{"id":65225,"date":"2026-07-01T10:46:52","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T13:46:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnpem.br\/?p=65225"},"modified":"2026-07-01T10:53:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T13:53:09","slug":"cnpems-multi-omics-facility-opens-call-for-research-proposals-until-september-30","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cnpem.br\/en\/cnpems-multi-omics-facility-opens-call-for-research-proposals-until-september-30\/","title":{"rendered":"CNPEM’s Multi-omics Facility opens call for research proposals until September 30"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Infrastructure at the Brazilian Biorenewables National Laboratory (LNBR) offers free access for academic researchers to conduct metagenomics, metatranscriptomics and metabolomics studies<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM) will accept research proposals from external academic users interested in accessing its Multi-omics Facility between July 1 and September 30, 2026. The facility is operated by the Brazilian Biorenewables National Laboratory (LNBR).<\/p>\n

The facility provides access to state-of-the-art instrumentation and specialized technical support for projects requiring metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, and metabolomics analyses, enabling studies on the composition, activity, and functioning of complex biological systems. Approved projects will be carried out between January and June 2027.<\/p>\n

Access is free of charge for researchers affiliated with academic institutions, subject to approval of the submitted proposal. The selection process considers scientific merit, technical feasibility, and compliance with safety requirements.<\/p>\n

Schedule<\/h3>\n

Proposal submission:<\/strong> July 1 to September 30, 2026<\/p>\n

Project execution:<\/strong> January 4 to June 30, 2027<\/p>\n

Proposal submission and selection<\/h3>\n

Proposals must be submitted exclusively through the SAU Online system<\/a>. In addition to scientific merit, technical feasibility, and safety criteria, approved proposals may be eligible for financial support, in accordance with the regulations for external users.<\/p>\n

The Multi-omics Facility<\/h3>\n

The Multi-omics Facility comprises the SEQ \u2013 High-throughput Nucleic Acid Sequencing and MET \u2013 Metabolomics laboratory units.<\/p>\n

The SEQ unit provides access to state-of-the-art instruments for high-throughput nucleic acid (DNA\/RNA) sequencing, offering both short-read and long-read sequencing approaches.<\/p>\n

The MET unit is dedicated to metabolite analysis in complex biological samples using mass spectrometry coupled with liquid or gas chromatography. Metabolomics provides a comprehensive view of organismal metabolism through the comparative analysis of metabolic profiles across individuals and\/or populations under different genetic, environmental, or pathological conditions.<\/p>\n

Both laboratory units are staffed by highly qualified technical teams, providing comprehensive support from experimental design to final data analysis, ensuring scientific rigor and excellence in research outcomes.<\/p>\n

Instruments available under this call<\/h3>\n

SEQ Unit<\/h3>\n