Cell Protein DNA Core Facility

Frequently Asked Questions

Cell, Protein and DNA Core Facilities

General Questions

May I suggest a new service or instrument?
- By all means, yes. The ABCore is always looking to upgrade equipment, as well as providing state-of-the-art equipment to all our users. Any input is appreciated. Please contact John Houghton
What do I do if there is a problem with the instrument I am using or want to use?
- First- note the problem in the logbook next to the instrument so that someone coming behind you will not try to use a "broken" instrument. Second- contact Sonja Young or any member of the core facility. As soon as they are contacted, they will start the repair process.

How much will I be charged to use Core facility equipment?

This varies with each instrument. Not all equipment has a usage charge. Please browse the instrument page on the website for more details or contact any member of the core facility for further, more specific information

What is the Core "shipping address"?

161 Jesse Hill Jr. Dr. Atlanta, GA 30303

What is the Core "physical" address?

100 Piedmont Ave, Atlanta, GA 30303

How do I find out what equipment is available for use?

Browse the Core facility website, under “Instrumentation / Browse All” and you should find out most of the information that pertains to that piece of equipment as well as which member of the core facility is in charge of that particular piece of equipment. Contact that core member, or refer back to FAQ question #7

Training Questions

How do I get access to the core facility rooms?

You can get access by going through a training session on the equipment that is available in the room. Most of the more sophisticated equipment will require one-onone training, which is ONLY given by core personnel. Please contact any member of the staff to arrange for training.

What do I need to do to get training on common "general" equipment?

Each August, after the semester begins, Specific infromation will be posted on this web site under "training" there will also be flyers giving details as to when and where training sessions will be held. These flyers are posted on poster boards in the PSC and NSC Boards (by the rear elevators). Information will also be broadcast to Biology, Chemistry and NI personnel. If you miss this training, please contact Dr. Hyuk Kyu Seoh to request additional training. At other times there is "OPEN REGISTRATION" for access to more general instrumentation. For more details, go to "Traininig & Access" page on this website.

After training, what do I need to do to gain access to rooms in the core facility?

At the end of training, you will get obtain an "Basic Trainining" that is appropriate for your Research Activities and Department, highlighting the equipment on which you had been trained. Once you have filled out the form and have all the necessary signatures (PI, Chair of Dept). You should then take the fully signed from to PSC 519, along with a copy of your panthercard (front and back) and hand it to either Sonja Young or Hyuk -Kyu Seoh. If they are not available you may leave the form and your Panthecard information in their mailbox in the Biology main office on the 4th floor PSC.

After I Submit the Basic Training Form, what happens?

a. If you were trained in the NSC –one of the Cor technicians will make copies and pass along the information to Barry Grant in the Biology Office. Barry will give you access on your panthercard. Unfortunately, they do not do this everyday. Usually they are able to grant access to different rooms in the NSC once a week on Fridays. If after a week or so you still do not have access, email Hyuk Kyu-Seoh and he will find out the status of your request.

b. If you were trained in the PSC – Hyuk Kyu-Seoh will make copies (she doesn’t make copies for Ralph) and submit your application for security access to biosafety. They will then grant access and send you and email to inform you of this. Please read the security policy statement that is attached to his email. Failure to abide by these instructions will result in your access being revoked as matter of security.

I was granted access, but I not longer have it. What happened?

If you replaced your panthercard or you changde laboratories, you may have lost access until the ABCore is able to update your access information. Please contact Hyuk Kyu Seoh or esee Gardner and she will request that your access be restored.

How do I get training on specialized equipment?

Identify the equipment on which you would like to be trained -using the appropriate link on the core facility website. If you click on the Equipment image or link an information page will appear that has the necessary contact information on it. Please contact that member of the core staff to setup a day and time for training.

Service Questions

How much will I be charged for a service?

The user fee varies with each service. Please go to the appropriate button in the toolbar under “service” to find out more information about pricing , or whom to ask.

Where do I take my DNA samples for sequencing?

Fill in the DNA sequencing “Sample Submission Form” with your DNA samples to room 533 PSC, and put the samples in the refridgerator (just inside the door) and your form on the board. Email Jesse Gardner for more details.

I would like to have some cells sorted, what do I need to do?

Please go to the toolbar and click on “Service / Cell Sorting”, and/or contact Dr. Hyuk Kyu Seoh/li>

I need Mass Spec service, what do I need to do?

Please go to the toolbar and click on “Service / MALDI”, and/or contact Hyuk-Kyu Seoh

I need Microarray service, what do I need to do?

Please go to the toolbar and click on “Service / Microarray”, and/or contact Sonja Young

What is the "expected" turnaround time for each of these services?

a. DNA Sequencing: Approximately 1 - 2 business days
b. Cell Sorting:
c. 2 D gel without MS analysis:
d. MS analysis:
e. Microarray:
f. 454 sequencing:
g. AFM:

After completion, what information and data can I expect to receive from the Core

Upon completion of requested service for-
a. DNA Sequencing: you will receive an email with the electropherogram and 2 text sequencing files
b. Cell Sorting:
c. 2 D gel without MS analysis:
d. MS analysis:
e. Microarray:
f. 454 sequencing:
g. AFM:

I need to quantitate my gel, bands, filter, etc. What options do I have?

No Answer

BookMyLab & LabGate Questions

How can I get access to the online calendars?

Many of the specialized instruments that are available in the core facility use Bookmylab for online calendars, access and billing, as well as LabGate to physically gain access to the instrument. To gain access to these specialized pieces of equipment you may reserve the instrument for an appropriate length of time by logging on to the online calendar (login button is present on the top right of the tool bar menu of this site) BEFORE you go ahead and try to use it. When you are trained on one of these instruments and the appropriate form is submitted, you will be sent an email describing how to use the software and how to log-in to the online calendars

Why can’t I log into LabGate or the online calendars Bookmylab ?

It is most likely that you have not been trained on an instrument that requires access or you have not submitted the appropriate form. If either of these is the case then refer back to the answer to question 7. It is also possible that either the system is down or your email has been entered incorrectly. Sonja Young or Jesee Gardner they will try to help you.

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