The genomic and transcriptomic platforms provided by the Cancer Genomics Facility (CGF) enable a large number of diverse basic, translational, and clinical projects that fall predominantly into three research categories:
- Cancer center projects seeking to identify diagnostic biomarkers for cancer risk prediction, early detection, prognosis, and prediction of disease progression.
- Projects attempting to elaborate the underlying mechanisms of tumorigenesis in order to improve molecular classification, categorize the risk of metastasis and recurrence, and optimize therapeutic approaches.
- Studies to delineate previously unknown targets for prospective pharmacological reagents that may lead to novel therapeutic targeting strategies.
As a UPMC Hillman Cancer Center shared resource, the CGF provides a concierge service to meet the needs of the individual researcher. From tissue microdissection to the generation of sequence data.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email cgf@upmc.edu.
Location & Hours of Operation
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Shadyside, 5230 Centre Ave, Room WG 13, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
| Self-Use | TBD |
| Assisted-Use | M-F 8:30a-5:00p |
Directions to the Cancer Genomics Facility Sequencing Laboratory
The CGF sequencing laboratory is located in room WG13 of Shadyside Hospital, on the ground floor of the West Wing.
In Shadyside Hospital, follow the signs to the West Wing elevators and take the elevator or stairs to the ground floor. Go through the door marked Pathology on your left and follow the Exit sign down the hallway to your right until you reach the intersecting hallway. The Gross Room will be on your right, and there will be a sign that reads “G Floor/West Wing, Restrooms to the right, Histochemistry to the right.” Turn right down that hallway to the second door on your left marked WG13.
Citation Information
Research reported in this publication was supported by the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number P30CA047904 and the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Cancer Genomics Facility (RRID:SCR_025357).