{"id":681,"date":"2026-01-08T09:42:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T14:42:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/?page_id=681"},"modified":"2026-01-23T09:10:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T14:10:29","slug":"aggl","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/aggl\/","title":{"rendered":"Applied Genetics and Genomics Lab"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id681_d6533e-6d{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id681_d6533e-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id681_d6533e-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id681_d6533e-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:60px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1268px;padding-top:35px;padding-bottom:45px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id681_d6533e-6d{background-image:linear-gradient(60deg,rgb(8,46,88) 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img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_cd3ebd-d2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_cd3ebd-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_cd3ebd-d2\"]{text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_cd3ebd-d2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_cd3ebd-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_cd3ebd-d2\"]{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xxl, 4rem);text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading681_cd3ebd-d2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-white-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_cd3ebd-d2\">Applied Genetics and Genomics Lab<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id681_c921fc-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id681_c921fc-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > 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70.7-57.2 128-128 128z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Increase researcher access to molecular biology tools and techniques<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column681_7056d7-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column681_7056d7-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column681_7056d7-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column681_7056d7-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column681_7056d7-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column681_7056d7-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column681_7056d7-61{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column681_7056d7-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 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href=\"#meet-the-team\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Meet the Team<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id681_3bf78c-e3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id681_3bf78c-e3 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id681_3bf78c-e3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1100px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:60px;padding-right:60px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:60px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id681_3bf78c-e3{background-color:#e5f0f9;}.kb-row-layout-id681_3bf78c-e3 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id681_3bf78c-e3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:50px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id681_3bf78c-e3 > 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_c0595a-74[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_c0595a-74\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_c0595a-74 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_c0595a-74[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_c0595a-74\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_c0595a-74, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_c0595a-74[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_c0595a-74\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_c0595a-74, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_c0595a-74[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_c0595a-74\"]{text-align:left!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading681_c0595a-74 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_c0595a-74\">The AGGL Facility<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_1114c7-f4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_1114c7-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_1114c7-f4\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_1114c7-f4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_1114c7-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_1114c7-f4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_1114c7-f4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_1114c7-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_1114c7-f4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_1114c7-f4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_1114c7-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_1114c7-f4\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_1114c7-f4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_1114c7-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_1114c7-f4\"]{text-align:left!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_1114c7-f4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_1114c7-f4\">The Applied Genetics and Genomics Lab (AGGL) is housed in the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/\">University of Maine Cooperative Extension Diagnostic and Research Lab<\/a> (DRL) located at 17 Godfrey Drive in Orono, Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_61b83c-bb .kt-block-spacer{height:45px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_61b83c-bb .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#8ed1fc;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_61b83c-bb .kt-block-spacer{height:30px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-681_61b83c-bb\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id681_13050d-f5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id681_13050d-f5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id681_13050d-f5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(70% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(30% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id681_13050d-f5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id681_13050d-f5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id681_13050d-f5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id681_13050d-f5 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(1 of *:not(style)){order:2;}.kb-row-layout-id681_13050d-f5 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(2 of *:not(style)){order:1;}.kb-row-layout-id681_13050d-f5 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(3 of *:not(style)){order:12;}.kb-row-layout-id681_13050d-f5 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(4 of *:not(style)){order:11;}.kb-row-layout-id681_13050d-f5 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(5 of *:not(style)){order:22;}.kb-row-layout-id681_13050d-f5 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(6 of *:not(style)){order:21;}.kb-row-layout-id681_13050d-f5 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(7 of *:not(style)){order:32;}.kb-row-layout-id681_13050d-f5 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(8 of *:not(style)){order:31;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id681_13050d-f5 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column681_db2e75-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column681_db2e75-6d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_db2e75-6d{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_db2e75-6d{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_db2e75-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column681_db2e75-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_db2e75-6d{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_db2e75-6d{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_db2e75-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column681_db2e75-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column681_db2e75-6d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_02b23a-c5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_02b23a-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_02b23a-c5\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_02b23a-c5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_02b23a-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_02b23a-c5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_02b23a-c5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_02b23a-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_02b23a-c5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_02b23a-c5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_02b23a-c5\">The configuration of the AGGL has separated most of the processes of a traditional molecular biology laboratory to reduce the possibility of sample contamination. DNA\/RNA extractions, PCR setup, and post-PCR sample manipulation occur in separate laboratory rooms. Since the AGGL is primarily a diagnostic testing facility, our laboratory procedures have been designed specifically to ensure sample integrity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column681_f32484-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column681_f32484-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column681_f32484-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column681_f32484-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column681_f32484-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column681_f32484-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_f32484-7b{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_f32484-7b{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > 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#003263;border-right:3px solid #003263;border-bottom:3px solid #003263;border-left:3px solid #003263;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-image681_28b9a2-03 img.kb-img, .kb-image681_28b9a2-03 .kb-img img{border-top:3px solid #003263;border-right:3px solid #003263;border-bottom:3px solid #003263;border-left:3px solid #003263;}}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image681_28b9a2-03 size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/Clean_Rooms-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Two laboratory doors with glass panels and lab coats hanging between them and a red biohazard box on the floor\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/Clean_Rooms-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/Clean_Rooms-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/Clean_Rooms-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/Clean_Rooms-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/Clean_Rooms-105x70.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/Clean_Rooms-317x210.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/Clean_Rooms-423x280.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/Clean_Rooms-634x420.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/Clean_Rooms-846x560.jpg 846w, 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aligncenter kt-block-spacer-681_f41055-6f\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id681_b168b1-f5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id681_b168b1-f5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id681_b168b1-f5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id681_b168b1-f5 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id681_b168b1-f5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id681_b168b1-f5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id681_b168b1-f5 > .kt-row-column-wrap > 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class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column681_ad89a5-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column681_ad89a5-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column681_ad89a5-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column681_ad89a5-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column681_ad89a5-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column681_ad89a5-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_ad89a5-7c{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_ad89a5-7c{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > 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.kadence-column681_ad89a5-7c{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_ad89a5-7c{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_ad89a5-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column681_ad89a5-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column681_ad89a5-7c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_d2f8de-c7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_d2f8de-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_d2f8de-c7\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_d2f8de-c7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_d2f8de-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_d2f8de-c7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_d2f8de-c7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_d2f8de-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_d2f8de-c7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_d2f8de-c7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_d2f8de-c7\">With the recent addition of multiple robotics platforms, the AGGL is equipped to handle high-throughput sample processing needs. For DNA \/ RNA extraction, the AGGL is equipped with a Roche MagNAPure 96 Automated Nucleic Acid Extractor. PCR and liquid handling are completed on an Eppendorf EpMotion 5075.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column681_9bc710-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column681_9bc710-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column681_9bc710-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column681_9bc710-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column681_9bc710-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column681_9bc710-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_9bc710-ea{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_9bc710-ea{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_9bc710-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column681_9bc710-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column681_9bc710-ea{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_9bc710-ea{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_9bc710-ea{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_9bc710-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column681_9bc710-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_9bc710-ea{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_9bc710-ea{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_9bc710-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column681_9bc710-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column681_9bc710-ea\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image681_c3d7d3-97 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image681_c3d7d3-97 img.kb-img, .kb-image681_c3d7d3-97 .kb-img img{border-top:3px solid #003263;border-right:3px solid #003263;border-bottom:3px solid #003263;border-left:3px solid #003263;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-image681_c3d7d3-97 img.kb-img, .kb-image681_c3d7d3-97 .kb-img img{border-top:3px solid #003263;border-right:3px solid #003263;border-bottom:3px solid #003263;border-left:3px solid #003263;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-image681_c3d7d3-97 img.kb-img, .kb-image681_c3d7d3-97 .kb-img img{border-top:3px solid #003263;border-right:3px solid #003263;border-bottom:3px solid #003263;border-left:3px solid #003263;}}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image681_c3d7d3-97 size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"254\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/MagNAPure96-254x300.jpg\" alt=\"Roche MagNApure 96 nucleic acid extraction robot on top of a cabinet with doors\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/MagNAPure96-254x300.jpg 254w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/MagNAPure96-868x1024.jpg 868w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/MagNAPure96-768x906.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/MagNAPure96-1302x1536.jpg 1302w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/MagNAPure96-1736x2048.jpg 1736w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/MagNAPure96-105x124.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/MagNAPure96-317x374.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/MagNAPure96-423x499.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/MagNAPure96-634x748.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/MagNAPure96-846x998.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/MagNAPure96-951x1122.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/MagNAPure96-1268x1496.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/MagNAPure96.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,254px\" \/><figcaption>Roche MagNAPure 96 Automated Nucleic Acid Extractor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column681_187d77-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column681_187d77-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column681_187d77-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column681_187d77-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column681_187d77-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column681_187d77-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_187d77-99{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_187d77-99{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_187d77-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column681_187d77-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column681_187d77-99{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_187d77-99{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_187d77-99{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_187d77-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column681_187d77-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_187d77-99{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_187d77-99{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_187d77-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column681_187d77-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column681_187d77-99\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image681_702328-e3 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image681_702328-e3 img.kb-img, .kb-image681_702328-e3 .kb-img img{border-top:3px solid #003263;border-right:3px solid #003263;border-bottom:3px solid #003263;border-left:3px solid #003263;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-image681_702328-e3 img.kb-img, .kb-image681_702328-e3 .kb-img img{border-top:3px solid #003263;border-right:3px solid #003263;border-bottom:3px solid #003263;border-left:3px solid #003263;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-image681_702328-e3 img.kb-img, .kb-image681_702328-e3 .kb-img img{border-top:3px solid #003263;border-right:3px solid #003263;border-bottom:3px solid #003263;border-left:3px solid #003263;}}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image681_702328-e3 size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/EpMotion-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"EpMotion 5075 robot sitting on a lab bench with a computer screen in foreground\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/EpMotion-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/EpMotion-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/EpMotion-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/EpMotion-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/EpMotion-105x79.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/EpMotion-317x238.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/EpMotion-423x317.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/EpMotion-634x476.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/EpMotion-846x635.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/EpMotion-951x713.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/EpMotion-1268x951.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/EpMotion-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/EpMotion.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><figcaption>Eppendorf EpMotion 5075 automated liquid handler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_27c2ff-1e .kt-block-spacer{height:45px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_27c2ff-1e .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#8ed1fc;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_27c2ff-1e .kt-block-spacer{height:30px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-681_27c2ff-1e\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id681_37b5c3-7b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id681_37b5c3-7b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id681_37b5c3-7b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id681_37b5c3-7b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id681_37b5c3-7b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media 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.kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(8 of *:not(style)){order:31;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id681_37b5c3-7b alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column681_e8e8e6-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column681_e8e8e6-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column681_e8e8e6-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column681_e8e8e6-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column681_e8e8e6-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column681_e8e8e6-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_e8e8e6-e1{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_e8e8e6-e1{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_e8e8e6-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column681_e8e8e6-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column681_e8e8e6-e1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_e8e8e6-e1{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_e8e8e6-e1{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_e8e8e6-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column681_e8e8e6-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_e8e8e6-e1{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_e8e8e6-e1{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_e8e8e6-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column681_e8e8e6-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column681_e8e8e6-e1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_777a76-d1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_777a76-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_777a76-d1\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_777a76-d1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_777a76-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_777a76-d1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_777a76-d1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_777a76-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_777a76-d1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_777a76-d1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_777a76-d1\">The AGGL is also equipped for high-throughput qPCR \/ RT-qPCR projects with 8 Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 5 instruments. These instruments are able to detect fluorescence on up to six channels, allowing for substantial multiplexing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column681_be3568-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column681_be3568-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column681_be3568-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column681_be3568-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column681_be3568-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column681_be3568-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_be3568-cb{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_be3568-cb{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_be3568-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column681_be3568-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column681_be3568-cb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_be3568-cb{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_be3568-cb{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_be3568-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column681_be3568-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_be3568-cb{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_be3568-cb{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_be3568-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column681_be3568-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column681_be3568-cb\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image681_f460bb-50 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image681_f460bb-50 img.kb-img, .kb-image681_f460bb-50 .kb-img img{border-top:3px solid #003263;border-right:3px solid #003263;border-bottom:3px solid #003263;border-left:3px solid #003263;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-image681_f460bb-50 img.kb-img, .kb-image681_f460bb-50 .kb-img img{border-top:3px solid #003263;border-right:3px solid #003263;border-bottom:3px solid #003263;border-left:3px solid #003263;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-image681_f460bb-50 img.kb-img, .kb-image681_f460bb-50 .kb-img img{border-top:3px solid #003263;border-right:3px solid #003263;border-bottom:3px solid #003263;border-left:3px solid #003263;}}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image681_f460bb-50 size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/QuantStudio_5s-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Five QuantStudio 5 instruments sitting on a lab bench in a row\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/QuantStudio_5s-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/QuantStudio_5s-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/QuantStudio_5s-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/QuantStudio_5s-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/QuantStudio_5s-105x79.