The NUSeq Core facility provides full next-gen sequencing (NGS) capability to Northwestern University. The core brings together in-house NGS data generation and bioinformatics support in a single integrated operation. As the only Northwestern core facility dedicated to NGS, NUSeq serves scientists on both the Chicago and Evanston campuses, as well as those at external academic and commercial organizations.
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Before initiating a project, it is advisable to consult with NUSeq on your specific project needs and request a quote on the associated cost. For general information, visit the links below.
What's New in Fiscal Year 2027
From September 2026, NUSeq is pleased to offer new cutting-edge technologies, key upgrades to existing platforms, and lower pricing on several popular core services: 1) A New Sequencer: The Illumina MiSeq i100 Plus increases read lengths to 2 with higher yield; 2) Upcoming New Spatial Platforms: Introducing whole-transcriptome spatial profiling at single-cell resolution on the 10x Atera and Illumina StrataMap (available early 2027); 3) PacBio Revio Long-Read Advancements: New SPRQ-Nx chemistry powers multi-use SMRT Cells to significantly reduce costs alongside native calling; 4) Cost Reductions & Streamlined Services: Reduced pricing on NovaSeq X Plus 10B flow cells and an all-inclusive, end-to-end RNA-Seq service.
Service Excellence and Impact
A two-time awardee of the Office for Research's Core Facilities Service Excellence Award, NUSeq Core is recognized for excellence in governance, resource management, innovation and outreach.