Core Capabilities
The Frederick Sequencing and Genomics Core (FSGC) was established through the integration and consolidation of the former Sequencing Facility and the Genomics Technology Laboratory. The new FSGC eliminates redundancy and provides cutting edge sequencing technologies and assay development capabilities to the NCI. NGS services are made available to NIAID's Division of Intramural Research (DIR) through a negotiated MOU.
Effective October 1, 2025, FSGC will discontinue array-based (e.g., methylation, genotyping), ddPCR, Nanostring n-counter, and full support (library prep and sequencing) for "routine" Illumina NGS applications (RNA-seq, WES, WGS) where “routine” refers to services for high-quality, renewable samples from cell lines or animal models.
ddPCR, Nanostring nCounter and sequencing services of ready-to-sequence libraries, including “routine” NGS applications, will continue to be offered through the CCR Genomics Core. For external genomics services, please visit CCR Central or contact Mariam Malik and/or Chris McGinity.
Sequencing Facility + Genomics Technology Lab are now Frederick Sequencing & Genomics Core
Next-Gen Sequencing
Formerly Sequencing Facility
Assay Development
Formerly Genomics Technology Laboratory
To Request Services
To request services from the CCR FSGC, submit online request through NAS. Prior to filling out a NAS request, you are encouraged to consult with FSGC groups to discuss your project design and bioinformatics analysis. Don’t worry If you don’t know the exact sub category of your request. We will re-assign the request to the correct sub-service category.