CHOP Microbiome Center

Overview of Services

Looking for help with sequencing and analytics to advance your project? The CHOP Microbiome Center is the sequencing and analytical resource of the PennCHOP Microbiome Program, providing end-to-end solutions for microbiome research.

Our sequencing lab offers expertise in next-generation DNA sequencing for microbiome studies, working with customers to provide optimized workflows and customized protocols. Our analytical lab provides expertise in bioinformatics and statistical analysis of microbiome data. We develop an analytical plan specific to your project and can integrate microbiome data with other data sources, such as metabolomics or dietary intake information.

CHOP Microbiome Center services are available to researchers at CHOP, University of Pennsylvania, other academic institutions, and industry.

Leadership

Robert Baldassano, MD | Co-Director

Frederic Bushman, PhD | Co-Director

Kristen Pidgeon | Administrative Director

Ahmed Moustafa, PhD | Sequencing Lab Director

Kyle Bittinger, PhD | Bioinformatics Lab Director

Location and hours of operation

Hours
Location

Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM

Morgan Center for Research and Innovation
2716 South Street 
3rd floor, Room 3410
Philadelphia, PA 19146

Links and Resources

  1. Microbiome Core Website
  2. Project Inquiry Form
  3. Sample Submission Form - available upon request

Contacts

Name Role Phone Email Location
Ahmed Moustafa
Sequencing Core Director
 
2155909987
 
moustafaam@chop.edu
 
Morgan Center
 
Kristen Pidgeon
Administrative Director
 

 
pidgeonk@chop.edu
 
Morgan Center
 

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