About us

The MicroArray Department was founded in 1999. The laboratory was officially opened at April 5, 2001. The tasks of the core facility encompass the production and use of (custom-made) microarrays, as well as analysis of the results. In 2003 the Integrative Bioinformatics Unit emerged (IBU) from the MAD to perform the bioinformatics research.

Nowadays, the MAD consists of a "Wet-Lab" for microarray technology service and support, and a "Dry-Lab" for bioinformatics service and support. Bioinformatics research remains the task of IBU.

Over the years, both the MAD and IBU have expanded and work at the frontier of microarray technology and data analysis. The combined service of the microarray facility with bioinformatics support proofed to be a successful concept. The close collaboration of IBU, the Dry- plus Wet-lab of the MAD and biologists creates a stimulating environment that is beneficial for all clients and partners today and in the future.