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/QuantStudio_5s-317x238.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/QuantStudio_5s-423x317.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/QuantStudio_5s-634x476.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/QuantStudio_5s-846x635.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/QuantStudio_5s-951x713.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/QuantStudio_5s-1268x951.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/QuantStudio_5s-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/QuantStudio_5s.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><figcaption>Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 5 Instruments<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_3210a4-31 .kt-block-spacer{height:45px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_3210a4-31 .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#8ed1fc;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_3210a4-31 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-681_3210a4-31\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id681_051bc2-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id681_051bc2-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id681_051bc2-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(70% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(30% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id681_051bc2-a4 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id681_051bc2-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id681_051bc2-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id681_051bc2-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(1 of *:not(style)){order:2;}.kb-row-layout-id681_051bc2-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(2 of *:not(style)){order:1;}.kb-row-layout-id681_051bc2-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(3 of *:not(style)){order:12;}.kb-row-layout-id681_051bc2-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(4 of *:not(style)){order:11;}.kb-row-layout-id681_051bc2-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(5 of *:not(style)){order:22;}.kb-row-layout-id681_051bc2-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(6 of *:not(style)){order:21;}.kb-row-layout-id681_051bc2-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(7 of *:not(style)){order:32;}.kb-row-layout-id681_051bc2-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(8 of *:not(style)){order:31;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id681_051bc2-a4 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column681_0c2cad-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column681_0c2cad-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column681_0c2cad-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column681_0c2cad-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column681_0c2cad-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column681_0c2cad-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_0c2cad-a0{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_0c2cad-a0{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_0c2cad-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column681_0c2cad-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column681_0c2cad-a0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_0c2cad-a0{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_0c2cad-a0{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_0c2cad-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column681_0c2cad-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_0c2cad-a0{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_0c2cad-a0{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_0c2cad-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column681_0c2cad-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column681_0c2cad-a0\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_9872a9-8d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_9872a9-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_9872a9-8d\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_9872a9-8d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_9872a9-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_9872a9-8d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_9872a9-8d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_9872a9-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_9872a9-8d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_9872a9-8d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_9872a9-8d\">The AGGL has been using Oxford Nanopore equipment for long-read next-generation sequencing since 2021. Over the years, we have developed sample processing and data analysis pipelines for most sample types. The AGGL is equipped with a GridION instrument which can run 5 MinION or Flongle flow cells simultaneously.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column681_9f2e64-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column681_9f2e64-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column681_9f2e64-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column681_9f2e64-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column681_9f2e64-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column681_9f2e64-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_9f2e64-04{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_9f2e64-04{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_9f2e64-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column681_9f2e64-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column681_9f2e64-04{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_9f2e64-04{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_9f2e64-04{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_9f2e64-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column681_9f2e64-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_9f2e64-04{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_9f2e64-04{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_9f2e64-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column681_9f2e64-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column681_9f2e64-04\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image681_a02f21-ed .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image681_a02f21-ed img.kb-img, .kb-image681_a02f21-ed .kb-img img{border-top:3px solid #003263;border-right:3px solid #003263;border-bottom:3px solid #003263;border-left:3px solid #003263;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-image681_a02f21-ed img.kb-img, .kb-image681_a02f21-ed .kb-img img{border-top:3px solid #003263;border-right:3px solid #003263;border-bottom:3px solid #003263;border-left:3px solid #003263;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-image681_a02f21-ed img.kb-img, .kb-image681_a02f21-ed .kb-img img{border-top:3px solid #003263;border-right:3px solid #003263;border-bottom:3px solid #003263;border-left:3px solid #003263;}}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image681_a02f21-ed size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"218\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/GridION-300x218.jpg\" alt=\"Oxford Nanopore GridION on a lab bench next to a computer monitor and keyboard\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/GridION-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/GridION-1024x744.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/GridION-768x558.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/GridION-1536x1116.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/GridION-105x76.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/GridION-317x230.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/GridION-423x307.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/GridION-634x461.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/GridION-846x615.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/GridION-951x691.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/GridION-1268x921.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/GridION.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><figcaption>Oxford Nanopore GridION<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_62ced3-da .kt-block-spacer{height:45px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_62ced3-da .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#8ed1fc;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_62ced3-da .kt-block-spacer{height:30px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-681_62ced3-da\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id681_0ba302-19 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id681_0ba302-19 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id681_0ba302-19 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(70% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(30% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id681_0ba302-19 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id681_0ba302-19 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id681_0ba302-19 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id681_0ba302-19 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(1 of *:not(style)){order:2;}.kb-row-layout-id681_0ba302-19 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(2 of *:not(style)){order:1;}.kb-row-layout-id681_0ba302-19 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(3 of *:not(style)){order:12;}.kb-row-layout-id681_0ba302-19 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(4 of *:not(style)){order:11;}.kb-row-layout-id681_0ba302-19 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(5 of *:not(style)){order:22;}.kb-row-layout-id681_0ba302-19 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(6 of *:not(style)){order:21;}.kb-row-layout-id681_0ba302-19 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(7 of *:not(style)){order:32;}.kb-row-layout-id681_0ba302-19 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(8 of *:not(style)){order:31;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id681_0ba302-19 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column681_17337c-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column681_17337c-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column681_17337c-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column681_17337c-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column681_17337c-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column681_17337c-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_17337c-25{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_17337c-25{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_17337c-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column681_17337c-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column681_17337c-25{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_17337c-25{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_17337c-25{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_17337c-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column681_17337c-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_17337c-25{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_17337c-25{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_17337c-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column681_17337c-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column681_17337c-25\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_4711df-97, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_4711df-97[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_4711df-97\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_4711df-97 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_4711df-97[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_4711df-97\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_4711df-97 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_4711df-97[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_4711df-97\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_4711df-97 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_4711df-97\">To assist with sequencing library preparation, the AGGL is equipped with an Agilent TapeStation 4200, and a Sage Science BluePippin.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column681_47acd1-d9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column681_47acd1-d9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column681_47acd1-d9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column681_47acd1-d9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column681_47acd1-d9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column681_47acd1-d9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_47acd1-d9{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_47acd1-d9{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_47acd1-d9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column681_47acd1-d9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column681_47acd1-d9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_47acd1-d9{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_47acd1-d9{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_47acd1-d9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column681_47acd1-d9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_47acd1-d9{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_47acd1-d9{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_47acd1-d9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column681_47acd1-d9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column681_47acd1-d9\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image681_e285b1-8c .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image681_e285b1-8c img.kb-img, .kb-image681_e285b1-8c .kb-img img{border-top:3px solid #003263;border-right:3px solid #003263;border-bottom:3px solid #003263;border-left:3px solid #003263;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-image681_e285b1-8c img.kb-img, .kb-image681_e285b1-8c .kb-img img{border-top:3px solid #003263;border-right:3px solid #003263;border-bottom:3px solid #003263;border-left:3px solid #003263;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-image681_e285b1-8c img.kb-img, .kb-image681_e285b1-8c .kb-img img{border-top:3px solid #003263;border-right:3px solid #003263;border-bottom:3px solid #003263;border-left:3px solid #003263;}}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image681_e285b1-8c size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"231\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/TapeStation-300x231.jpg\" alt=\"Agilent Tapestation 4200 on a lab bench next to a closed laptop\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/TapeStation-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/TapeStation-1024x787.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/TapeStation-768x590.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/TapeStation-1536x1180.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/TapeStation-105x81.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/TapeStation-317x244.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/TapeStation-423x325.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/TapeStation-634x487.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/TapeStation-846x650.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/TapeStation-951x731.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/TapeStation-1268x974.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/TapeStation.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><figcaption>Agilent TapeStation 4200<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_0bb416-49 .kt-block-spacer{height:45px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_0bb416-49 .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#8ed1fc;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_0bb416-49 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-681_0bb416-49\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id681_9f1a5e-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id681_9f1a5e-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id681_9f1a5e-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(70% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(30% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id681_9f1a5e-07 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id681_9f1a5e-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id681_9f1a5e-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id681_9f1a5e-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(1 of *:not(style)){order:2;}.kb-row-layout-id681_9f1a5e-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(2 of *:not(style)){order:1;}.kb-row-layout-id681_9f1a5e-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(3 of *:not(style)){order:12;}.kb-row-layout-id681_9f1a5e-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(4 of *:not(style)){order:11;}.kb-row-layout-id681_9f1a5e-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(5 of *:not(style)){order:22;}.kb-row-layout-id681_9f1a5e-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(6 of *:not(style)){order:21;}.kb-row-layout-id681_9f1a5e-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(7 of *:not(style)){order:32;}.kb-row-layout-id681_9f1a5e-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(8 of *:not(style)){order:31;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id681_9f1a5e-07 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column681_ff3573-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column681_ff3573-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column681_ff3573-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column681_ff3573-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column681_ff3573-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column681_ff3573-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_ff3573-ed{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_ff3573-ed{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_ff3573-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column681_ff3573-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column681_ff3573-ed{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_ff3573-ed{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_ff3573-ed{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_ff3573-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column681_ff3573-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_ff3573-ed{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_ff3573-ed{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_ff3573-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column681_ff3573-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column681_ff3573-ed\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_de01a7-4b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_de01a7-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_de01a7-4b\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_de01a7-4b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_de01a7-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_de01a7-4b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_de01a7-4b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_de01a7-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_de01a7-4b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_de01a7-4b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_de01a7-4b\">The AGGL is also equipped with multiple biosafety cabinets and is able to handle BSL2 pathogens for diagnostic testing or research.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column681_1f6794-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column681_1f6794-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column681_1f6794-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column681_1f6794-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column681_1f6794-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column681_1f6794-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_1f6794-7d{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_1f6794-7d{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_1f6794-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column681_1f6794-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column681_1f6794-7d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_1f6794-7d{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_1f6794-7d{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_1f6794-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column681_1f6794-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_1f6794-7d{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_1f6794-7d{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_1f6794-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column681_1f6794-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column681_1f6794-7d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image681_3aff36-a2 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image681_3aff36-a2 img.kb-img, .kb-image681_3aff36-a2 .kb-img img{border-top:3px solid #003263;border-right:3px solid #003263;border-bottom:3px solid #003263;border-left:3px solid #003263;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-image681_3aff36-a2 img.kb-img, .kb-image681_3aff36-a2 .kb-img img{border-top:3px solid #003263;border-right:3px solid #003263;border-bottom:3px solid #003263;border-left:3px solid #003263;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-image681_3aff36-a2 img.kb-img, .kb-image681_3aff36-a2 .kb-img img{border-top:3px solid #003263;border-right:3px solid #003263;border-bottom:3px solid #003263;border-left:3px solid #003263;}}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image681_3aff36-a2 size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"227\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/BSL2_Hood-300x227.jpg\" alt=\"Illuminated biosafety cabinet with pipettes in a rack behind the glass sash\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/BSL2_Hood-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/BSL2_Hood-1024x776.