Translational Sciences Shared Resource
The UTHSC Translational Sciences Shared Resource will conduct project management in
genomics, metabolomics, and microbiome studies for UTHSC center for cancer research
members primarily for samples banked through the UTHSC Biorepository. We direct projects
through assisting with study design, optimizing sample collection and processing for
DNA or RNA isolation, confirming quality control, and assisting with planning for
whole genome sequencing (WGS), RNA sequencing (RNAseq), etc. The Translational Sciences
Shared Resource uses LabVantage laboratory inventory management system (LIMS) to track
and manage each sample from receiving to processing to data analysis. Informatics
support is available. Lastly, we assist in the development of novel platforms (metabolomics,
single cell sequencing, flow, etc.).
Faculty Director
Liza Makowski, PhD
Professor of Medicine