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ALERT Upcoming Training Opportunities:
Do you need help finding specialized equipment or expert services for your research? Whether you are new to the Pitt research community or a regular shared facility user, join one of our upcoming webinars to learn more about the resources available across campus. These sessions will offer an overview of resources available, how to access equipment and services, iLab training, and an opportunity to ask questions.
Join one of the following two webinars:
No prior registration is required and anyone is welcome to join.
In addition, save the date for an in-person Shared Facility Showcase on the afternoon of Monday, October 19, 2026. More information about this event and how to register will be shared soon.
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The High Throughput Genomics Core (HTGC) is a CAP/CLIA-certified facility offering comprehensive, clinical-grade, next generation sequencing (NGS) and bioinformatics services. Located in the Riviera building on 2nd Avenue, the HTGC supports flexible workflows from nucleic acid extraction and library preparation to sequencing and custom data analysis. Services include DNA/RNA extraction, quality checks, RNA/DNA library prep, NGS, targeted proteomics, lipidomics, metabolomics, pharmacogenomics, and microarray analysis, with options for end-to-end or modular support. Advanced instrumentation includes Illumina NovaSeq X Plus and 6000 platforms, MiSeqDX, Hamilton, Eppendorf, and Tecan liquid handlers, automated extraction systems, and more. HTGC collaborates with UPMC as well as various internal and external academic and for-profit institutions. Learn more about the HTGC on our website.
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Days of the Week |
Hours open |
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Monday – Friday |
8:00 am – 4:00 pm |
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| Dara Kozak |
Director of Operations (Facility Director)
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412-623-7157
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dlk85@pitt.edu
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Hoechstetter Building, Shadyside
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| Fen Guo, PhD, FACMG, FCCMG |
Scientific Director & CLIA/CAP Lab Director
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412-641-4593
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guof3@upmc.edu
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Magee Womens Hospital
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| General Email/Phone |
412-623-7155
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htgc@pitt.edu
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Hoechstetter Building, Shadyside
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| Lindsey Kelly, PhD |
Lab Manager
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lmk209@pitt.edu
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Hoechstetter Building, Shadyside
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| Josh Lambert |
Project Manager
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jol486@pitt.edu
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Hoechstetter Building, Shadyside
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| Gopi Vyas, MS |
Bioinformatics Supervisor
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gov7@pitt.edu
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Remote
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| Henry Tung, PhD |
Bioinformatics Scientist
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het77@pitt.edu
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Remote
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| Sanket Unde, MBA, PMP, ITIL, Six Sigma Green Belt |
Senior Software Engineer
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ssu16@pitt.edu
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Remote
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| Yogita Mayekar, BS, MT, MLT (ASCP)CM |
Omics Laboratory Specialist-Lead
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yam99@pitt.edu
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Hoechstetter Building, Shadyside
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| Breanne Weaver |
Omics Laboratory Specialist-Lead
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BMWEAVER@pitt.edu
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Hoechstetter Building, Shadyside
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| Swati Banerjee |
Omics Laboratory Specialist-I
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SWB48@pitt.edu
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Hoechstetter Building, Shadyside
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| Patrick Walsh |
Omics Laboratory Specialist-I
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PTWALSH1@pitt.edu
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Hoechstetter Building, Shadyside
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| Deeksha Remella Vankata |
Omics Laboratory Specialist-I
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deekshar@pitt.edu
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Hoechstetter Building, Shadyside
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| Supraja Thirumalai Ananthan Pillai |
Omics Laboratory Specialist-I
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SUPRAJA@pitt.edu
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Hoechstetter Building, Shadyside
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| Kyle Chenevert |
Mass Spectrometry Laboratory Specialist-Lead
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KCHNVRT@pitt.edu
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Hoechstetter Building, Shadyside
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| Shubham Wakode |
Mass Spectrometry Laboratory Specialist-I
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SHW378@pitt.edu
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Hoechstetter Building, Shadyside
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