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/BSL2_Hood-768x582.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/BSL2_Hood-105x80.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/BSL2_Hood-317x240.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/BSL2_Hood-423x320.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/BSL2_Hood-634x480.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/BSL2_Hood-846x641.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/BSL2_Hood-951x720.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/BSL2_Hood.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><figcaption>6 ft. Biosafety cabinet equipped to handle BSL2 level pathogens<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_1f78af-0f .kt-block-spacer{height:45px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_1f78af-0f .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#8ed1fc;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_1f78af-0f .kt-block-spacer{height:30px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-681_1f78af-0f\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id681_050a8c-29 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id681_050a8c-29 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id681_050a8c-29 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 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*:not(style)){order:12;}.kb-row-layout-id681_050a8c-29 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(4 of *:not(style)){order:11;}.kb-row-layout-id681_050a8c-29 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(5 of *:not(style)){order:22;}.kb-row-layout-id681_050a8c-29 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(6 of *:not(style)){order:21;}.kb-row-layout-id681_050a8c-29 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(7 of *:not(style)){order:32;}.kb-row-layout-id681_050a8c-29 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(8 of *:not(style)){order:31;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id681_050a8c-29 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column681_aa537e-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column681_aa537e-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column681_aa537e-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column681_aa537e-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column681_aa537e-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column681_aa537e-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_aa537e-17{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_aa537e-17{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_aa537e-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column681_aa537e-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column681_aa537e-17{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_aa537e-17{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_aa537e-17{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_aa537e-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column681_aa537e-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_aa537e-17{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_aa537e-17{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_aa537e-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column681_aa537e-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column681_aa537e-17\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_b6e861-73, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_b6e861-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_b6e861-73\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_b6e861-73 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_b6e861-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_b6e861-73\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_b6e861-73 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_b6e861-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_b6e861-73\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_b6e861-73 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_b6e861-73\">The AGGL is equipped with multiple -80C freezers for sample storage and archiving.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column681_e2ada2-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column681_e2ada2-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column681_e2ada2-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column681_e2ada2-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column681_e2ada2-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column681_e2ada2-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_e2ada2-9d{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_e2ada2-9d{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_e2ada2-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column681_e2ada2-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column681_e2ada2-9d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_e2ada2-9d{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_e2ada2-9d{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_e2ada2-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column681_e2ada2-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_e2ada2-9d{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_e2ada2-9d{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_e2ada2-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column681_e2ada2-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column681_e2ada2-9d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image681_c510e9-9a .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image681_c510e9-9a img.kb-img, .kb-image681_c510e9-9a .kb-img img{border-top:3px solid #003263;border-right:3px solid #003263;border-bottom:3px solid #003263;border-left:3px solid #003263;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-image681_c510e9-9a img.kb-img, .kb-image681_c510e9-9a .kb-img img{border-top:3px solid #003263;border-right:3px solid #003263;border-bottom:3px solid #003263;border-left:3px solid #003263;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-image681_c510e9-9a img.kb-img, .kb-image681_c510e9-9a .kb-img img{border-top:3px solid #003263;border-right:3px solid #003263;border-bottom:3px solid #003263;border-left:3px solid #003263;}}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image681_c510e9-9a size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"249\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/Freezer_Farm-300x249.jpg\" alt=\"Three large -80C freezers next to each other in a room\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/Freezer_Farm-300x249.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/Freezer_Farm-1024x849.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/Freezer_Farm-768x637.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/Freezer_Farm-1536x1274.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/Freezer_Farm-105x87.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/Freezer_Farm-317x263.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/Freezer_Farm-423x351.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/Freezer_Farm-634x526.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/Freezer_Farm-846x702.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/Freezer_Farm-951x789.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/Freezer_Farm-1268x1052.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/Freezer_Farm.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><figcaption>-80C freezer farm for sample storage\/archiving<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_388033-ac .kt-block-spacer{height:45px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_388033-ac .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#8ed1fc;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_388033-ac .kt-block-spacer{height:30px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-681_388033-ac\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id681_84b898-cf > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id681_84b898-cf > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id681_84b898-cf > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id681_84b898-cf > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id681_84b898-cf > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id681_84b898-cf > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id681_84b898-cf > .kt-row-column-wrap > 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1rem);}.kadence-column681_fbee81-2c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column681_fbee81-2c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column681_fbee81-2c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column681_fbee81-2c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column681_fbee81-2c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column681_fbee81-2c > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column681_fbee81-2c{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_fbee81-2c{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column681_fbee81-2c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column681_fbee81-2c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_ad9434-06, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_ad9434-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_ad9434-06\"]{padding-top:20px;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_ad9434-06 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_ad9434-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_ad9434-06\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_ad9434-06 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_ad9434-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_ad9434-06\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_ad9434-06, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_ad9434-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_ad9434-06\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_ad9434-06, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_ad9434-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_ad9434-06\"]{padding-top:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading681_ad9434-06 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_ad9434-06\">Coming Soon in 2026:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The AGGL has recently secured additional, dedicated lab space at the DRL, which is currently under renovation. This space will allow us to greatly increase our capacity and add new equipment. The AGGL is expected to move into the new space sometime in 2026. Once the new space is available, this page will be updated to showcase it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id681_1e1627-4e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id681_1e1627-4e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id681_1e1627-4e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1100px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:30px;padding-right:60px;padding-bottom:60px;padding-left:60px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id681_1e1627-4e{background-color:#e5f0f9;}.kb-row-layout-id681_1e1627-4e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id681_1e1627-4e > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:50px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 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(max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id681_bf5f64-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:35px;padding-right:35px;padding-bottom:60px;padding-left:35px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id681_bf5f64-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-bottom:35px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id681_bf5f64-2c alignnone has-white-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column681_ffbfed-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column681_ffbfed-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column681_ffbfed-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column681_ffbfed-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column681_ffbfed-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column681_ffbfed-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column681_ffbfed-e0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column681_ffbfed-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column681_ffbfed-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column681_ffbfed-e0\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_e9d02a-95, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_e9d02a-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_e9d02a-95\"]{font-size:32px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_e9d02a-95 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_e9d02a-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_e9d02a-95\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_e9d02a-95 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_e9d02a-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_e9d02a-95\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_e9d02a-95, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_e9d02a-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_e9d02a-95\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_e9d02a-95, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_e9d02a-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_e9d02a-95\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading681_e9d02a-95 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_e9d02a-95\">AGGL Services and Pricing<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id681_1777c8-25{margin-top:-5px;}.kb-row-layout-id681_1777c8-25 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id681_1777c8-25 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id681_1777c8-25 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id681_1777c8-25 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id681_1777c8-25 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 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mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_0bddc3-3d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_0bddc3-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_0bddc3-3d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_0bddc3-3d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_0bddc3-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_0bddc3-3d\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_0bddc3-3d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_0bddc3-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_0bddc3-3d\"]{text-align:left!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_0bddc3-3d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_0bddc3-3d\">Before sending samples to the laboratory, <span style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\">please get in touch with&nbsp;<a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\">extension.AGGL@maine.edu<\/a><\/span> to ensure the AGGL can complete your desired services.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id681_567383-c9 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:2px;}.kt-accordion-id681_567383-c9 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:1px solid #003263;border-right:1px solid #003263;border-bottom:1px solid #003263;border-left:1px solid #003263;background:#ffffff;padding-top:35px;padding-right:35px;padding-bottom:35px;padding-left:35px;}.kt-accordion-id681_567383-c9 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid 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.kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id681_567383-c9 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:2px;}.kt-accordion-id681_567383-c9 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:1px solid #003263;border-right:1px solid #003263;border-bottom:1px solid #003263;border-left:1px solid #003263;}.kt-accordion-id681_567383-c9 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:2px solid #003263;border-right:2px solid #003263;border-bottom:2px solid #003263;border-left:2px solid #003263;}.kt-accordion-id681_567383-c9 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id681_567383-c9 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid 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class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>DNA\/RNA Extraction Services<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_9af052-d2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_9af052-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_9af052-d2\"]{text-align:left;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_9af052-d2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_9af052-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_9af052-d2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_9af052-d2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_9af052-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_9af052-d2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_9af052-d2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_9af052-d2\">We offer high or low throughput DNA \/ RNA extraction services on a large number of sample types. Our extraction products are high-quality and are perfectly suited for your downstream applications, including PCR or next-generation sequencing. Please contact the laboratory directly at <a href=\"mailto:extension.aggl@maine.edu\">extension.AGGL@maine.edu<\/a> for an estimate of turnaround time or if you are planning on submitting a large project of more than 200 samples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Service<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Kit \/ Workflow<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Sample Types<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>UMS \/ Federal Per Sample Cost<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>External Per Sample Cost<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Automated, magnetic bead-based combined DNA and RNA extraction (Roche MagNApure 96).<\/td><td>Roche MagNApure 96 DNA and Viral NA Small volume Kit<\/td><td>Animal tissues, whole blood, bacterial culture, and cell culture<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$11<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DNA extraction &#8211; plant source material<\/td><td>Qiagen DNeasy Plant Mini Kit (silica column-based)<\/td><td>Leaves, flowers, woody materials, roots, and seeds<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$14<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RNA extraction &#8211; plant source material<\/td><td>Qiagen RNeasy Plant Mini Kit (silica column-based)<\/td><td>Leaves, flowers, woody materials, roots, and seeds<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$16<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$22<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DNA extraction &#8211; animal source material<\/td><td>Qiagen DNeasy Blood and Tissue Kit (silica column-based)<\/td><td>Most animal tissues and blood<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$14<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$20<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-8 kt-pane681_b69217-42\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>PCR Services<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_214841-2f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_214841-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_214841-2f\"]{text-align:left;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_214841-2f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_214841-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_214841-2f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_214841-2f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_214841-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_214841-2f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_214841-2f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_214841-2f\">We have dedicated clean spaces for PCR reaction construction, which greatly reduces the possibility of sample contamination. We also have a large number of thermal cyclers available for your specific needs. For larger projects, we have a liquid handler available that can facilitate high-throughput projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Service<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Kit \/ Workflow<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Sample Types<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>UMS \/ Federal Per Sample Cost<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>External Per Sample Cost<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>PCR<\/td><td>Basic endpoint PCR of amplicons from 80bp-15,000bp<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">All<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nested PCR<\/td><td>Nested PCR requiring two separate reactions on the same sample(s)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">All<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$6<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RT-PCR<\/td><td>One-step cDNA synthesis and PCR of RNA amplicons from 80bp-1,000bp<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">All<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$6<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>qPCR<\/td><td>Full service qPCR of DNA extracts, samples run in duplicate<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Limited to already established panels, see below for list<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$6<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Full service RT-qPCR of RNA extracts, samples run in duplicate<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Limited to already established panels, see below for list<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$6<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Full service qPCR \/ RT-PCR, user provided probe(s), samples run in duplicate<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">All &#8211; client must purchase probes and provide aliquot to AGGL for reactions<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Full service SYBR green analysis, samples run in duplicate<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">All<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Loading and running a prepared client-provided plate on a QuantStudio 5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Client provides loaded and sealed qPCR plate compatible with the QuantStudio 5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$25 \/ plate<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$30 \/ plate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Custom qPCR assay development services are available. We can develop new assays for your particular application or adapt those from the scientific literature<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2013<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Contact the lab for more information on pricing<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Contact