barrett
Institution	Aberystwyth University
Department	Inst of Biological, Environ & Rural Sci
Funding type	Research
Value (£)	57,252
Status	Completed
Type	Research Grant
Start date	01/07/1999
End date	01/01/2000
Duration	6 months

Abstract

This proposal requests infrastructure support to purchase a LI-COR DNA sequencing system for expansion of four key areas of basic and applied biological research at Aberystwyth. An 'in-house' automated DNA sequencing service will also underpin overall molecular research in West and Mid Wales, already strengthened by the formation of the multi-institution based Aberystwyth Bio Centre (ABC). The system requested is competitively priced and recognised as one of the leaders in its field. It accelerates data acquisition via highly accurate long reads with enhanced sensitivity and is ideal for our current and predicted future needs for established sequencing protocols and our development of new sequencing based technologies e.g. sequencing cDNA inserts, primary genomic clones, ESTs PCR products, PCR-based mapping and developing techniques for fluorescent PCR RFLP profiling. IBS will dedicate a technician to co-ordinate: group allocation, consumable budgets, maintain system, and train deputies. The groups driving this proposal all have substantial current research council funding and international reputations in their respective biological disciplines: Plant Molecular Pathology (group leader, Prof. Draper), Microbial Biotechnology (Prof. Kell), Microbial Molecular Genetics (Prof. Young) and Molecular Parasitology (Prof. Barrett). The application is lead by Dr Brophy, a molecular biologist, who will have overall responsibility for the DNA sequencing laboratory management.

Summary

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Committee	Closed Committee - Genes & Developmental Biology (GDB)
Research Topics	X – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research Priority	X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative	Joint Research Equipment Initiative 1998 (JE3) [1998]
Funding Scheme	X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme

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