The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (Dept of Neurogenetics)

GENERAL INFORMATION

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Name of infrastructure: The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (Dept of Neurogenetics)

Hosting Entity

Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics

Scientific Domain: Translational Research Centres

Description and purpose of the Research Infrastructure

Mission: The Mission of CING is to pursue excellence in medical and clinical laboratory services, in advanced research and in education in the areas of Neurology, Genetics, Biomedical, Medical and related Sciences, for the benefit of patients and society. Objective: Our ultimate scope is to improve and upgrade the quality of life of all Cypriot citizens, irrespective of religion or national origin, and strengthen CING’s international role in the areas of its specialty.

Research Infrastructure Policy

Please click the link below to read the Open Access Policy for the Research Infrastructure:

CING Open Access Policy

USEFUL FIGURES

6

Personnel

33%

Male

67%

Female

110

Publications

ACCESS TO INFRASTRUCTURE

Academia
Industry
Public

CONTACT INFO

Postal Code: 2371

City: Nicosia

Website: https://www.cing.ac.cy/

Contact Person of RI: Pascalis Nicolaou | 22392609

INFORMATION OF INSTRUMENTATION OPERATING IN THE INFRASTRUCTURE

PCR thermocycler

Name: PCR thermocycler
Description: Thermocyclers are used to carry out the polymerase chain reaction (PCR). PCR devices are able to run independently and automatically and includes a variety of PCR thermal cyclers for a wide range of requirements and applications.
Units: 2
Hosting Laboratory / Department: Neurogenetics Department

Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:

PCR amplification of DNA and RNA

Year: 2022

Available for access
by external users

Freezer (-80 degrees)

Name: Freezer (-80 degrees)
Description: Freezer (-80 degrees) provides maximum sample storage capacity in optimal contitions for long-term preservation solution.
Units: 1
Hosting Laboratory / Department: Neurogenetics Department

Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:

Long-term samples storage

Year: 2013

Available for access
by external users

Genetic Analyzers (3130xl & 3500xl, Applied Biosystems)

Name: Genetic Analyzers (3130xl & 3500xl, Applied Biosystems)
Description: Genetic Analyzer is an automated sequencing platform that can be used for a wide variety of applications, including de novo sequencing, fragment analysis, microsatellite analysis, MLPA ect.
Units: 2
Hosting Laboratory / Department: Neurogenetics Department

Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:

Sequencing and fragment analysis

Year: 2020

Available for access
by external users