HIHG Biorepository


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HIHG Biorepository Overview
For more information contact Sandra West at swest@med.miami.edu

The Biorepository facility is located in the Biomedical Research Building (BRB) and occupies 4000 square feet of space. It is one of the major core areas serving HIHG and the University of Miami. The primary responsibilities include biological sample storage, processing and extraction of DNA from various body fluids and tissue types. Upon request, we will mail pre-labeled Matrix 2D Tracker tubes for DNA shipment and storage to external investigators.



Equipment Resources

  1. Qiagen Autopure LS whole genomic DNA extractor
  2. Two Biomek FX duel-arm liquid handling robots
  3. Spectramax M5 multi-mode plate reader
  4. Sample tracking provided through the use of the Nautilus laboratory
  5. Information management system (LIMS)
  6. Biomicrolab XL-20 Tube Sorter
  7. BioMicrolab Volume Check
  8. Micronic Automated Tube Decapper
  9. Ten Brady Code Reader
  10. Three Handheld Wireless Barcode Scanners
  11. Matrix VisionMate 96 Plate Barcode Scanner
  12. Matrix Supersealer Capper
  13. -80°C freezers and -20°C freezers. All Freezers are on emergency generator backup power and are monitored 24-hours per day, 7 days a week to ensure temperatures do not fluctuate