HPCBio was created to address the need for a structure that could supply infrastructure, user support and training, and R&D capability in computational genomics to the Illinois research community. HPCBio provides a single, straightforward point of access, open to researchers from all campus units, helping them to find solutions to their biomedical data management and analysis problems.

Fees for facility users from universities other than the University of Illinois or other State of Illinois Universities are 25.4% above on-campus rates., For projects from off-campus users exceeding $5,000 a contract must be negotiated through the Grants & Contracts Office of the University of Illinois. Contact Dr. Mark A. Mikel (217.244.0144, mmikel@illinois.edu), Associate Director of the Roy J. Carver Biotechnology Center, for further information.