The IDI Genomics and Microbiology Solutions Laboratory (IDI‑GEMS) is a university earnings (fee‑for‑service) operation that provides a comprehensive portfolio of genomics and microbiology services, along with curated biological research resources. IDI‑GEMS advances critical public health efforts and enables interdisciplinary research, innovation, and discovery by delivering high‑quality, scalable laboratory solutions to academic, public, and industry partners. Explore the full range of IDI‑GEMS offerings below.
Next-Generation Sequencing
IDI‑GEMS offers scalable, end‑to‑end next‑generation sequencing (NGS) services, including Illumina NextSeq 2000, 16S amplicon sequencing, and Oxford Nanopore long‑read sequencing. From extraction through data generation, our team delivers high‑quality sequencing data to support research across a wide range of applications and project sizes.
Advanced data analysis is essential to transforming complex biological data into actionable insight. The IDI‑GEMS bioinformatics team provides customized analytical support using modern bioinformatics tools and pipelines, including a dedicated microbiome analysis platform, to support genomics, microbiology, and translational research across diverse project types.
The Bacillus Genetic Stock Center (BGSC) is the world’s only academic Bacillus stock center, maintaining a curated collection of more than 10,000 genetically characterized microbial strains and plasmid resources. BGSC supports research and innovation by providing high‑quality biological materials to academic, government, and industry investigators.
Buckeye Tick Test provides reliable, comprehensive tick-borne pathogen testing with test results within 72 business hours. Large-volume testing for academic, government, and industry are also offered.