Modernizing Genomics Research with Automated Liquid Handling: A Case Study from the University of Delaware
Meagan Callis, Sr. Product Marketing Manager, Hamilton Company
Bruce Kingham, Lab Operations Director, University of Delaware Sequencing and Genotyping Center
Erin Bernberg, Senior Scientist, University of Delaware Sequencing and Genotyping Center
How a genomics lab at the University of Delaware improved throughput and reproducibility with benchtop automation
For many genomics labs, introducing automation can raise questions around cost, workflow fit, lab space, and ease of use.
In this case study, researchers at the University of Delaware’s Sequencing and Genotyping Center share how implementing benchtop liquid handling automation helped reduce hands-on time, improve reproducibility, and increase throughput in genomics workflows.
The article explores how the lab integrated automation into existing workflows to support a growing workload without adding unnecessary complexity.
Outcomes from Introducing Benchtop Automation
- Reduced hands-on time
- Increased throughput
- Improved reproducibility
- More time for high-value work
“We can now do in 20 minutes what used to take hours.”
— Erin Bernberg, Senior Scientist, University of Delaware’s Sequencing and Genotyping Center
If your lab is facing similar challenges, read the case study to see how the Microlab Prep helped a small genomics team reduce hands-on time, improve reproducibility, and increase throughput.