Sequencing Services

Professional genomic sequencing solutions for cutting-edge research. From consultation to data delivery, we support your scientific discoveries with DFG funding support.
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The German Research Foundation (DFG) now offers a funding scheme for the high-cost sequencing projects

from 100.000 € up to 1 Mio. €

through its standard research programs. Scientists planning such projects must collaborate with a DFG-compliant genomic facility that can support the proposal both scientifically and administratively.

The West German Genome Center (WGGC) is ready to serve as your qualified genomic facility partner. We offer transparent cost structures, public user access policies, and deep expertise in all state-of-the-art sequencing technologies. On this page, you’ll find step-by-step guidance to ensure a successful DFG co-application under the current framework. Contact us at kontakt@wggc.de – we’re interested in supporting you with your research!

Reference Documents | All available from DFG website
Document
Purpose
Merkblatt 54.01
General project proposal guidelines
https://www.dfg.de/de/formulare-54-01-246830
Merkblatt 54.020
Sequencing cost calculation & budget details
https://www.dfg.de/de/formulare-54-020-330114
Merkblatt 55.04
Facility requirements for equipment usage, policies
https://www.dfg.de/de/formulare-55-04-246878
  • The scientific project lead (you).
  • The academic head of the sequencing facility as infrastructural co-applicant. Contact us at kontakt@wggc.de to find an appropriate genomic facility center according to your request.
  • Project costs other than sequencing are attributed to the scientific lead.
  • Sequencing costs only are requested by the facility head as a separate budget line.

 – Any German academic sequencing center that:

  • Meets the requirements in Merkblatt 55.04 – e.g., has a user policy.
  • Uses DFG cost guidelines – see Merkblatt 54.020 for cost calculation.
Genomics Facility IZKF

Aachen

The Genomics Facility of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Clinical Research (IZKF) in Aachen supports sequencing projects for the WGGC, offering both long- and short-read sequencing solutions. They utilize Illumina platforms and Oxford Nanopore technologies while aiming to increase the single-cell sequencing portfolio. With extensive expertise in bioinformatics, they provide comprehensive support for data analysis and interpretation.

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Genomics & Transcriptomics Laboratory (GTL)

Düsseldorf

The Genomics & Transcriptomics Laboratory (GTL) is the WGGC’s dedicated site for long-read sequencing and high-throughput projects. It offers DNA/RNA QC, Sanger and fragment analysis, as well as NGS via PacBio and Oxford Nanopore platforms. The GTL also supports single-cell and spatial transcriptomics (10X Genomics, BD, Parse) and provides expert assistance with both primary and secondary data analysis.
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Cologne Center for Genomics (CCG)

Köln

The Cologne Center for Genomics (CCG) is the largest WGGC site and offers a broad range of NGS services, including short- and long-read sequencing, methyl-seq, exome, and single-cell protocols. CCG supports customized workflows and leverages the HPC cluster RAMSES via the University of Cologne’s IT Center. This ensures efficient and secure data analysis tailored to the demands of high-throughput life science research.
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NGS Core Facility

Bonn

The Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Core Facility at the Institute of Human Genetics at the Medical Faculty of the University Bonn, is a leading platform for state-of-the-art OMICS analyses. The core facility offers a comprehensive range of advanced sequencing technologies including short- and long-read platforms and analytical solutions for genomic, transcriptomic, epigenetic and proteomic research. The NGS Core facility provides researchers with expert support for NGS projects from project planning through the generation of high-quality data and bioinformatic support for downstream data analysis and interpretation.
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PRECISE

The “Platform foR SinglE Cell GenomIcS and Epigenomics” PRECISE is a joint venture between the University of Bonn and the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) in Bonn. PRECISE is dedicated to advancing single-cell multi-omics research through cutting-edge tools and technologies. Our mission is to develop, integrate, and rigorously test innovative methods that are faster, more affordable and highly sensitive.

This commitment allows us to provide, next to highly standardized workflows for bulk RNA-Seq, advanced solutions for single-cell RNA sequencing, including the groundbreaking Flash-Seq approach, high-throughput systems such as BD Rhapsody and 10X Genomics or single cell long reads RNA-Seq. Over the last year, PRECISE has also established a new area of competence in the field of spatial transcriptomics implementing state-of-the-art solutions like Slide-Seq or the Xenium In Situ platform from 10X.

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