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Biotech Innovation Core

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Welcome to the Biotech Innovation!

Our Biosafety Level 2 core facility supports NDSU researchers, industry partners, and government labs. We are uniquely positioned to drive innovation in the research community through cutting edge equipment and expertise for molecular biology, next generation sequencing, flow cytometry, cell sorting and isolation, high throughput culturomics, and imaging. With over 35 years of research experience, our Director, Scott Hoselton, and Research Specialist, Kaycie Schmidt, provide comprehensive training and consultation, covering everything from experimental design to data analysis. Gain access to our facilities and a wide range of equipment as a fee-for-use core member. If you prefer hands-off involvement, we offer fee-for-service options and regularly undertake custom projects.

Whether you're a seasoned scientist, aspiring entrepreneur, or curious student, our core is your partner in discovery and innovation. Join us in pushing the boundaries of biotechnology and microbiology, turning ideas into impactful solutions!

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Equipment and Capabilities

Flow Cytometry and Cell Sorting

Cytoflex S flow cytometer

Cytoflex SRT cell sorter

Automated Liquid Handling

Echo 525 Acoustic liquid handler

Opentrons OT-2

Next Generation Sequencing

MiniSeq

Miseq

High-throughput Bacterial Isolation

Prospector

Digital PCR

QIAcuity Four

Multimode Microplate Readers

Cytation 5

Synergy HT

High-throughput Growth Curve Reader

LogPhase 600

General Molecular Biology Equipment

Tapestation Bioanalyzer

Covaris M220 focused ultrasonicator

NanoDrop One

Qubit

Azure gel imager

Electrophoresis gel rigs

Variety of centrifuges

Real-time and traditional thermocyclers

Ultrapure lab water system

Automated Nucleic Acid Extraction

QiaCube

Cold storage

-80 freezers, -20 freezers, cold room, liquid nitrogen

Microscopy

Olympus BX53 imaging system

Cytation 5 microplate imager

Biological Safety Cabinets and Fume Hoods

Pricing

Molecular Biology	Cost	Unit
Biorad CFX96 and CFX384 real-time PCR	$20	Run
QIAcuity Four Digital PCR	$40	Plate
TapeStation Bioanalyzer	$13	Scan
DS1000 Tape	$5.50	Sample/Lane
Illumina MiniSeq	$150	Run
Illumina MiSeq	$175	Run

Cell Analysis and Imaging	Cost	Unit
Olympus Microscope	$15	Hour
Biotek Cytation 5	$25	Hour
Cytoflex S flow cytometer (without support)	$50	Hour
Cytoflex S flow cytometer (with support)	$80	Hour

Microplate Readers	Cost	Unit
Biotek Synergy HT and Biotek Cytation 5	$13	Scan
Biotek Synergy HT and Biotek Cytation 5	$3	Scan (additional plate)
Biotek Synergy HT and Biotek Cytation 5	$50	Growth Curve (off peak hours*)
Biotek Synergy HT and Biotek Cytation 5	$100	Growth Curve (peak hours*)

Miscelaneous	Cost	Unit
OT-2 Liquid Handling Robot	$20	Hour
Liquid N	$2	Liter
Concentrating pipette	$25	Hour
Shandon Cytospin II	$25	Hour
Covaris M220 Focused Ultrasonicator	$20	Sample

Histology	Cost	Unit
Microtome	$20	Hour
Staining Equipment (jars, racks, slide, dryer/fume hood)	$20	Hour

* Peak hours are 8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday. Offpeak hours are any time outside of that.