nCounter Core Facility


 

Overview of Services

The nCounter Core Facility is since 2011 a part of the CellNetworks Core Technology Platform of the Heidelberg University and is located at the Institute of Human Genetics. The facility offers service of the state-of-the-art expression analysis technology for 800+ mRNA, miRNA and CNV profiling in one sample using the 'nCounter SPRINT Profiler' analysis system and multicellular digital spatial profiling on transcript and protein level on FFPE or fresh frozen tissue sections using the 'GeoMx Digital Spatial Profiler', both from nanoString Technologies.  In addition, the facility offers ‘Quality Control Only analysis’ for RNA and DNA samples.

 

 

 

Our service includes:

  • nCounter SPRINT Profiler expression analysis
  1. Support of project planning
  2. Quality control (QC) of input material
  3. Performance of nCounter SPRINT Profiler experiment
  4. QC of generated data and data delivery
  5. Temporary data and sample storage
  6. Support in data analysis applying the nanoString nSolver software
  7. in case of cooperation*: data analysis and provision of results

 

 

  • GeoMx Digital Spatial Profiler analysis
  1. Support of project planning together with nanoString
  2. Technical assistance
  3. Performance of nCounter SPRINT Profiler protein or RNA readout
  4. Data delivery
  5. Temporary data and sample storage

 

  • Quality Control Only (RNA/DNA)
  1. Support of project planning
  2. Performance of TapeStation or/and Qubit analysis
  3. Data delivery
  4. Temporary data and sample storage

 

 

Leadership

Dr. Stefanie Schmitteckert, Head of Facility

Tel:  0049 (6221) 56-35274
Email:  stefanie.schmitteckert@med.uni-heidelberg.de

 

Dipl.-Ing. Ralph Röth, Technical staff

Heike Kuzan, Technical staff

Pauline Böhnke, Hiwi

Tel: +49 6221 56-34472
Email: n.counter@med.uni-heidelberg.de

 

Location and Hours of Operation

Hours - Staffed

Hours - Sample Submission

Location

 

MON - FRI  9:00 - 17:00

 

 

Upon prior consultation

 

  Department of Human Genetics
  Heidelberg University Hospitals
  Im Neuenheimer Feld 366, 5th Floor, Room 523
  69120 Heidelberg
  Fon +49 6221 56-34472; Fax +49 6221 56-8884
  E-mail: n.counter@med.uni-heidelberg.de      

 

 

Links and Resources

For more information, please visit:

 

The nCounter Core Facility Official Website

The NanoString Website

Cellnetworks Core Technology Platform (CCTP)

Health + Life Science Alliance Heidelberg Mannheim

 

Funding

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Contacts

Name Role Phone Email Location
Dipl. Ing. Ralph Röth
Technican
 
0049 (6221) 56-34472
 
n.counter@med.uni-heidelberg.de
 
Room 523
 
Heike Kuzan
Technican
 
0049 (6221) 56-34472
 
n.counter@med.uni-heidelberg.de
 
Room 523
 
Dr. rer. nat. Stefanie Schmitteckert
Scientist
 
0049 (6221) 56-35274
 
stefanie.schmitteckert@med.uni-heidelberg.de
 
Room 507
 

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