For many data analysis tasks standardized workflows, following published best-practices, are established at the Bioinformatics Core. For solving tasks were these workflows do not suffice, customized and integrative solutions are provided. In both cases the facility operates with a high degree of transparency, explaining and documenting analysis strategies and assessing results jointly with clients.

Examples of applications for which bioinformatical solutions are provided:

• RNA-Seq (differential and absolute expression, fusion genes, small RNAs)
• Genotyping
• ChIP-Seq
• Metagenomics and Metatranscriptomics
• Assemblies
• Gene Prediction
• Ribo-Seq
• MeDIP-Seq
• Bisulfite Sequencing
• and many other applications

The facility provides bioinformatical consulting on various aspects of sequencing and sequence data analysis. Many research projects are supported over their whole live cycle. This includes initial project planning, official support for grant applications and documentation of bioinformatical methods for publications.
Additionally the Bioinformatics Core gives advice on hardware and software solutions for workgroups who plan to carry out some or all analyzes by themselves.

The Bioinformatics Core has substantial expertise in developing custom software and workflows for sequence data analysis. Software development, however, is a time consuming process and thus the facility is forced to carefully evaluate the feasibility of proposed projects.