the lab for more information on pricing<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-9 kt-pane681_dce9d6-49\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Sanger Sequencing Services (Applied Biosystems SeqStudio)<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_6965d1-a0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_6965d1-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_6965d1-a0\"]{text-align:left;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_6965d1-a0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_6965d1-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_6965d1-a0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_6965d1-a0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_6965d1-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_6965d1-a0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_6965d1-a0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_6965d1-a0\">While we do offer Sanger sequencing services, we recommend using the <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/core\/dna-sequencing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UMaine CORE DNA Sequencing Facility<\/a> instead of the AGGL. The UMaine CORE DNA Sequencing Facility can handle larger sample throughput and has much lower per-sample rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Service<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Description<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Services Include:<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>UMS \/ Federal Per Sample Cost<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>External Per Sample Cost<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Full Service Sequencing<\/td><td>DNA sequencing of DNA extracts (client-provided primer required)<\/td><td>PCR<br>PCR cleanup<br>BigDye reaction<br>Xterminator cleanup<br>DNA sequencing<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$18<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Partial service DNA sequencing<\/td><td>DNA sequencing of client-provided PCR products (client-provided primer required)<\/td><td>PCR cleanup<br>BigDye reaction<br>Xterminator cleanup<br>DNA sequencing<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$12<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Loading service<\/td><td>Capillary sequencing of previously prepared samples provided by client<\/td><td>DNA sequencing<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$4<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-10 kt-pane681_51b98f-06\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Next Generation Sequencing Services (Oxford Nanopore GridION)<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_fd1424-5c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_fd1424-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_fd1424-5c\"]{text-align:left;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_fd1424-5c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_fd1424-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_fd1424-5c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_fd1424-5c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_fd1424-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_fd1424-5c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_fd1424-5c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_fd1424-5c\">We offer sequencing services with two different types of Oxford Nanopore flow cells, the MinION and the Flongle. MinION flow cells have a maximum yield of 50Gb per run, with a realistic yield of 10-20Gb, depending on the library type. Flongle flow cells have a maximum yield of 2.8Gb per run, with a realistic yield of 600Mb-1Gb, again depending on the library type. Flongle flow cells are ideal for smaller experiments or when conducting research and development. MinION cells offer superior read quantity and quality and are the typical flow cell used for most projects. Please contact the lab at <a href=\"mailto:extension.AGGL@maine.edu\">extension.AGGL@maine.edu<\/a> for more information about flow cells, yields, and what to select for your particular project. These costs do not include any bioinformatics analyses of generated data. Clients will be provided with the raw run data and basecalled files to use in their own downstream processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Service<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Description<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Flow Cell Type<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Service Includes<\/strong>:<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>UMS \/ Federal Per Run Cost<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>External Per Run Cost<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Full service<\/td><td>Single-sample full-service sequencing. Typical sample types are DNA extracts (whole genome sequencing), cDNA, or PCR amplicons<\/td><td>MinION<\/td><td>Library preparation<br>Quantification and Q\/C<br>Flow cell<br>Flow cell loading<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$2,000<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$2,600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Single-sample full-service sequencing. Typical sample types are DNA extracts (whole genome sequencing), cDNA, or PCR amplicons<\/td><td>Flongle<\/td><td>Library preparation<br>Quantification and Q\/C<br>Flow cell<br>Flow cell loading<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$275<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$360<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Up to 24 sample full service sequencing. Typical sample types are DNA extracts (whole genome sequencing), cDNA, or PCR amplicons<\/td><td>MinION<\/td><td>Library preparation<br>Quantification and Q\/C<br>Barcoding<br>Flow cell<br>Flow cell loading<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$2,500<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$3,520<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Up to 24 sample full-service sequencing. Typical sample types are DNA extracts (whole genome sequencing), cDNA, or PCR amplicons<\/td><td>Flongle<\/td><td>Library preparation<br>Quantification and Q\/C<br>Barcoding<br>Flow cell<br>Flow cell loading<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$350<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$455<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Flow cell loading only<\/td><td>Flow cell loading of client-supplied and prepared library. Check with the laboratory about the compatible library preparation kits before ordering this service<\/td><td>MinION<\/td><td>Flow cell<br>Flow cell loading<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$950<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$1,235<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Flow cell loading only<\/td><td>Flow cell loading of client supplied and prepared library. Check with the laboratory about the compatible library preparation kits before ordering this service<\/td><td>Flongle<\/td><td>Flow cell<br>Flow cell loading<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$175<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$230<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>High-throughput Amplicon sequencing<\/td><td>High-throughput amplicon sequencing is available using our custom-developed internal barcodes. Combined with the Oxford Nanopore barcodes, hundreds or thousands of samples can be run on the same MinION cell, bringing DNA sequencing costs to only a few dollars per sample. This method has been successfully used on DNA fragments of sizes from 150bp to more than 10kb<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Contact the laboratory at <a href=\"mailto:extension.AGGL@maine.edu\">extension.AGGL@maine.edu<\/a> for more information.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Contact the laboratory at <a href=\"mailto:extension.AGGL@maine.edu\">extension.AGGL@maine.edu<\/a> for more information.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-11 kt-pane681_7639a8-16\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>DNA\/RNA Extraction and Library Quality Analyses<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_235f55-e7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_235f55-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_235f55-e7\"]{text-align:left;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_235f55-e7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_235f55-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_235f55-e7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_235f55-e7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_235f55-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_235f55-e7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_235f55-e7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_235f55-e7\">We have equipment and services available to examine the quality of a DNA \/ RNA extraction or sample library before use in downstream procedures. Many of these services are included in the sample quantification &amp; Q\/C of our next-generation sequencing services, but these are also available to those completing their downstream sequencing elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Service<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Description<\/strong><\/th><th><strong><strong>Equipment \/ Materials Used<\/strong>Types<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><strong>UMS \/ Federal Per Sample Cost<\/strong><\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>External Per Sample Cost<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Agilent TapeStation 4200 Analysis<\/td><td>Analysis of sample\/library quality, fragment size, and concentration<\/td><td>D1000 ScreenTape<br>D5000 ScreenTape<br>Genomic ScreenTape<br>High Sensitivity Genomic ScreenTape<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$10<br>$10<br>$11<br>$13<br><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$13<br>$13<br>$14<br>$17<br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantification\/purity analysis<\/td><td>UV-VIS quantification of DNA \/ RNA extracts or PCR products to determine sample quality<\/td><td>ThermoFisher Scientific Nanodrop 8<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$2<br><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$3<br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantification<\/td><td>Fluorescent DNA quantification for a more accurate assessment of sample concentration than UV-VIS<\/td><td>DeNovix DS-11<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Size Selection<\/td><td>Size selection of sequencing libraries to remove undesired fragments and improve sequencing run quality<\/td><td>Sage Science BluePippin<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$40<br><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$55<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-12 kt-pane681_7ab635-4a\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Gel Electrophoresis Services<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_8163e6-a6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_8163e6-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_8163e6-a6\"]{text-align:left;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_8163e6-a6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_8163e6-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_8163e6-a6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_8163e6-a6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_8163e6-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_8163e6-a6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_8163e6-a6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_8163e6-a6\">We offer gel electrophoresis services as an endpoint for basic PCRs. This can also be used to assess the quality of a library for Nanopore sequencing in certain contexts. Analysis fees are assessed by gels instead of by sample. Unless otherwise stated, we use Thermo Scientific SYBR Safe E-gels for our gel electrophoresis services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Service<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Description<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Sample Types<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>UMS \/ Federal Per Sample Cost<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>External Per Sample Cost<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Gel electrophoresis<\/td><td>Basic process used to separate out DNA fragments \/ PCR products by size and visualize them<\/td><td>Group of 1-10 samples<br>Group of 11-20 samples<\/td><td>$30<br>$45<\/td><td>$40<br>$60<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-13 kt-pane681_ddb2b0-21\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Bioinformatics Services<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_b87aaa-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_b87aaa-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_b87aaa-bf\"]{text-align:left;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_b87aaa-bf mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_b87aaa-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_b87aaa-bf\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_b87aaa-bf img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_b87aaa-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_b87aaa-bf\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_b87aaa-bf wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_b87aaa-bf\">The AGGL is equipped with an in-house supercomputer (96-core processor, 128GB RAM) that has higher performance than basic supercomputer clusters. This machine is available to be booked for analyses per-hour or by day. This supercomputer is also equipped with the entire NCBI BLAST database and can be used for analyses of individual reads. We also offer bioinformatics training, consulting, data analysis, and custom pipeline development services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Service<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Description<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>UMS\/Federal Rates<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>External Rates<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Supercomputer data analysis<\/td><td>Usage of the AGGL supercomputer for bioinformatics analyses. Permissible run types are at the discretion of AGGL staff, and are based on availability.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$20 \/ hour<br>$200 \/ day<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$35 \/ hour<br>$350 \/ day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Basic bioinformatics training<\/td><td>Basic data analysis training provided to users to help them understand next generation sequencing data output and how to get started analyzing their own data.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$80 \/ hour<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$105 \/ hour<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bioinformatics data analysis services\/consulting<\/td><td>Bioinformatics analysis of client data using readily available analysis tools, pipelines, and pathways. Service availability will depend on staff schedules and is not guaranteed.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$100 \/ hour<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$130 \/ hour<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bioinformatics custom services<\/td><td>Creation of custom bioinformatics pipelines that are not already available to meet specific research goals. Extensive code generation will be required and the availability of this service will depend on staff schedules and is not guaranteed. Please contact the lab ahead of time at <a href=\"mailto:extension.AGGL@maine.edu\">extension.AGGL@maine.edu<\/a> if you are planning on using this service to discuss scheduling.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$140 \/ hour<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$185 \/ hour<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-14 kt-pane681_87e4ad-75\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Technician Services<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_be606e-46, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_be606e-46[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_be606e-46\"]{text-align:left;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_be606e-46 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_be606e-46[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_be606e-46\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_be606e-46 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_be606e-46[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_be606e-46\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_be606e-46 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_be606e-46\">We have a number of skilled laboratory technicians on staff who can assist you with your project needs. Technician time is billed separately when it is needed outside of the other listed services. This can include sample handling and preparation before extraction procedures, moving samples between vessel types, or consultation on the interpretation of generated data (not bioinformatics analysis).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Service<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>UMS \/ Federal Hour Rate<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>External Per Hour Rate<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Laboratory technician time<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$60\/hr.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$80\/hr.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-15 kt-pane681_e93c59-b1\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Molecular Species Identification Services<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_05724a-49, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_05724a-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_05724a-49\"]{text-align:left;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_05724a-49 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_05724a-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_05724a-49\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_05724a-49 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_05724a-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_05724a-49\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_05724a-49 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_05724a-49\">We understand that species identification can sometimes be a difficult task. We offer services that can identify the species of many different sample types. These services are all inclusive and only include a single fee to go from sample to species identification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Service<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Description<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>UMS \/ Federal Rates<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>External Rates<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Bacterial species ID (1-8)<\/td><td>Identification of bacterial species from pure culture (<strong>1-8<\/strong>) samples. We use a 16S protocol that can get to species level in many cases, but only genus level in others.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$30 \/ sample<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$40 \/ sample<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bacterial species ID (9+)<\/td><td>Identification of bacterial species from pure culture (<strong>9+<\/strong>) samples. We use a 16S protocol that can get to species level in many cases, but only genus level in others.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$25 \/ sample<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$35 \/ sample<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mammal species ID (1-8)<\/td><td>Identification of mammal tissues of unknown origin (<strong>1-8 samples<\/strong>). Red muscle tissue is preferred, but this service can also be completed on blood and organ tissues. For other sample types, please contact the laboratory.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$30 \/ sample<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$40 \/ sample<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mammal species ID (9+)<\/td><td>Identification of mammal tissues of unknown origin (<strong>9+ samples<\/strong>). Red muscle tissue is preferred, but this service can also be completed on blood and organ tissues. For other sample types, please contact the laboratory.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$25 \/ sample<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$35 \/ sample<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Insect \/ Arthropod Species ID (1-8)<\/td><td>Identification of unknown insects or arthropod samples (<strong>1-8 samples<\/strong>). Whole animals preferred. Most samples can be identified to the species level.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$30 \/ sample<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$40 \/ sample<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Insect \/ Arthropod Species ID (9+)<\/td><td>Identification of unknown insects or arthropod samples (<strong>9+ samples<\/strong>). Whole animals preferred. Most samples can be identified to the species level.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$25 \/ sample<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$35 \/ sample<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Peromyscus leucopus<\/em> and \/ or <em>Peromyscus maniculatus<\/em> species ID<\/td><td>This assay can genetically determine species of origin for mouse specimens in situations where morphological identification is difficult. This service also includes testing for the tick-borne pathogens of <em>Borrelia burgdorferi<\/em>, <em>Anaplasma phagocytophilum<\/em> and <em>Babesia microti<\/em>.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$25 \/ sample<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$35 \/ sample<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-16 kt-pane681_55d97c-df\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Currently Available qPCR\/RT-qPCR Testing Panels<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_4a4938-4b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_4a4938-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_4a4938-4b\"]{text-align:left;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_4a4938-4b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_4a4938-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_4a4938-4b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_4a4938-4b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_4a4938-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_4a4938-4b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_4a4938-4b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_4a4938-4b\">We currently have multiplexing qPCR and RT-qPCR testing panels available for a limited number of pathogens. However, we do have several other primers and probes available for many different pathogens and organisms. Contact the lab directly at <a href=\"mailto:extension.AGGL@maine.edu\">extension.AGGL@maine.edu<\/a> to learn more about our testing capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_45e2ad-88, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_45e2ad-88[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_45e2ad-88\"]{text-align:left;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_45e2ad-88 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_45e2ad-88[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_45e2ad-88\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_45e2ad-88 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_45e2ad-88[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_45e2ad-88\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_45e2ad-88 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_45e2ad-88\">The AGGL operates out of the UMaine Extension DRL, which is a highly collaborative facility. As such, we work regularly with other labs and develop molecular testing tools and technologies for their specific needs. The AGGL offers additional services, but they must be ordered through our partner labs. Please see their contact information below.