MISSION
- ADVISE researchers & DESIGN experimental protocols: in genetics and biomarkers
- MANAGE dataflow and financial aspects: get quotes and establish links between existing local services.
- PREPARE and ANALYSE collected samples at CB.
- INTERPRET and DISCUSS the obtained results with researchers together with multimodal integration of other measures (fMRI, EEG, NIRS, TMS).
MEET THE TEAM
Scientific supervision of the Biomarkers facility is performed by Prof. Sophie SCHWARTZ (UNIGE), and Prof. Friedhelm HUMMEL (EPFL).
Dr. Kinga Igloi is responsible for the facility. Blanca Marin Bosch is the technician.
Kinga Igloi
Biomarkers Facility Manager
Blanca Marin Bosch
Biomarkers Technician
SERVICES
GENOTYPING
from saliva or blood samples
Examples:
- APOE3/4 (memory, Alzheimer’s) – BDNF val/met (synaptic plasticity)
- 5-HTT serotonin transporter promoter (anxiety disorders)
- COMT val/met (Parkinson’s, ADHD, schizophrenia…)
- PER3 (circadian rhythms)
- DRD2 dopamine D2 receptor (addiction disorders)
- Polygenic risk scores
BIOMARKERS
from saliva or blood samples
Examples:
- BDNF (memory)
- Melatonin (sleep and circadian rhythms)
- Oxytocin (maternal behavior and stress)
- Cortisol (stress, emotions)
- IGF1 (metabolic disorders)
WORKFLOW
SAMPLE COLLECTION
Blood samples can be taken by our medical assistants on site at the informary
PREPARATION AND ANALYSIS
Samples can be prepared (aliquoted) and analysed in a P2 biosafety laboratory – ground floor of H4
STORAGE
Freezers at -80C and -20C are available for storage of the samples in the basement
EQUIPMENT
Here is an overview of the equipment available for experiments
CONTACT
Please contact us for specific inquiries, project applications or additional information on the facility.