FAQ
No. We provide data analysis services and computational resources. You need to generate the raw data elsewhere. Please contact the Emory Integrated Genomics Core or the Emory Integrated Proteomics Core for pricing information about generating experimental data. EICC is also happy to analyze data generated elsewhere, and can assist with data transfer if required.
Selecting sample size, and determining experimental power, is a service we provide as part of our free initial consultation about your experiment. Please contact eicc@emory.edu to set up a meeting. In general, experiments with fewer than three samples per group cannot be analyzed for statistical significance. For a general ballpark estimate, for RNAseq experiments, we recommend at least 5-7 samples per group. For 16s experiments, we recommend >20 samples per group. In both cases, additional confounders and covariates will create a need for additional samples per group.
EICC is happy to allow a trainee to 'follow along' with an experimental analysis as part of our standard project fee, assuming the trainee is already familiar with R, UNIX, and the command line environment. All parties should be aware that this typically slows down the process. More in-depth training is possible, at our standard hourly rate, pending the availability of an analyst. We make our methods available online to follow should you want to attempt analysis on your own.