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_819dff-80, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_819dff-80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_819dff-80\"]{padding-top:20px;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_819dff-80 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_819dff-80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_819dff-80\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_819dff-80 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_819dff-80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_819dff-80\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_819dff-80, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_819dff-80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_819dff-80\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_819dff-80, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_819dff-80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_819dff-80\"]{padding-top:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading681_819dff-80 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_819dff-80\">Mosquito Panel<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_71a2ed-0e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_71a2ed-0e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_71a2ed-0e\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_71a2ed-0e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_71a2ed-0e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_71a2ed-0e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_71a2ed-0e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_71a2ed-0e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_71a2ed-0e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_71a2ed-0e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_71a2ed-0e\">This panel was developed for use on whole mosquito specimens or sample pools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jamestown Canyon Virus^<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Snowshoe Hare Virus^<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>La Cross Virus^<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>West Nile Virus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eastern Equine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encephalitis Virus 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_6e0d3b-d3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_6e0d3b-d3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_6e0d3b-d3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_6e0d3b-d3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_6e0d3b-d3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_6e0d3b-d3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_6e0d3b-d3\">This test uses DNA to genetically assign sex for bobcat individuals when morphological identification is difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bobcat (<em>Lynx rufus<\/em>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_6cf213-f5 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_6cf213-f5 .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#abb8c3;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-681_6cf213-f5\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_1482ee-ad, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_1482ee-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_1482ee-ad\"]{font-size:16px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_1482ee-ad mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_1482ee-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_1482ee-ad\"] 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_eebfbf-1a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_eebfbf-1a\"]{font-size:16px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_eebfbf-1a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_eebfbf-1a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_eebfbf-1a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_eebfbf-1a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_eebfbf-1a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_eebfbf-1a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_eebfbf-1a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_eebfbf-1a\">^A single test detects all of these viruses. If a positive is detected, follow-up sequencing may be required to differentiate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-17 kt-pane681_f01634-3f\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Additional Services Offered By Our Collaborating Partners<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_1ec524-e8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_1ec524-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_1ec524-e8\"]{text-align:left;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_1ec524-e8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_1ec524-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_1ec524-e8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_1ec524-e8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_1ec524-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_1ec524-e8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_1ec524-e8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_1ec524-e8\">The AGGL operates out of the UMaine Extension DRL, which is a highly collaborative facility. As such, we work regularly with other labs and develop molecular testing tools and technologies for their specific needs. The AGGL offers additional services, but they must be ordered through our partner labs. Please see their contact information below.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_fbbe3e-1e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_fbbe3e-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_fbbe3e-1e\"]{padding-top:20px;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_fbbe3e-1e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_fbbe3e-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_fbbe3e-1e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_fbbe3e-1e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_fbbe3e-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_fbbe3e-1e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_3cd2d3-33[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_3cd2d3-33\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_3cd2d3-33 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_3cd2d3-33[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_3cd2d3-33\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_3cd2d3-33 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_3cd2d3-33\">The UMaine Extension Aquatic Animal Health Lab offers a wide range of services related to aquatic animals and aquaculture.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns681_f4ab58-12{padding-left:0px;gap:25px;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns681_f4ab58-12 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_45f312-b7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_45f312-b7\"]{padding-top:20px;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_45f312-b7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_45f312-b7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_45f312-b7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_45f312-b7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_45f312-b7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_45f312-b7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_45f312-b7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_45f312-b7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_45f312-b7\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_45f312-b7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_45f312-b7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_45f312-b7\"]{padding-top:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading681_45f312-b7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_45f312-b7\">Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_4aaea4-90, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_4aaea4-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_4aaea4-90\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_4aaea4-90 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_4aaea4-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_4aaea4-90\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_4aaea4-90 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_4aaea4-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_4aaea4-90\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_4aaea4-90 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_4aaea4-90\">The UMaine Extension Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab accepts plant samples from growers, producers, and home gardeners. After identifying the disease, they can provide remediation instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns681_30aa22-f4{padding-left:0px;gap:25px;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns681_30aa22-f4 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns681_30aa22-f4, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns681_30aa22-f4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns681_30aa22-f4, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns681_30aa22-f4{margin-bottom:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns681_30aa22-f4{padding-right:50px;padding-left:50px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns681_30aa22-f4, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns681_30aa22-f4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns681_30aa22-f4, .site .entry-content 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#79bde8;border-right:2px solid #79bde8;border-bottom:2px solid #79bde8;border-left:2px solid #79bde8;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn681_32f0fe-d9.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn681_32f0fe-d9.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#082e58;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#082e58;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#082e58;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#082e58;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn681_32f0fe-d9 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-fixed kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/ipm\/plant-disease\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Explore the Site<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_f1800e-70, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_f1800e-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_f1800e-70\"]{padding-top:20px;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_f1800e-70 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_f1800e-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_f1800e-70\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_f1800e-70 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_f1800e-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_f1800e-70\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_f1800e-70, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_f1800e-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_f1800e-70\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_f1800e-70, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_f1800e-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_f1800e-70\"]{padding-top:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading681_f1800e-70 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_f1800e-70\">Tick Lab<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_8972d5-64, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_8972d5-64[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_8972d5-64\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_8972d5-64 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_8972d5-64[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_8972d5-64\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_8972d5-64 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_8972d5-64[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_8972d5-64\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_8972d5-64 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_8972d5-64\">The UMaine Tick Lab offers tick testing services for individual clients as well as for researchers, agencies, and organizations. See the table below for the available pathogen tests\/panels. The pricing for these tests is determined by the current rates offered by the Tick Lab.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns681_c96d7e-00{padding-left:0px;gap:25px;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns681_c96d7e-00 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns681_c96d7e-00, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns681_c96d7e-00, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns681_c96d7e-00, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns681_c96d7e-00{margin-bottom:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns681_c96d7e-00{padding-right:50px;padding-left:50px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns681_c96d7e-00, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns681_c96d7e-00, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns681_c96d7e-00, .site .entry-content 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#79bde8;border-right:2px solid #79bde8;border-bottom:2px solid #79bde8;border-left:2px solid #79bde8;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn681_2bbe08-45.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn681_2bbe08-45.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#082e58;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#082e58;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#082e58;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#082e58;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn681_2bbe08-45 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-fixed kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/ticks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Explore the Site<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_af1be3-2d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_af1be3-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_af1be3-2d\"]{padding-top:20px;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_af1be3-2d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_af1be3-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_af1be3-2d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_af1be3-2d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_af1be3-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_af1be3-2d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_af1be3-2d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_af1be3-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_af1be3-2d\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_af1be3-2d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_af1be3-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_af1be3-2d\"]{padding-top:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading681_af1be3-2d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_af1be3-2d\">Veterinary Health Lab<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_6732ee-c7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_6732ee-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_6732ee-c7\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_6732ee-c7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_6732ee-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_6732ee-c7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_6732ee-c7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_6732ee-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_6732ee-c7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_6732ee-c7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_6732ee-c7\">The UMaine Extension Veterinary Diagnostic Lab offers diagnostic services on animal samples as well as necropsy services.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns681_429630-a0{padding-left:0px;gap:25px;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns681_429630-a0 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns681_429630-a0, .site 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kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/veterinarylab\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Explore the Site<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-18 kt-pane681_aaa554-34\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Currently Available Tick Testing qPCR \/ RT-qPCR Panels<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_fcfd0f-8c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_fcfd0f-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_fcfd0f-8c\"]{text-align:left;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_fcfd0f-8c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_fcfd0f-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_fcfd0f-8c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_fcfd0f-8c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_fcfd0f-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_fcfd0f-8c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_fcfd0f-8c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_fcfd0f-8c\">These panels can only be ordered through the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/ticks\/\">Tick Lab<\/a>. Individual clients seeking to test a small number of ticks should use the <a href=\"https:\/\/ticktesting.umaine.edu\/entersample.php\">tick submission form<\/a>. Researchers, agencies, and organizations interested in larger scale tick testing projects should reach out directly to the Tick Lab at <a href=\"mailto:tickid@maine.edu\">tickid@maine.edu<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_076d85-04, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_076d85-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_076d85-04\"]{padding-top:20px;font-size:20px;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;text-transform:none;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_076d85-04 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_076d85-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_076d85-04\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_076d85-04 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_076d85-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_076d85-04\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_076d85-04, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_076d85-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_076d85-04\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_076d85-04, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_076d85-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_076d85-04\"]{padding-top:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading681_076d85-04 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_076d85-04\"><em>Ixodes<\/em> Tick Panel I<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_a179c7-eb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_a179c7-eb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_a179c7-eb\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_a179c7-eb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_a179c7-eb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_a179c7-eb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_a179c7-eb img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_a179c7-eb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_a179c7-eb\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_a179c7-eb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_a179c7-eb\">This panel was developed for use on whole <em>Ixodes<\/em> spp. tick extracts from New England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Borrelia burgdorferi<\/em> sensu lato<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Anaplasma phagocytophilum<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tick DNA (internal extraction quality control)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_ff25c5-ff, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_ff25c5-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_ff25c5-ff\"]{padding-top:20px;font-size:20px;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;text-transform:none;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_ff25c5-ff mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_ff25c5-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_ff25c5-ff\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_ff25c5-ff img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_ff25c5-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_ff25c5-ff\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_ff25c5-ff, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_ff25c5-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_ff25c5-ff\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_ff25c5-ff, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_ff25c5-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_ff25c5-ff\"]{padding-top:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading681_ff25c5-ff wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_ff25c5-ff\"><em>Ixodes<\/em> Tick Panel II<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_0cbf27-4f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_0cbf27-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_0cbf27-4f\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_0cbf27-4f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_0cbf27-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_0cbf27-4f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_0cbf27-4f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_0cbf27-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_0cbf27-4f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_0cbf27-4f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_0cbf27-4f\">This panel was developed for use on whole <em>Ixodes<\/em> spp. tick extracts from New England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Borrelia burgdorferi<\/em> sensu stricto<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Babesia microti<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Babesia odocoilei<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Borrelia miyamotoi<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_99cddc-da, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_99cddc-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_99cddc-da\"]{padding-top:20px;font-size:20px;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;text-transform:none;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_99cddc-da mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_99cddc-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_99cddc-da\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_99cddc-da img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_99cddc-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_99cddc-da\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_99cddc-da, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_99cddc-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_99cddc-da\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_99cddc-da, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_99cddc-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_99cddc-da\"]{padding-top:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading681_99cddc-da wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_99cddc-da\"><em>NonIxodes<\/em> Tick Panel<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_15865e-62, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_15865e-62[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_15865e-62\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_15865e-62 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_15865e-62[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_15865e-62\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_15865e-62 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_15865e-62[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_15865e-62\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_15865e-62 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_15865e-62\">This panel was developed for use on whole <em>Ixodes<\/em> spp. tick extracts from New England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Francisella tularensis <\/em>subspecies <em>tularensis<\/em> (A1), <em>holartica<\/em> (B2), <em>mediasiatica<\/em>, and <em>novicidia<\/em>*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Ehrlichia<\/em> spp.