HMS BPF Genomics Core Facility

Harvard Medical School's BPF Genomics Core Facility: Follow to learn about new instrumentation, services, NovaSeq X Plus lane availability, and more!

[HMS BPF Genomics Core Facility @BPF_HarvardMed]

Current Turnaround Times:
BioA/TS = within a couple hours of drop-off,
Sanger = next-day,
NGS for ready libraries = ~1 week,
Library Prep & Seq = ~2-3 weeks

[HMS BPF Genomics Core Facility @BPF_HarvardMed]

The BPF will be closed Mon Feb 17th for President's Day in accordance with HMS schedule. Please plan accordingly; We will re-open at 9am on Tues Feb 18th.
The Self Service Supply Center at Goldenson 142 is open 24/7 with access. Have a safe and restful long weekend!

[HMS BPF Genomics Core Facility @BPF_HarvardMed]

Harvard Medical School and Biopolymers Facility Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The BPF Genomics Core will be closed Mon Jan 20th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day. We will re-open Tuesday Jan 21st at 9am. We wish you a restful and reflective long weekend!

[HMS BPF Genomics Core Facility @BPF_HarvardMed]

We will be closed Mon Nov 11th in observance of Veteran's Day and in accordance with HMS' schedule. Please plan accordingly; We will re-open at 9am on Nov 12th. The Self Service Supply Center at Goldenson142 is open 24/7 with access. THANK YOU to our Veterans for their service!

[HMS BPF Genomics Core Facility @BPF_HarvardMed]

Due to staff attendance at a conference, the lab will be closed Oct 15 1-5pm; there will be no afternoon consults.

Apologies for any inconvenience! Attendance at relevant conferences helps keep our expertise up-to-date, to better assist you with your research goals. Thank you!

[HMS BPF Genomics Core Facility @BPF_HarvardMed]

HMS & BPF will be closed Mon Feb 19th for President's Day in accordance with HMS' schedule. Please plan accordingly; We will re-open at 9am on Tues Feb 20th. The Self Service Supply Center at Goldenson 142 is open 24/7 with card access. Have a safe and restful long weekend!

[HMS BPF Genomics Core Facility @BPF_HarvardMed]

HMS and the BPF will be closed Monday, January 15th, 2024 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The BPF Self Service Supply Center at Goldenson 142 is open 24/7 with card access.

We wish you a restful and reflective holiday. Thank you!

-BPF Staff

[HMS BPF Genomics Core Facility @BPF_HarvardMed]

The BPF core will be closed Thurs 11/23 & Fri 11/24 in accordance with HMS' schedule. We will re-open at 9am on Monday, Nov 27th. The BPF Self Service Supply Center at Goldenson 142 is open 24/7 with card access. Have a safe and restful holiday recess!
Thank you, BPF Staff

[HMS BPF Genomics Core Facility @BPF_HarvardMed]

The BPF core will be closed Mon Oct 9th in accordance with HMS' schedule. We will re-open at 9am on Tuesday, Oct 10th. The BPF Self Service Supply Center at Goldenson 142 is open 24/7 with card access. Have a safe and restful long weekend! Thank you, BPF Staff

[HMS BPF Genomics Core Facility @BPF_HarvardMed]

BPF and HMS/Harvard will be closed Monday September 4th, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. BPF Self Service Supply Center at Goldenson 142 is open 24 hours with access. Please have a safe and restful holiday! Thank you, BPF Staff

[HMS BPF Genomics Core Facility @BPF_HarvardMed]

Thanks to the addition of a new staff member, turnaround time for BioA and TS QC has dropped to about ~3 business hours after drop-off! We are also considering adding DNA/RNA purification service capacity for certain kits, please reach out if interested.

[HMS BPF Genomics Core Facility @BPF_HarvardMed]

HMS & BPF will be closed Mon & Tues July 3rd AND 4th, in observance of the July 4th holiday. Please plan accordingly. We will re-open 9am, July 5th. The Self Service Supply Center at Goldenson 142 is open 24 hours with access. Please have a safe and restful holiday!

[HMS BPF Genomics Core Facility @BPF_HarvardMed]

HMS & the BPF will be closed Mon Jun 19 for Juneteenth. Self-Service Center at Goldenson 142 is open 24 hours with card access. For more info on the first federal holiday to be added since 1983 and its importance: https://t.co/fULcEtrfUW Have a great long weekend! -BPF Staff

[HMS BPF Genomics Core Facility @BPF_HarvardMed]

The BPF and Harvard Medical School will be closed Monday May 29th, 2023 in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. Goldenson Self Service Supply Center is open 24 hours with access. We wish you a restful and meaningful holiday.
Thank you, BPF Staff

[HMS BPF Genomics Core Facility @BPF_HarvardMed]

Biopolymers Facility will be CLOSING EARLY on Tuesday, March 7th at 2:30pm
The Biopolymers Facility, including Stockroom, will be closing at 2:30pm Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 for a team event, please plan accordingly.

Thank you,

BPF Staff

[HMS BPF Genomics Core Facility @BPF_HarvardMed]

HMS and the BPF will be closed Monday, January 16th, 2023 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The BPF Self Service Supply Center at Goldenson 142 is open 24/7 with card access.

[HMS BPF Genomics Core Facility @BPF_HarvardMed]

HMS will be closed Dec 22-Jan 3rd. Deadlines for sample drop-off below:

- BioA/TapeStation: Mon Dec 19th at noon
-Library Prep: Mon Nov 21st at noon
-MiSeq / NextSeq / NovaSeq w/ QC: Tues Dec 13th at noon
-Sanger: Wed, Dec 21st by 8:00 AM.

Full text on our website. Thank you!

[HMS BPF Genomics Core Facility @BPF_HarvardMed]

The Biopolymers Facility will be closed Friday, Nov 11th in observance of Veteran's Day & in accordance with HMS' schedule. Please plan accordingly; We will re-open at 9am on Monday Nov 14th.

The Self Service Supply Center at Goldenson 142 is open 24/7 with card access.

[HMS BPF Genomics Core Facility @BPF_HarvardMed]

For planning purposes, current turnaround times: BioA/TS and Sanger seq = 1 day. Illumina sequencing = ~1 week. Samples needing library prep & seq = ~2 weeks. :)

[HMS BPF Genomics Core Facility @BPF_HarvardMed]

In accordance with HMS schedule, we will be closed Dec 17th 5pm - Jan 3rd 9am. Please plan ahead & visit the Reagents & Supplies room (NRB-087) tomorrow before 5pm to stock up, or use our Self Service Center (Goldenson 142; card needed) while we're closed!