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BIOTECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

GENOMICS
DNA Sequencing
Genotyping / GeneScan
Real-Time PCR
Oligo Synthesis
GeneChip Probe Array
Custom Spotted Array

PROTEOMICS
Protein Sequencing
Mass Spectrometry

BIOINFORMATICS
GCG / SeqWeb
Molecular Modeling
Internet Resources

The Biotechnology Program is an initiative of the Pacific Biomedical Research Center (PBRC). Established in 1988 as joint activity of PBRC and the Hawaii Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, the Biotechnology Program has undertaken several large federally funded interdisciplinary projects in biotechnology and molecular biology. It has also established a research support core facility, the Biotechnology/Molecular Biology Instrumentation and Training Facility or Biotech Core. The Core has been recently renamed as Greenwood Molecular Biology Facility (GMBF) in commemoration of Professor Frederick C. Greenwood, its founder. GMBF provides services, products, consultation and technical support in the area of biochemistry and molecular biology to the research community in Hawaii. Since 1994, PBRC has been solely responsible for the Biotechnology Program.

The overall goals of GMBF are to meet the present and future needs of University researchers, and to add significantly to the overall development of research infrastructure within the University. Hence, GMBF serves as a vital resource for new and emerging technologies that can enhance the University's ability to reach its research and educational goals, especially in the field of genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics. The University is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Category 1 research university because it enhances the competitive position of the research faculty by providing supporting services and essential infrastructure.

Currently two faculty members, Gabor Mocz, Professor (Specialist) and Piera Sun, Associate Professor (Researcher) are connected with the program. Their individual research interests include Macromolecular Basis of Cell Motility, and Molecular Neuroendocrinology of Crustaceans, as well as related areas of research. More information on the research activities of these faculty, and their laboratory personnel may be found on the pages of individual faculty members.

GREENWOOD MOLECULAR BIOLOGY FACILITY
Gilmore Hall 411  Open: 9 AM - 7 PM HST
Phone 1-808-956-6718 | Fax 1-808-956-9589 | E-mail biotech@hawaii.edu