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Rickettsia rickettsii<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_9ebe2d-44, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_9ebe2d-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_9ebe2d-44\"]{padding-top:20px;font-size:20px;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;text-transform:none;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_9ebe2d-44 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_9ebe2d-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_9ebe2d-44\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_9ebe2d-44 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_9ebe2d-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_9ebe2d-44\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_9ebe2d-44, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_9ebe2d-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_9ebe2d-44\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_9ebe2d-44, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_9ebe2d-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_9ebe2d-44\"]{padding-top:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading681_9ebe2d-44 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_9ebe2d-44\">Tick Virus Panel (RNA Viruses)<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_b0cafd-7e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_b0cafd-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_b0cafd-7e\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_b0cafd-7e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_b0cafd-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_b0cafd-7e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_b0cafd-7e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_b0cafd-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_b0cafd-7e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_b0cafd-7e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_b0cafd-7e\">This panel was developed for use on whole tick extracts from New England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Powassan Virus Lineage I<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Powassan Virus Lineage II (Deer tick virus)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heartland Virus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tick RNA (internal extraction quality control)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id681_e1def3-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id681_e1def3-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id681_e1def3-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1100px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:60px;padding-right:60px;padding-bottom:60px;padding-left:60px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id681_e1def3-1b{background-color:#e5f0f9;background-image:url('https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/11\/publications-in-a-library-orono-campus-remsberg_12071936667-1.jpg');background-size:cover;background-position:50% 33%;background-attachment:fixed;background-repeat:no-repeat;}.kb-row-layout-id681_e1def3-1b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px), only screen and (min-device-width: 1024px) and (max-device-width: 1366px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (hover: none){.kb-row-layout-id681_e1def3-1b{background-attachment:scroll;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id681_e1def3-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:50px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id681_e1def3-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:25px;padding-right:25px;padding-bottom:25px;padding-left:25px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id681_e1def3-1b alignfull kt-row-has-bg kt-jarallax um-UMBlueHorizonsLightBlueTextBox wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\" id=\"publications\" data-img-position=\"50% 33%\" data-img-size=\"cover\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column681_c4d9e6-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column681_c4d9e6-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column681_c4d9e6-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column681_c4d9e6-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column681_c4d9e6-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column681_c4d9e6-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column681_c4d9e6-98{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column681_c4d9e6-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column681_c4d9e6-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column681_c4d9e6-98\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id681_49e88e-3c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id681_49e88e-3c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id681_49e88e-3c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:45px;padding-right:60px;padding-bottom:60px;padding-left:60px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id681_49e88e-3c{background-color:#ffffff;}.kb-row-layout-id681_49e88e-3c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id681_49e88e-3c > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:35px;padding-right:35px;padding-bottom:60px;padding-left:35px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id681_49e88e-3c > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-bottom:35px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id681_49e88e-3c alignnone kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column681_a60faa-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column681_a60faa-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column681_a60faa-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column681_a60faa-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column681_a60faa-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column681_a60faa-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column681_a60faa-1f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column681_a60faa-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column681_a60faa-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column681_a60faa-1f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_93f688-27, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_93f688-27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_93f688-27\"]{font-size:32px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_93f688-27 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_93f688-27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_93f688-27\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_93f688-27 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_93f688-27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_93f688-27\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_93f688-27, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_93f688-27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_93f688-27\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_93f688-27, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_93f688-27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_93f688-27\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading681_93f688-27 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_93f688-27\">Publications<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id681_b60c66-05 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id681_b60c66-05 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id681_b60c66-05 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id681_b60c66-05 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id681_b60c66-05 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id681_b60c66-05 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id681_b60c66-05 alignnone 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column681_eb9510-3c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items681_7787c7-4d:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items681_7787c7-4d ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items681_7787c7-4d ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items681_7787c7-4d .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:32px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items681_7787c7-4d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items681_7787c7-4d 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(2025). Patterns of demographic and behavioral factors associated with tick encounters in Maine (USA) using passive surveillance data. <em>Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases<\/em>, 16(6), 102573.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.ttbdis.2025.102573\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.ttbdis.2025.102573<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-681_4dcbe1-37 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-681_4dcbe1-37\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_bookOpen kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M2 3h6a4 4 0 0 1 4 4v14a3 3 0 0 0-3-3H2z\"\/><path d=\"M22 3h-6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v14a3 3 0 0 1 3-3h7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Rounsville Jr. T.F., Dill, G.M., Bryant, A.M., Marini, A.G., Woods, A.C., Nugent, J.S., Choi, O.N., and Dill, J.F. (2025). Passive Tick Surveillance at The University of Maine Cooperative Extension Tick Lab: A 6 Year Retrospective. <em>Journal of Maine Medical Center<\/em>. 7(2).<br><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.46804\/2641-2225.1224\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.46804\/2641-2225.1224<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-681_7fd62c-3f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-681_7fd62c-3f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_bookOpen kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M2 3h6a4 4 0 0 1 4 4v14a3 3 0 0 0-3-3H2z\"\/><path d=\"M22 3h-6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v14a3 3 0 0 1 3-3h7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Dill, G. M., Rounsville Jr., T.F., Bryant, A.M., Groden, E., &amp; Gardner, A. M. (2024). Effects of <em>Peromyscus<\/em> spp. (Rodentia: Cricetidae) presence and tick habitat suitability on <em>Ixodes scapularis<\/em> (Acari: Ixodidae) ecology in an emergent area for tick-borne disease. <em>Journal of Medical Entomology<\/em>, 61(6), 1478-1488.<a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1093\/jme\/tjae113\"> https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1093\/jme\/tjae113<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-681_f2106a-25 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-681_f2106a-25\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_bookOpen kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M2 3h6a4 4 0 0 1 4 4v14a3 3 0 0 0-3-3H2z\"\/><path d=\"M22 3h-6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v14a3 3 0 0 1 3-3h7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Price, L.E., Winter, J.M., Cantoni, J.L., Cozens, D.W., Linske, M.A., Williams, S.C., Dill, G.M., Gardner, A.M., Elias, S.P., Rounsville Jr., T.F., Smith Jr., R.P., Palace, M.W., Prusinski, M.P., Casey, P., Doncaster, E.M., Savage, J.D.T., Wallace, D.I., and Shi, X. (2024) Spatial and temporal distribution of <em>Ixodes scapularis<\/em> and tick-borne pathogens across the northeastern United States. <em>Parasites and Vectors, 17<\/em>, 481. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1186\/s13071-024-06518-9\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1186\/s13071-024-06518-9<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-681_ba55ed-fb .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-681_ba55ed-fb\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_bookOpen kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M2 3h6a4 4 0 0 1 4 4v14a3 3 0 0 0-3-3H2z\"\/><path d=\"M22 3h-6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v14a3 3 0 0 1 3-3h7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Rounsville Jr., T.F., Polinksi, M.P., Marini, A.G., Turner, S.M., Vendramin, N., Cuenca, A., Pietrak, M.R., Peterson, B.C., &amp; Bouchard, D.A. (2024) Rapid differentiation of infectious salmon anemia virus avirulent (HPR0) from virulent (HPR\u0394) variants using multiplex RT-qPCR. <em>Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation<\/em>, 36(3).<a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/10406387231223290\"> https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/10406387231223290<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-681_e728bd-f0 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-681_e728bd-f0\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_bookOpen kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M2 3h6a4 4 0 0 1 4 4v14a3 3 0 0 0-3-3H2z\"\/><path d=\"M22 3h-6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v14a3 3 0 0 1 3-3h7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Rounsville Jr., T.F., Rogers, R.E., Welsh, A.B., Ryan, C.W., &amp; Anderson, J.T. 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Novel hair snare and genetic methods for non-invasive bobcat detection. <em>Ecology and Evolution<\/em>, 12, 8435.&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/ece3.8435\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/ece3.8435<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-681_f7e0cc-95 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-681_f7e0cc-95\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_bookOpen kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M2 3h6a4 4 0 0 1 4 4v14a3 3 0 0 0-3-3H2z\"\/><path d=\"M22 3h-6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v14a3 3 0 0 1 3-3h7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">McBride, S.E., Lieberthal, B.A., Buttke, D.E., Cronk, B.D., De Urioste-Stone, S.M., Goodman, L.B., Guarnieri, L.D., Rounsville Jr., T.F., &amp; Gardner, A. M. (2022). Patterns and Ecological Mechanisms of Tick-Borne Disease Exposure Risk in Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island, Maine, United States. <em>Journal of Medical Entomology<\/em>, tjac152.<a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1093\/jme\/tjac152\">&nbsp;<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1093\/jme\/tjac152\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1093\/jme\/tjac152<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-681_c6636b-82 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-681_c6636b-82\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_bookOpen kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M2 3h6a4 4 0 0 1 4 4v14a3 3 0 0 0-3-3H2z\"\/><path d=\"M22 3h-6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v14a3 3 0 0 1 3-3h7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Rounsville Jr., T.F., Dill, G.M., Bryant, A.M., Desjardins, C.C., &amp; Dill, J.F. (2021). Statewide Passive Surveillance of <em>Ixodes scapularis<\/em> and Associated Pathogens in Maine. <em>Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases<\/em>. 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kadence-column681_63ba17-e6\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_a61ecd-bb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_a61ecd-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_a61ecd-bb\"]{text-align:left;font-size:32px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#082e58;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_a61ecd-bb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_a61ecd-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_a61ecd-bb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_a61ecd-bb img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_a61ecd-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_a61ecd-bb\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_a61ecd-bb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_a61ecd-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_a61ecd-bb\"]{text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_a61ecd-bb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_a61ecd-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_a61ecd-bb\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading681_a61ecd-bb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_a61ecd-bb\">Meet the Team<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_0da6d4-1c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_0da6d4-1c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_0da6d4-1c\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;color:#082e58;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_0da6d4-1c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_0da6d4-1c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_0da6d4-1c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_0da6d4-1c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_0da6d4-1c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_0da6d4-1c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_0da6d4-1c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_0da6d4-1c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_0da6d4-1c\"]{text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_0da6d4-1c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_0da6d4-1c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_0da6d4-1c\"]{text-align:left!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_0da6d4-1c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_0da6d4-1c\">Meet the people who make the Applied Genetics and Genomics Lab possible. Our team includes dedicated lab staff and graduate students whose expertise drives our diagnostic services, research, and innovation. Explore the bios below to learn more about their roles and areas of specialization.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-tabs-id681_5f013a-3a > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-tab{border-top:3px solid #082e58;border-right:3px solid #082e58;border-bottom:3px solid #082e58;border-left:3px solid #082e58;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px;min-height:375px;background:#ffffff;}.wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id681_5f013a-3a > .kt-tabs-title-list li{margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:-3px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id681_5f013a-3a > .kt-tabs-title-list li:last-child{margin-right:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id681_5f013a-3a > .kt-tabs-title-list{margin-right:-20px;}.wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id681_5f013a-3a > .kt-tabs-title-list li 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.kt-tab-title{margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:-3px;margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id681_5f013a-3a > .kt-tabs-title-list li .kt-tab-title:hover, .wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id681_5f013a-3a > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .kt-tabs-accordion-title .kt-tab-title:hover{border-color:#082e58;color:#ffffff;background:#082e58;}.wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id681_5f013a-3a > .kt-tabs-title-list li.kt-tab-title-active .kt-tab-title, .wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id681_5f013a-3a > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .kt-tabs-accordion-title.kt-tab-title-active .kt-tab-title{border-color:#082e58;color:#ffffff;background:#082e58;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-tabs-id681_5f013a-3a > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-tab{border-top:3px solid #082e58;border-right:3px solid #082e58;border-bottom:3px solid #082e58;border-left:3px solid #082e58;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id681_5f013a-3a > .kt-tabs-title-list li .kt-tab-title, .wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id681_5f013a-3a > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .kt-tabs-accordion-title .kt-tab-title{font-size:px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-tabs-id681_5f013a-3a > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-tab{border-top:3px solid #082e58;border-right:3px solid #082e58;border-bottom:3px solid #082e58;border-left:3px solid #082e58;}.wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id681_5f013a-3a > .kt-tabs-title-list li .kt-tab-title, .wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id681_5f013a-3a > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .kt-tabs-accordion-title .kt-tab-title{font-size:px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tabs alignnone um-UMTabsBlue\"><div class=\"kt-tabs-wrap kt-tabs-id681_5f013a-3a kt-tabs-has-3-tabs kt-active-tab-1 kt-tabs-layout-tabs kt-tabs-tablet-layout-inherit kt-tabs-mobile-layout-accordion kt-tab-alignment-left kt-create-accordion\"><ul class=\"kt-tabs-title-list kb-tabs-list-columns kb-tab-title-columns-3\"><li id=\"tab-labstaff\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-1 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-active\"><a href=\"#tab-labstaff\" data-tab=\"1\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-1 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">lab Staff<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-strongpost-doctoralresearchassociatesstrong\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-2 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-strongpost-doctoralresearchassociatesstrong\" data-tab=\"2\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-2 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\"><strong>Post-doctoral Research Associates<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-strongstudentsstrong\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-3 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-strongstudentsstrong\" data-tab=\"3\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-3 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\"><strong>Students<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"kt-tabs-content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-1 kt-inner-tab681_a5c3ce-cf\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_98ca47-d8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_98ca47-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_98ca47-d8\"]{text-align:left;font-size:20px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Fraunces;color:#003266;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_98ca47-d8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_98ca47-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_98ca47-d8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_98ca47-d8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_98ca47-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_98ca47-d8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_98ca47-d8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_98ca47-d8\"><strong>Tom Rounsville, Ph.D.