Massively Parallel Sequencing Shared Resource (MPSSR)

The OHSU Massively Parallel Sequencing Shared Resource functions as a full service genomics facility serving research scientists and clinicians with a full range of applications based upon massively parallel sequencing protocols.

About

The OHSU Massively Parallel Sequencing Shared Resource (MPSSR) was founded in 2009 to provide high quality, cost efficient short read sequencing services to help investigators examine the genetic profiles that underlie disease predisposition and to explore the fundamental operations of biological systems. In addition to sequencing services, the MPSSR offers a variety of library construction services - including genome resequencing with sequence capture and transcriptome analysis. Contact us about your proposed work to see how we can assist you.

We offer the following library preparation services: Illumina TruSeq standard and stranded RNA-seq, low input RNA-seq via Nugen Ovation and Clontech SMART-seq, single cell RNA-seq with the 10x Chromium system, miRNA libraries using the Clontech small RNA library kit, and DNA exome capture with the Illumina Nextera RapidCapture protocol.

Funding for our initial Illumina GAIIx sequencer was provided by a generous grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust. Funding for our upgrade to the HiSeq 2000 was provided by OHSU. Funding for the HiSeq 2500 and the NextSeq 500 was provided by the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust.

The MPSSR receives support from the Knight Cancer Institute and the Portland Alcohol Research Center (PARC).

MPSSR Core Informational Flyer

Quick Links and Quick Information

Quick Links

Initiate projects via our new online form at the OHSU iLab portal

Major Equipment

Illumina HiSeq 2500 Sequencer
Illumina NextSeq 500 Sequencer
Illumina cBot
10x Genomics Chromium Single Cell RNA-seq System
Covaris S220 sonicator.
Dedicated blade server for data collection and preparation
LifeTechnology StepOne Real Time PCR System
LifeTechnology StepOnePlus Real Time PCR System

Sequencing Human Samples

The sequence of DNA is a unique identifier that cannot be fully anonymous. Because of this, all samples submitted to the MPSSR that have been derived from human subjects MUST be coded so that the MPSSR cannot directly identify the subject and MUST be accompanied by IRB approval.

Contact Us

The OHSU Massively Parallel Sequencing Shared Resource is located in room 5390 on the 5th floor of Richard Jones Hall on OHSU's Marquam Hill Campus in Portland, OR.

Primary Contacts:

Robert Searles, Ph.D., Director
searlesr@ohsu.edu
Oregon Health and Science University
Richard Jones Hall 5327A
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Mail Code L581
Portland, OR 97239
Ph: 503-418-2736

Amy Carlos, Laboratory Manager

carlosa@ohsu.edu

Oregon Health and Science University

Richard Jones Hall 5381

3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Mail Code L581

Portland, OR 97239

Ph. 503-418-9378

Attribution

MPSSR Acknowledgement

When presenting and publishing results from projects processed by the Massively Parallel Sequencing Shared Resource, inclusion of the following statement is appreciated:

Short read sequencing assays were performed by the OHSU Massively Parallel Sequencing Shared Resource.

Contact the MPSSR director to report your publication for inclusion on our website!

External Users

The MPSSR is again accepting samples from outside the Oregon university system. We have a new contract that needs to be reviewed and signed by both parties before work can begin. We can also provide the required OHSU tax identification information. Please note that we are not accepting samples that require us to bill foreign entities.