The MSL Sequencing Platform provides access to state-of-the-art, internationally competitive high-throughput sequencing technologies and expertise. Our mission is to enable cutting-edge discovery across biological systems at scale – from molecules and cells to organisms, populations, and ecosystems while training the next generation of genomics scientists in modern experimental and analytical approaches.
The facility is operated as a collaborative faculty-driven platform, bringing together investigators whose research programs depend on rapid, reliable, and cost-effective access to advanced sequencing capabilities. This collaborative model ensures that the platform continually evolves to incorporate the latest genomic technologies and experimental strategies. The platform is supported through competitive research infrastructure and program funding from organizations including the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, National Institutes of Health, Genome BC, and Terry Fox Research Institute.
We provide a comprehensive range of services to support genomics research, including experimental consultation, walk-up sequencing access, and both standard and custom (bespoke) library construction. Our workflows incorporate the latest library preparation strategies for bulk sequencing, single-cell genomics, and spatial genomics applications, enabling researchers to design experiments that capture biological complexity at unprecedented resolution.
At its core, the MSL Sequencing Platform exists to empower UBC researchers to innovate and make meaningful scientific and societal impact using the latest genomic technologies. By combining advanced instrumentation, expert staff, and collaborative scientific leadership, the platform serves as a hub for genomics-driven discovery at UBC and beyond.