Bioinformatics

ICBR-Bioinformatics@ad.ufl.edu   ///  (352) 273-8049   ///    RRID: SCR_019120
Bioinformatics Consulting, Data Analytics, Single-Cell Analysis, Metagenomics & More

CORE OVERVIEW

The Bioinformatics core offers bioinformatics consulting and data analytics to help researchers analyze and understand the large data sets acquired from next generation sequencing and array-based technologies. We coordinate closely with other ICBR cores (Next-Gen Sequencing, Gene Expression, Cytometry, and Proteomics) on shared projects. 

We collaborate with researchers in designing experiments and analyzing complex datasets by applying various data-analytical and theoretical methods, mathematical modeling and computational techniques.  We develop and operate comprehensive pipelines enabling large-scale data processing, including NGS data analysis (e.g., RNA-Seq, DNA-Seq, methyl-Seq and ChIP-Seq) single-cell analysistranscriptome and genome annotation (project-based EST/genomic sequence assembly, annotation and gene prediction), variant detection, metagenomics (characterization of microbial communities) and microarray-based data analysis (statistical and functional data analysis from major microarray platforms).

Bioinformatics staff members have extensive experience in bioinformatics, genomics, transcriptomics and translational informatics in plant, animal and microbial systems. Our expertise includes big data analysis, statistical analysis, software development and high-performance computing. We strive to be scientific collaborators – rather than just service providers – using our expertise and skills to ensure the success of your projects.

Our services are offered at a standard hourly rate, and can be accessed on a fee-for-service basis or as long-term collaborations.

CORE NEWS

Fueling Discoveries Together: Acknowledge UF ICBR in Your Publications Fueling Discoveries Together: Acknowledge UF ICBR in Your Publications
Fueling Discoveries Together: Acknowledge UF ICBR in Your Publications
Fueling Discoveries Together: Acknowledge UF ICBR in Your Publications In our pursuit of advancing scientific discovery, the UF Interdisciplinary Center for Biotechnology Research (UF ICBR) is committed to facilitating seamless acknowledgments for your invaluable contributions. We introduce Research Resource Identifiers (RRIDs), ensuring a straightforward and precise referencing system for our resources. Simply copy and paste the relevant core RRID, conveniently located here. Proper acknowledgm...
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Shedding Light on Melanoma Cells’ Response to Chemotherapy Shedding Light on Melanoma Cells’ Response to Chemotherapy
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Shedding Light on Melanoma Cells’ Response to Chemotherapy In a study recently published in Nature Communications, scientists from the Moffitt Cancer Center, in collaboration with the UF Health Cancer Center (UFHCC) and the Interdisciplinary Center for Biotechnology Research (ICBR) at the University of Florida, have shed light on a pivotal mechanism regarding melanoma cells’ response to stress induced by chemotherapy agents. One of the study’s co-authors, Dr. Richard L. Bennett, high...
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Nadia Brown Joins UF ICBR as Assistant Director of Operations Nadia Brown Joins UF ICBR as Assistant Director of Operations
Nadia Brown Joins UF ICBR as Assistant Director of Operations
Nadia Brown Joins UF ICBR as Assistant Director of Operations The University of Florida Interdisciplinary Center for Biotechnology Research (ICBR) welcomes Nadia Brown as the Assistant Director of Operations. Nadia brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the position with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, majoring in accounting and finance from Kansas State University, and a Master of Science in Family, Youth, and Community Sciences with a financial planning concentration ...
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Nadia Brown Joins UF ICBR as Assistant Director of Operations
ICBR Electron Microscopy Core Acquires Talos L120C ICBR Electron Microscopy Core Acquires Talos L120C
ICBR Electron Microscopy Core Acquires Talos L120C
ICBR Electron Microscopy Core Acquires Talos L120C The University of Florida Interdisciplinary Center for Biotechnology Research is excited to announce the latest addition to its Electron Microscopy core: the Thermo Scientific Talos L120C G2, a 120 kV Transmission Electron Microscope. This state-of-the-art instrument brings a new level of flexibility and imaging capabilities for researchers. One of the key advantages of the Talos is its user-friendly interface, which allows our staff to easily...
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ICBR Electron Microscopy Core Acquires Talos L120C
Feeding the Community: UF ICBR’s 6th Annual Backpack Food Drive Competition Feeding the Community: UF ICBR’s 6th Annual Backpack Food Drive Competition
Feeding the Community: UF ICBR's 6th Annual Backpack Food Drive Competition
Feeding the Community: UF ICBR’s 6th Annual Backpack Food Drive Competition The 6th Annual Backpack Food Drive Competition was recently held by UF ICBR, with tremendous success. During this competition, all of our cores came together to make a significant impact by donating a total of 9,540 servings of food. “Food insecurity is always a concern and especially in recent years as food prices have increased,” shared Erica Boyd, Human Resources Generalist III at ICBR, who organized...
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Feeding the Community: UF ICBR’s 6th Annual Backpack Food Drive Competition
Signaling Molecules Help Plants Fight Microbes – ICBR Scientists Contribute to Groundbreaking Research Signaling Molecules Help Plants Fight Microbes – ICBR Scientists Contribute to Groundbreaking Research
Signaling Molecules Help Plants Fight Microbes - ICBR Scientists Contribute to Groundbreaking Research
Signaling Molecules Help Plants Fight Microbes – ICBR Scientists Contribute to Groundbreaking Research Scientists from the University of Florida Interdisciplinary Center for Biotechnology Research (ICBR) have made a significant contribution to a study published in the journal Nature Communications that advances our understanding of plant immune response. The research study was led by Dr. Zhonglin Mou in the UF Molecular and Cell Sciences Department and Dr. Shweta Chhajed in the UF Departme...
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Signaling Molecules Help Plants Fight Microbes – ICBR Scientists Contribute to Groundbreaking Research
High School Students Dive into Biotechnology at the UF Interdisciplinary Center for Biotechnology Research High School Students Dive into Biotechnology at the UF Interdisciplinary Center for Biotechnology Research
High School Students Dive into Biotechnology at the UF Interdisciplinary Center for Biotechnology Research
High School Students Dive into Biotech at the UF Interdisciplinary Center for Biotechnology Research Last week, high school students from Mount Dora Christian Academy visited the Interdisciplinary Center for Biotechnology Research (ICBR). During their visit, they explored the expansive world of biotechnology and they learned about the ICBR’s pivotal role in advancing discoveries in the life sciences at UF. “Hosting visits of young aspiring scientists like this allows students with an interes...
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High School Students Dive into Biotechnology at the UF Interdisciplinary Center for Biotechnology Research
Dr. Alberto Riva at ISMB/ECCB2023: Advancing Bioinformatics Cores and Inspiring Collaboration Dr. Alberto Riva at ISMB/ECCB2023: Advancing Bioinformatics Cores and Inspiring Collaboration
Dr. Alberto Riva at ISMB/ECCB2023: Advancing Bioinformatics Cores and Inspiring Collaboration
Audience at the BioInfo Core Session at ISMB 2023 Dr. Alberto Riva at ISMB/ECCB2023: Advancing Bioinformatics Cores and Inspiring Collaboration Dr. Alberto Riva, the Scientific Director for the ICBR Bioinformatics core, recently attended the highly acclaimed Intelligent Systems for Molecular Biology (ISMB) conference, renowned as the largest and most prestigious gathering in the field of computational biology and bioinformatics.  This year’s conference, held in Lyon, France in partnership w...
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Dr. Alberto Riva at ISMB/ECCB2023: Advancing Bioinformatics Cores and Inspiring Collaboration