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_4a85f7-57, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_4a85f7-57[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_4a85f7-57\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_4a85f7-57 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_4a85f7-57[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_4a85f7-57\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_4a85f7-57 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_4a85f7-57[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_4a85f7-57\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_4a85f7-57 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_4a85f7-57\"><strong>Assistant Extension Professor and Applied Molecular Specialist<\/strong> <br>Tom is the director of the AGGL, and his primary research interest is the application of molecular biology to topics under the One Health umbrella. Tom has collaborated broadly in a number of different fields and is experienced in using molecular biology to study ticks, wildlife, plants, fish, and livestock. Tom is also passionate about developing new techniques and methodologies to increase the accessibility and affordability of molecular biology. Outside of the lab, Tom enjoys spending time in nature, but frequently finds himself fixing one of his old, broken cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-681 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/Tom-Rounsville-staff-bio-headshot-200x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium 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sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,200px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/Tom_Binoculars-out-in-the-field-300x180.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Tom Rounsville, Ph.D., lab director sitting on a rock looking at distant trees\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/Tom_Binoculars-out-in-the-field-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/Tom_Binoculars-out-in-the-field-1024x613.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/Tom_Binoculars-out-in-the-field-768x460.jpg 768w, 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https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/Tom_Binoculars-out-in-the-field-1268x760.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/12\/Tom_Binoculars-out-in-the-field.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_1d8dc1-bd .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_1d8dc1-bd .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#abb8c3;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-681_1d8dc1-bd\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_2ad2fb-8e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_2ad2fb-8e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_2ad2fb-8e\"]{text-align:left;font-size:20px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Fraunces;color:#003266;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_2ad2fb-8e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_2ad2fb-8e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_2ad2fb-8e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_2ad2fb-8e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_2ad2fb-8e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_2ad2fb-8e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_2ad2fb-8e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_2ad2fb-8e\"><strong>Ann Bryant<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image681_fd2f61-fa .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image681_fd2f61-fa\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Ann-Bryant-1-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Ann Bryant, Lab Manager, portrait photo\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Ann-Bryant-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Ann-Bryant-1-93x140.jpg 93w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Ann-Bryant-1-317x476.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Ann-Bryant-1-423x635.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Ann-Bryant-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_e7a028-37, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_e7a028-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_e7a028-37\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_e7a028-37 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_e7a028-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_e7a028-37\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_e7a028-37 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_e7a028-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_e7a028-37\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_e7a028-37 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_e7a028-37\"><strong><strong>Laboratory Manager (AGGL\/Tick Lab)<\/strong><\/strong> <br>Since graduating in 1991 with a B.S. from The Evergreen State College, Ann had a diverse career working as an Organic Chemist in Seattle and an educator in several Maine school districts before finding her calling at the University of Maine in 2013. She started working at the Lichtenwalner lab on the diseases of goats and sheep but eventually had additional opportunities working in multiple labs in the School of Food and Agriculture, researching the parasites and diseases of fish, small ruminants and wildlife. Since 2020, Ann has been working at the Tick Lab and AGGL to support and investigate research projects that use molecular tools to better identify and understand problems in a variety of fields. She loves a good mystery and digging deeper and wider to solve problems that seem unsolvable. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, photography, motorcycling, quilting and gardening.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_7f9d8b-d0 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_7f9d8b-d0 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#abb8c3;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-681_7f9d8b-d0\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_24c5e7-33, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_24c5e7-33[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_24c5e7-33\"]{text-align:left;font-size:20px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Fraunces;color:#003266;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_24c5e7-33 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_24c5e7-33[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_24c5e7-33\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_24c5e7-33 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_24c5e7-33[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_24c5e7-33\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_24c5e7-33 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_24c5e7-33\"><strong>John Nugent<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_d5adfb-b0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_d5adfb-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_d5adfb-b0\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_d5adfb-b0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_d5adfb-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_d5adfb-b0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_d5adfb-b0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_d5adfb-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_d5adfb-b0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_d5adfb-b0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_d5adfb-b0\"><strong><strong><strong>Fieldwork Coordinator \/ Molecular Diagnostic Scientist&nbsp; (AGGL\/Tick Lab)<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>  <br>John earned his Bachelor\u2019s in Biology from the University of Maine, and is now pursuing a Master\u2019s degree in Ecology and Environmental Sciences studying the diets of Lynx in Maine. John started with the Tick Lab as an undergraduate student, and now works to coordinate field research initiatives including tick collection, small mammal sampling, game camera monitoring, and weather data logging at sites across Maine. He is interested in ways to improve detection and monitoring efforts of elusive species, as well as any work that takes him to remote areas where he can roll in the dirt. He is passionate about finding ways to make science more fun and approachable to get people excited about exploration and discovery. Outside of work, John enjoys hiking, arts and crafts, tinkering with things, and sticking his face into his cats\u2019 bellies.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-681 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/John-Nugent-1-200x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"John Nugent, Fieldwork Coordinator, holding moose antlers\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/John-Nugent-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/John-Nugent-1-93x140.jpg 93w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/John-Nugent-1-317x476.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/John-Nugent-1-423x635.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/John-Nugent-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,200px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/John-Nugent-2-200x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"John Nugent, Fieldwork Coordinator, jumpsuit thumbs up\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/John-Nugent-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/John-Nugent-2-93x140.jpg 93w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/John-Nugent-2-317x476.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/John-Nugent-2-423x635.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/John-Nugent-2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,200px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_10ecfe-f2 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_10ecfe-f2 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#abb8c3;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-681_10ecfe-f2\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_6b7435-40, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_6b7435-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_6b7435-40\"]{text-align:left;font-size:20px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Fraunces;color:#003266;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_6b7435-40 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_6b7435-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_6b7435-40\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_6b7435-40 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_6b7435-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_6b7435-40\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_6b7435-40 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_6b7435-40\"><strong>Sarah Manning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_80beda-d9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_80beda-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_80beda-d9\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_80beda-d9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_80beda-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_80beda-d9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_80beda-d9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_80beda-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_80beda-d9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_80beda-d9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_80beda-d9\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Scientific Research Specialist CL2<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>  <br>Sarah earned her B.S. in Ecology and Environmental Sciences from the University of Maine in 2025. She divides her time between fieldwork and lab work, contributing to a variety of projects at the AGGL\/Tick Lab. Her primary focus is on collecting and testing ticks from across Maine. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys outdoor rock climbing, playing guitar, board games, and reading.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-681 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Sarah-Manning-1-200x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Sarah Manning, Scientific Research Specialist portrait\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Sarah-Manning-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Sarah-Manning-1-93x140.jpg 93w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Sarah-Manning-1-317x476.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Sarah-Manning-1-423x635.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Sarah-Manning-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,200px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Sarah-Manning-2-200x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Sarah Manning, Scientific Research Specialist, posing with food\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Sarah-Manning-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Sarah-Manning-2-93x140.jpg 93w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Sarah-Manning-2-317x476.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Sarah-Manning-2-423x635.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Sarah-Manning-2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,200px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_a27522-46 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_a27522-46 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#abb8c3;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-681_a27522-46\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_60e50e-d1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_60e50e-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_60e50e-d1\"]{padding-top:20px;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_60e50e-d1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_60e50e-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_60e50e-d1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_60e50e-d1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_60e50e-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_60e50e-d1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_60e50e-d1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_60e50e-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_60e50e-d1\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_60e50e-d1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_60e50e-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_60e50e-d1\"]{padding-top:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading681_60e50e-d1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_60e50e-d1\">Collaborator<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_836b4c-e8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_836b4c-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_836b4c-e8\"]{text-align:left;font-size:20px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Fraunces;color:#003266;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_836b4c-e8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_836b4c-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_836b4c-e8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_836b4c-e8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_836b4c-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_836b4c-e8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_836b4c-e8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_836b4c-e8\"><strong>Griffin Dill<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image681_032b3d-91 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image681_032b3d-91\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Griffin-Dill-UMaine-Tick-Lab-Director-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"Griffin Dill wearing gloves and sampling a mouse\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Griffin-Dill-UMaine-Tick-Lab-Director-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Griffin-Dill-UMaine-Tick-Lab-Director-768x962.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Griffin-Dill-UMaine-Tick-Lab-Director-105x131.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Griffin-Dill-UMaine-Tick-Lab-Director-317x397.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Griffin-Dill-UMaine-Tick-Lab-Director-423x530.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Griffin-Dill-UMaine-Tick-Lab-Director-634x794.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Griffin-Dill-UMaine-Tick-Lab-Director.jpg 781w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,240px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_9d7c5f-fd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_9d7c5f-fd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_9d7c5f-fd\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_9d7c5f-fd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_9d7c5f-fd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_9d7c5f-fd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_9d7c5f-fd img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_9d7c5f-fd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_9d7c5f-fd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_9d7c5f-fd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_9d7c5f-fd\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>UMaine Tick Lab Director<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>  <br>Griffin is the Director of the Tick Lab, where he works on statewide efforts in active and passive tick surveillance. He coordinates the Integrated Tick Management Program, working at the intersection of human, wildlife, and environmental health to support surveillance, prevention, and public education related to vector-borne disease risk in Maine. In addition to his work on vector-borne disease, Griffin researches and provides technical support on wildlife-related issues and contributes to multiple Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs at the University of Maine.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-2 kt-inner-tab681_0d72a0-2a\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_a03c0b-28, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_a03c0b-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_a03c0b-28\"]{text-align:left;font-size:20px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Fraunces;color:#003266;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_a03c0b-28 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_a03c0b-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_a03c0b-28\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_a03c0b-28 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_a03c0b-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_a03c0b-28\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_a03c0b-28 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_a03c0b-28\"><strong>Olivia N Choi, Ph.D.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_16e8f7-5b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_16e8f7-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_16e8f7-5b\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_16e8f7-5b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_16e8f7-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_16e8f7-5b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_16e8f7-5b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_16e8f7-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_16e8f7-5b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_16e8f7-5b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_16e8f7-5b\">Olivia is a postdoc at the AGGL\/Tick Lab. Her research interests focus on microbial and molecular ecology, bioinformatics, and host\u2013pathogen evolution, with a particular emphasis on birds\u2014especially waterfowl. She is drawn to complex biological questions that require integrating multidisciplinary approaches to uncover patterns in host\u2013microbiome\u2013pathogen interactions and evolutionary processes. In addition to her research, Olivia is passionate about communicating science in ways that make it accessible and engaging to broad audiences. Outside the lab, she enjoys hiking, camping, hockey, and unwinding with video games, D&amp;D, and similar pursuits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-681 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Olivia-N-Choi-1-200x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Olivia Choi, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Research Associate, posing with duck\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Olivia-N-Choi-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Olivia-N-Choi-1-93x140.jpg 93w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Olivia-N-Choi-1-317x476.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Olivia-N-Choi-1-423x635.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Olivia-N-Choi-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,200px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Olivia-N-Choi-200x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Olivia Choi, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Research Associate, posing with cat in foreground.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Olivia-N-Choi-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Olivia-N-Choi-93x140.jpg 93w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Olivia-N-Choi-317x476.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Olivia-N-Choi-423x635.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Olivia-N-Choi.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,200px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_c19839-2a .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_c19839-2a .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#abb8c3;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-681_c19839-2a\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_916e97-79, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_916e97-79[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_916e97-79\"]{text-align:left;font-size:20px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Fraunces;color:#003266;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_916e97-79 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_916e97-79[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_916e97-79\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_916e97-79 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_916e97-79[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_916e97-79\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_916e97-79 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_916e97-79\"><strong>Alaina Woods, Ph.D.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_8fa041-8f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_8fa041-8f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_8fa041-8f\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_8fa041-8f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_8fa041-8f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_8fa041-8f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_8fa041-8f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_8fa041-8f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_8fa041-8f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_8fa041-8f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_8fa041-8f\">Alaina earned her Ph.D. from the University of Maine in 2025 and joined the AGGL\/Tick Lab as a postdoc after graduation. Her research interests include One Health and molecular applications to wildlife disease ecology, parasitology, and vector ecology. Alaina integrates social and biological research to understand complex systems through human, animal, and environmental lenses. She is passionate about engaging stakeholders in the research process and developing molecular applications to further ecological research. Outside of the lab, Alaina enjoys running with her dog, camping, hiking, fishing, and hunting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-5' class='gallery galleryid-681 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Alaina-Woods-1-200x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Alaina Woods, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Research Associate, portrait in forest\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Alaina-Woods-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Alaina-Woods-1-93x140.jpg 93w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Alaina-Woods-1-317x476.