Core Summary

 

The Mission Driven Service Core (MDSC) in the Center for Genomic Medicine provides specialized custom services and resources to enable genetic projects investigating human disease. The MDSC comprises three interactive sets of activities to facilitate molecular genetic analysis, human cell line culture, and human subject interactions, and delivers high-quality support, expert consultation, and access to essential tools and technologies that facilitate the application of genetics to human studies.

 

Contact Information

 

Primary Contacts:

 

Tammy Gillis -- Genetics

Email: tgillis@mgh.harvard.edu

Phone: (617) 726-9183

 

Jayla Ruliera – Tissue Culture

Email: jruliera@mgh.harvard.edu

Phone: (617) 724-2355

 

Alexandra Silva – Clinical Genetic Research Facility (CGRF)

Email: amsilva1@mgb.org

Phone: (603) 818-9074

 

James Gusella – Director

Email: jgusella@mgh.harvard.edu

Phone: (617) 726-5724

 

Marcy MacDonald – Co-Director

Email: mmacdonald@mgh.harvard.edu

Phone: (617) 726-5089

 

Location and Hours of Operation

 

Physical Location: Richard B. Simches Research Center, 185 Cambridge St., Boston MA 02114

Rooms: 5.312 (Genetics), 5.304 (Tissue Culture), Suite 2000 (CGRF)

Hours of Operation:  Monday–Friday: 9am-5pm

Weekend / After-hours access: 2nd floor CGRF open 24/7

 

 

Getting Started (Requesting Services)

 

To request services through the MDSC, users should reach out to the appropriate Core contact to discuss the project, determine the services required, estimate the costs involved and provide billing information.

 

External Website

Please visit the Core’s external website: [https://cgm.massgeneral.org/]