01 General Information

How do I set up an account in the PPMS ordering and instrument reservation system?

The PPMS system is used to place orders (Core personnel only), to book shared instruments and schedule trainings. Use of the PPMS system requires a one-time registration. The same system will be implemented in the near future by many other UCD Core labs. We recommend submitting your PPMS account request as soon as possible since it will require a (fast) check/approval through our administration.

What Information Do You Require About My Project?

Consultations We can provide better advice on appropriate or optimal sequencing options if you provide us important background information on your project. We suggest using the questions below as a starting point for inquiries. Information requested for RNA-sequencing projects:
  • Which species are you studying (prokaryotic or eukaryotic)?
  • From which sample types will the RNA be isolated (e.g. tissues, cell cultures, whole organisms)?
  • What is the objective of the study (e.g.

Do you archive submitted samples? Do you return samples?

Samples will be stored in the freezer for no longer than one year past the date of submission.  DNA samples and sequencing libraries will be stored in a -20 degree C freezer.  RNA samples are stored in a -80 C freezer. Please arrange for a pickup of your samples in the weeks immediately after data delivery. We can also return samples to you via FedEx. This requires that we receive a PDF version of a completed shipping label from you using your FedEx account details.

Do you support pilot projects with Seed Grants?

The Genome Center invites proposals for pilot projects that merit support by the Genome Center. These seed grants award up to $2,000 to spend at any of the Cores. Only UC Davis labs can be eligible for these grants. The Genome Center seed grants are available year-round.

How do I subscribe to your newsletter or listserv?

If you are interested in receiving information about new services, workshops and other updates from the DNA Technologies and Expression Analysis cores, please subscribe to the dnatech news lists. Please always use the UC Davis email address, if applicable.   We will send news of exclusively local interest to the dnatech_local_news list only and not try to not bother other subscribers with these.   The UC Davis users will receive all news.

Who do I ask for administrative/billing questions?

Please contact the core manager, Lutz Froenicke (lfroenicke@ucdavis.edu)  for pricing questions, quotes, and simple billing questions. Please contact Jen Stevens from our Business Office Administration for questions about contracts, bank transfers, credit card payments, DaFIS accounts, UC system account strings, and other payment options. Jen Stevens Business Office Administration UC Davis Genome Center 451 Health Sciences Drive, 4303 GBSF One Shie