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Alaina-Woods-1-423x635.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Alaina-Woods-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,200px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Alaina-Woods-2-200x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Alaina Woods, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Research Associate, posing with raspberries\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Alaina-Woods-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Alaina-Woods-2-93x140.jpg 93w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Alaina-Woods-2-317x476.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Alaina-Woods-2-423x635.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Alaina-Woods-2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,200px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-3 kt-inner-tab681_33a79c-3c\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_56d43b-7c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_56d43b-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_56d43b-7c\"]{padding-top:20px;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_56d43b-7c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_56d43b-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_56d43b-7c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_56d43b-7c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_56d43b-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_56d43b-7c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_56d43b-7c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_56d43b-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_56d43b-7c\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_56d43b-7c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_56d43b-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_56d43b-7c\"]{padding-top:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading681_56d43b-7c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_56d43b-7c\"><strong>graduate Students<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_55d13f-29, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_55d13f-29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_55d13f-29\"]{text-align:left;font-size:20px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Fraunces;color:#003266;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_55d13f-29 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_55d13f-29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_55d13f-29\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_55d13f-29 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_55d13f-29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_55d13f-29\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_55d13f-29 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_55d13f-29\"><strong>Alyssa Marini<\/strong>, Ph.D. Student<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_2075f9-8a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_2075f9-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_2075f9-8a\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_2075f9-8a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_2075f9-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_2075f9-8a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_2075f9-8a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_2075f9-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_2075f9-8a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_2075f9-8a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_2075f9-8a\">Alyssa earned her B.S. in Wildlife Ecology and her M.S. in Entomology from the University of Maine. She is now pursuing a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences. Alyssa has been working at the AGGL \/ Tick Lab since 2022. Her research interests include studying vector-borne disease systems, specifically mosquitoes and ticks. Her dissertation involves conducting a bloodmeal analysis of ticks in urban and rural residential areas. In addition to her passion for research, Alyssa runs her own business creating scientific illustrations, logos, graphical abstracts, and related materials for clients. Her goal is to simplify complex topics through illustrations to improve understanding of the material. She specializes in digital tools like Procreate and traditional media such as colored pencils. Outside the lab, Alyssa enjoys drawing, hanging out with her dog Oakley, playing board games, and flipping over rocks to find cool bugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-6 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-6 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-6 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-6 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-6' class='gallery galleryid-681 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Alyssa-Marini-illustration-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Colored pencil drawing, that Alyssa Marini drew, of mouse climbing on grass surrounded by ticks\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Alyssa-Marini-illustration-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Alyssa-Marini-illustration-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Alyssa-Marini-illustration-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Alyssa-Marini-illustration-105x105.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Alyssa-Marini-illustration-317x317.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Alyssa-Marini-illustration-423x423.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Alyssa-Marini-illustration-634x634.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Alyssa-Marini-illustration-846x846.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Alyssa-Marini-illustration-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Alyssa-Marini-illustration.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-6-851'>\n\t\t\t\tColored pencil drawing: Mouse climbing on grass surrounded by ticks \u2014 Artist: Alyssa Marini.\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Alyssa-Marini-2-200x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Alyssa Marini, Ph.D. student, posing with tick drag and jumpsuit\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Alyssa-Marini-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Alyssa-Marini-2-93x140.jpg 93w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Alyssa-Marini-2-317x476.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Alyssa-Marini-2-423x635.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Alyssa-Marini-2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,200px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_a74ee7-68 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_a74ee7-68 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#abb8c3;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-681_a74ee7-68\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_2b9f1f-4c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_2b9f1f-4c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_2b9f1f-4c\"]{text-align:left;font-size:20px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Fraunces;color:#003266;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_2b9f1f-4c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_2b9f1f-4c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_2b9f1f-4c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_2b9f1f-4c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_2b9f1f-4c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_2b9f1f-4c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_2b9f1f-4c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_2b9f1f-4c\"><strong>Maggie McAuliffe<\/strong>, M.S. Student<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_291119-e4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_291119-e4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_291119-e4\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_291119-e4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_291119-e4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_291119-e4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_291119-e4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_291119-e4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_291119-e4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_291119-e4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_291119-e4\">Maggie earned her undergraduate degree in Ecology and Environmental Sciences at the University of Maine. During her undergrad she began working at the AGGL and completed her honors thesis at the lab studying the causative agent of Lyme disease in mice. Now, she is continuing her studies as a Masters Student at the AGGL. Her thesis focuses on developing sequencing assays for the human pathogen <em>Babesia microti<\/em> and a related protozoan, <em>Babesia odocoilei<\/em>. Outside of school and research, Maggie enjoys playing board games with her friends, crafting (knitting, crocheting, sewing, and more), and playing violin in the UMaine symphony orchestra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-7 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-7 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-7 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-7 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-7' class='gallery galleryid-681 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Maggie-McAuliffe-1-200x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Maggie McAuliffe, M.S. Student, posing with captured mouse in hand\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Maggie-McAuliffe-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Maggie-McAuliffe-1-93x140.jpg 93w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Maggie-McAuliffe-1-317x476.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Maggie-McAuliffe-1-423x635.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Maggie-McAuliffe-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,200px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Maggie-McAuliffe-2-200x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Maggie McAuliffe, M.S. Student, in lab coat writing in notebook\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Maggie-McAuliffe-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Maggie-McAuliffe-2-93x140.jpg 93w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Maggie-McAuliffe-2-317x476.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Maggie-McAuliffe-2-423x635.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Maggie-McAuliffe-2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,200px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_ebb2d4-49 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_ebb2d4-49 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#abb8c3;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-681_ebb2d4-49\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_fb77d3-31, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_fb77d3-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_fb77d3-31\"]{padding-top:20px;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_fb77d3-31 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_fb77d3-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_fb77d3-31\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_fb77d3-31 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_fb77d3-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_fb77d3-31\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_fb77d3-31, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_fb77d3-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_fb77d3-31\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_fb77d3-31, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_fb77d3-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_fb77d3-31\"]{padding-top:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading681_fb77d3-31 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_fb77d3-31\"><strong>Undergraduate Students<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_e628e5-87, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_e628e5-87[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_e628e5-87\"]{text-align:left;font-size:20px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Fraunces;color:#003266;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_e628e5-87 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_e628e5-87[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_e628e5-87\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_e628e5-87 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_e628e5-87[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_e628e5-87\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_e628e5-87 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_e628e5-87\"><strong>Kyla Perkins<\/strong>, B.S. Student<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_e6f520-f2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_e6f520-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_e6f520-f2\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_e6f520-f2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_e6f520-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_e6f520-f2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_e6f520-f2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_e6f520-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_e6f520-f2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_e6f520-f2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_e6f520-f2\">Kyla is a fourth-year undergraduate student studying Biology with a premedical concentration at the University of Maine. Kyla started working at the AGGL\/Tick Lab in 2024, mainly contributing to field work and tick-testing services. She is currently working on her honors thesis at the lab, studying Babesia species infecting human hosts. Outside of research, Kyla enjoys traveling, volunteering with Partners for World Health, and working with chemistry students as a Maine Learning Assistant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-8 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-8 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-8 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-8 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-8' class='gallery galleryid-681 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Kyla-Perkins-1-200x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Kyla Perkins, B.S. Student, portrait photo outdoors\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Kyla-Perkins-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Kyla-Perkins-1-93x140.jpg 93w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Kyla-Perkins-1-317x476.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Kyla-Perkins-1-423x635.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Kyla-Perkins-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,200px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Kyla-Perkins-2-200x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Kyla Perkins, B.S. Student, holding pipette in laboratory\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Kyla-Perkins-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Kyla-Perkins-2-93x140.jpg 93w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Kyla-Perkins-2-317x476.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Kyla-Perkins-2-423x635.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Kyla-Perkins-2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,200px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_75b4f4-7f .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_75b4f4-7f .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#abb8c3;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-681_75b4f4-7f\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_43c008-9a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_43c008-9a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_43c008-9a\"]{text-align:left;font-size:20px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Fraunces;color:#003266;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_43c008-9a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_43c008-9a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_43c008-9a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_43c008-9a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_43c008-9a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_43c008-9a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_43c008-9a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_43c008-9a\"><strong>Quinn D\u2019Alessio<\/strong>, B.S. Student<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_4069b3-5d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_4069b3-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_4069b3-5d\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_4069b3-5d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_4069b3-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_4069b3-5d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_4069b3-5d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_4069b3-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_4069b3-5d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_4069b3-5d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_4069b3-5d\">Quinn is a fourth-year undergraduate student studying biochemistry at the University of Maine. Quinn started working at the lab in the summer of 2025, working on the long-term tick research project. He is also the culture editor for the school newspaper, the Maine Campus. In his free time, Quinn enjoys getting outdoors with hiking, camping, and skiing. One day, he hopes to become a neuropsychologist and climb a lot of mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-9 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-9 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-9 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-9 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-9' class='gallery galleryid-681 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Quinn-D-Alessio-1-200x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Quinn D&#039;Alessio, B.S. Student, portrait in front of a brick wall\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Quinn-D-Alessio-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Quinn-D-Alessio-1-93x140.jpg 93w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Quinn-D-Alessio-1-317x476.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Quinn-D-Alessio-1-423x635.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Quinn-D-Alessio-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,200px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Quinn-D-Alessio-2-200x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Quinn D&#039;Alessio, B.S. Student, portrait on a mountaintop\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Quinn-D-Alessio-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Quinn-D-Alessio-2-93x140.jpg 93w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Quinn-D-Alessio-2-317x476.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Quinn-D-Alessio-2-423x635.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Quinn-D-Alessio-2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,200px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_7cae95-33 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-681_7cae95-33 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#abb8c3;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-681_7cae95-33\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_4328ae-b4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_4328ae-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_4328ae-b4\"]{text-align:left;font-size:20px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Fraunces;color:#003266;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_4328ae-b4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_4328ae-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_4328ae-b4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_4328ae-b4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_4328ae-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_4328ae-b4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_4328ae-b4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_4328ae-b4\"><strong>Grace Wallinga, <\/strong>B.S Student<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_c868bb-5f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_c868bb-5f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_c868bb-5f\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_c868bb-5f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_c868bb-5f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_c868bb-5f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_c868bb-5f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading681_c868bb-5f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_c868bb-5f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading681_c868bb-5f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading681_c868bb-5f\">Grace is a fourth-year undergraduate studying Biology and English with a concentration in pre-medical. Grace joined the AGGL\/Tick Lab in the summer of 2025, primarily focusing on long-term tick monitoring sites and assisting in data collection for bloodmeal analysis of ticks. She also tutors for The Writing Center on campus. In her free time, Grace enjoys the culinary arts, camping, kayaking, and spending time by the ocean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-10 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-10 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-10 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-10 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-10' class='gallery galleryid-681 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Grace-Wallinga-1-200x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Grace Wallinga, B.S. Student, wearing white jumpsuit with cat on chest\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Grace-Wallinga-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Grace-Wallinga-1-93x140.jpg 93w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Grace-Wallinga-1-317x476.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Grace-Wallinga-1-423x635.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Grace-Wallinga-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,200px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Grace-Wallinga-2-200x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Grace Wallinga, B.S. Student, holding trays of breads and pastries\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Grace-Wallinga-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Grace-Wallinga-2-93x140.jpg 93w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Grace-Wallinga-2-317x476.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Grace-Wallinga-2-423x635.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/diagnostic-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/01\/Grace-Wallinga-2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,200px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id681_bebd0e-71 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