Our Mission
Empowering discovery through high-quality, cost-efficient research solutions for Johns Hopkins’ Investigators and the global scientific community.
IGC Highlights
Core Store
This non-profit resource offers substantial cost savings and expedited access to a broad selection of research products, with no shipping or handling fees. Complimentary Core Store delivery is available to all three Johns Hopkins campuses.
High Throughput Sequencing
Our mission is to equip the research community with access to cutting-edge next-generation sequencing platforms alongside essential foundational sequencing technologies.
Johns Hopkins BioBank
This CAP-accredited facility is committed to supporting both short- and long-term cryostorage needs for basic science and clinical research, ensuring secure, reliable storage aligned with the highest standards in biospecimen management.
Processing Services
Backed by over 35 years of experience, our facilities provide advanced service support for the processing of biomaterials, cells, nucleic acids, and their derivatives—serving the complex needs of both basic science and clinical research.
Computational Genomics & Bioinformatics
Advancing biomedical discovery through expert computational analysis of genomics, transcriptomics, and epigenomics data. We deliver robust, reproducible, and scalable analytical workflows that transform complex biological data into actionable insights and support scientific discovery.
Single Cell Genomics
The IGC offers end-to-end, full service single cell capture, library preparation and high throughput sequencing utilizing technologies offered by 10x Genomics, BD Rhapsody, Illumina, Mission Bio, and Parse Biosciences.
Spatial Transcriptomics
Our facility offers a comprehensive suite of spatial transcriptomics platforms, including Xenium, Visium, Seeker, and Trekker.
Research Services
Ordering Hacks
Johns Hopkins Service Customers
- iLab Based Requests
- GeneSifter Requests
- Direct Billing Through SAP
External Service Customers
- Service Offerings are Available to Customers Outside the Johns Hopkins Community
- Invoicing, Direct Pay & PO Options Available
Customer Reviews
“For the past two decades, the GRCF has provided state-of-the-art technical expertise and cost-efficient support for our laboratory’s collaborations with scientists working at Johns Hopkins and throughout the world.”
Bert Vogelstein, M.D. Director, Ludwig Center at Johns Hopkins | Howard Hughes Medical Institute
“We have been very pleased with the affordable, high-quality deep RNA sequencing data we have received from the GRCF for multiple research projects over the last year. I now consider it an essential feature of our projects.”
Gregg Semenza, M.D., Ph.D. C. Michael Armstrong Professor of Genetic Medicine | Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
“The GRCF is a vital component of our research community and enterprise. This has been evident for many years and was amplified during the pandemic despite the extremely challenging circumstances. We are deeply appreciative of the dedication and commitment of the GRCF team to our Hopkins community.”
Landon King, M.D. Executive Vice Dean | The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
