Editing BioMicroCenter:News2012 (section)

== OCTOBER 9, 2012 ==
A quick, almost all Illumina, update:<BR><BR>

First, the Illumina loaner [[BioMicroCenter:Sequencing#HiSeq_2000|HiSeq]] is now up and running and we are running at full speed. Our last full flowcell in the queue is loading this week so we should finally be back to normal (hopefully).  We cannot prevent instrument failure but at least any issues should have less of a negative impact for the 6 weeks or so while the loaner is here (in other words, if you have time sensitive samples, now is the time to get them in).<BR><BR>

Second, our [[BioMicroCenter:Sequencing#MiSeq|MiSeq]] is scheduled for its upgrade in the next two weeks. This will make two changes. First, the number of reads per run will increase significantly – from ~5m to ~15m. Secondly, the upgrade will add a third tier of read lengths – 500nt. The 500nt run will cost a few hundred more than the 300nt run and will take a second day, but will give us read lengths longer than anything else in the BioMicro Center.<BR><BR>

Third, Illumina is having a user meeting on Thursday over at the [http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=L11 Hyatt]. The meeting is likely to be at least moderately technical but is free if you are interested in going.  Registration is at: http://eventregistration.illumina.com/d/scqsm0/4W<BR><BR>

  "The Boston User Group Meeting: Continuing advances in Illumina’s genomic analysis technologies are rapidly changing the way scientists 
  in a variety of disciplines  approach their research. Through a series of local user group meetings, Illumina is providing an opportunity 
  for our customers to showcase their research as well as a forum to discuss protocol optimization and bioinformatics solutions.  Additionally, 
  you will hear about the latest updates to our products and enhancements to the Illumina Next Generation Sequencing workflow, as well as have 
  the opportunity to interact with key vendors who provide products that support the NGS workflow.  Continental breakfast, breaks, and lunch 
  will be provided."

Finally, a couple quicker notes:

* We frequently update our [[BioMicroCenter:Forms|forms]] on the website (and not the file name). We typically do this after there has been some kind of communication based error. For submissions, please make sure you have the most recent one by downloading them regularly.
* We have a position open in the lab for a technical assistant. If you know anyone who you think would be a good fit for the BioMicro Center who is looking for a position, please ask them to [http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=631&ji=2645644&sn=I apply (mit-00009096)].
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