Director's Message

Welcome to NUSeq, Northwestern University’s core facility dedicated to state-of-the-art genomics and sequencing technologies. At NUSeq, we provide comprehensive services including genome, exome, and transcriptome sequencing (with single-cell and spatial capabilities), data analysis, and a wide range of genomics technologies with integrated bioinformatics support. Our mission is to empower scientists at Northwestern and affiliates with the tools needed to advance their research.

Northwestern has a long-standing tradition of building robust genomics infrastructure through the Center for Genetic Medicine (CGM). In 2015, CGM created NUSeq by merging two closely related genomics and bioinformatics cores. This strategic integration enabled us to deliver the latest sequencing platforms alongside comprehensive bioinformatics support. Over the past decade, NUSeq has grown steadily, thanks to a dedicated team and strong institutional support. Today, we are proud to serve a large and diverse user base and to have played a role in driving groundbreaking scientific discoveries across the Northwestern community. 

One of NUSeq’s defining strengths is our ability to rapidly adopt and implement emerging technologies. For example, we introduced single-cell sequencing in 2017, soon after its emergence as a transformative tool. More recently, in early 2022, NUSeq—working in collaboration with Northwestern's Center for Advanced Microscopy, Pathology Core Facility and Mouse Histology and Phenotyping Laboratory—began offering spatial transcriptomics on multiple platforms. As the field of genomics continues to advance, NUSeq remains committed to expanding our services and capabilities to accelerate Northwestern biomedical research and ultimately improve health outcomes.

Exploring this website is a great first step toward learning about NUSeq and the resources we offer. I encourage you to connect with our team and visit our facility to discover how we can support your specific genomics research needs.