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Functional Genomics Services

From targeted experiments to large-scale screening programs, the LGR provides integrated functional genomics services tailored to each project's scientific objectives. Partners can engage with the LGR for a specific service or work with our multidisciplinary team across an integrated research program.

Our Services

CRISPR Libraries & Viral Production

Build the perturbation tools.

Custom CRISPR library design and construction, glycerol stocks, plasmid preparation, and lentiviral production supporting pooled and arrayed functional genomics applications.

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CRISPR Screening and Biological Discovery

Interrogate the biology at scale.

End-to-end functional genomics studies integrating experimental strategy, model development, genetic perturbation, advanced readouts, and computational analysis.

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Advancing functional genomics research
Learn more about who we are, what we do, and why we do it.

Innovation Spotlight Speakers & Topics

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Dr. Han Yang — UCSF

"Single-Cell Prime Editing Screen Maps the Transcriptional Effects of Disease-Associated Variants"

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Dr. James Nuñez — UCB

"CRISPR Epigenome Editing for Functional Genomics and Therapeutics"

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Dr. Anna Molofsky — UCSF

"Single-Cell Prime Editing Screen Maps the Transcriptional Effects of Disease-Associated Variants"

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Dr. Roberto Zoncu — UCB

"CRISPR Epigenome Editing for Functional Genomics and Therapeutics"

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Dr. Martin Kampmann — UCSF

"Single-Cell Prime Editing Screen Maps the Transcriptional Effects of Disease-Associated Variants"

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Dr. Viviana Salinas-Rios — UCB

"CRISPR Epigenome Editing for Functional Genomics and Therapeutics"

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Dr. Zev Gartner — UCSF

"Single-Cell Prime Editing Screen Maps the Transcriptional Effects of Disease-Associated Variants"

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Dr. Michael McManus — UCSF

"CRISPR Epigenome Editing for Functional Genomics and Therapeutics"

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Dr. Alanna Schepartz — UCB

"Single-Cell Prime Editing Screen Maps the Transcriptional Effects of Disease-Associated Variants"

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Dr. Daniel Fletcher — UCB

"CRISPR Epigenome Editing for Functional Genomics and Therapeutics"

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Engage LGR at Any Stage

Meet Your Project Where It Is.

Every project starts from a different place. Whether you need support for a defined stage of your research or expertise across an integrated functional genomics program, LGR can work with you to define the right approach and bring together the technologies, infrastructure, and scientific expertise needed to advance your goals.
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Capabilities

Automation Suite for CRISPR Library Generation and Screening

Manually executing large-scale CRISPR screens is a labor-intensive process prone to human error. At the LGR, we've automated this process by leveraging advanced platforms to generate custom-made libraries at scale with reproducible standards. These libraries, combined with disease-relevant cell models in imaging-based CRISPR screens, yield data-rich phenotypic information that we pair with AI/ML-driven analysis. By providing these cutting-edge resources, we empower researchers to advance scientific discovery and improve drug development in ways that go beyond the capabilities of individual labs.
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Custom library generation
Leveraging our collective expertise in automation, the LGR has developed a platform that streamlines the creation of custom arrayed and pooled genome-wide CRISPR guide libraries in both plasmid and lentiviral forms.
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High throughput automation
We’ve automated processes starting with arrayed library cloning, followed by the generation of functionally titered arrayed lentivirus libraries, and culminating in high-content screening platforms that deliver high-dimensional phenotypic data.
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Customized Screens with Sophisticated Readouts

Successful functional genomics experiments depend on selecting the right system for the biology. At LGR, we design and implement custom, CRISPR-based screening platforms by optimizing cell models, libraries, and assays. These platforms enable translation of complex genetic datasets into actionable therapeutic insights.
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Biologically-relevant cell-based models
We develop disease-specific cell models using iPSC-derived systems to capture the underlying biology and mechanisms of action.
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High-content imaging screens
We combine microscopy-based screening with advanced computational analysis to quantify morphological and intracellular changes, enabling deeper insight into disease biology.
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Single-cell genetic perturbation capabilities
We integrate single-cell transcriptomic readouts with CRISPR perturbations to generate high-resolution functional maps of gene activity and cellular response.

Standardizing the CRISPR toolset

Manually executing large-scale CRISPR screens is a laborious, time-intensive process subject to human error. The LGR is investing in automation platforms that generate custom-made libraries at scale with reproducible standards. These libraries, when combined with disease-relevant cell models in imaging-based CRISPR screens, will yield data-rich phenotypic information that can be paired with AI/ML-based analysis. Such resources will provide opportunities to advance research and improve drug discovery in ways that would be challenging in individual labs.
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Standardization of existing protocols
The LGR is establishing broadly applicable quality control metrics to develop the best in-field practices that can be shared and disseminated.
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Improving guide libraries
Guide libraries are a critical component of CRISPR screens. By increasing the quality of libraries, we are able to decrease experiment cost and improve screen sensitivity.
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What’s Next Starts With the Right Question.

Tell us what you are working on. We can help identify the expertise, technologies, and approach that best fit your research.