CMMR Project Management

A valid Purchase Order (PO) encompassing the entire cost of the quoted project must be received prior to samples being analyzed.

We provide guidelines for best shipping practices of your samples and once they arrive, we will contact you to confirm their condition. Remember that you are responsible for all costs associated with shipping. Please complete the Chain of Custody and Inspection Form and the Metadata Capture Form before sending the samples.

The timeline for a project depends on many variables, including the number of samples, the pipeline requested, the depth of sequencing, and type of analysis. Below is a chart outlining the rough estimates for data delivery and pricing. 

After processing the samples and analyzing the data with our bioinformatics pipeline, we will contact you to discuss the results. The deliverables will be discussed and agreed upon at the initiation of the collaboration. A detailed invoice will be provided after data is delivered. The CMMR will forward you a 90-day valid link with results included.

To effectively support your research, our services will send your final data embedded in the 'Dashboard' and 'Atima' software. You will be able to access your data with links to these software, which will allow you to explore the relationships between microbial communities and emergent properties of their hosts or environments. 

• For any other question please contact us by email (project manager) or use the online contact us system.

For quotation requests and questions, contact us by email (Project Manager) or use the online contact us system.

• Chain of Custody and Inspection Form
• Metadata Capture Form 

Orders can be placed by email with a formal PO (Purchase Order) after receiving a formal quote.

Complete submission form and submit two forms.

Ship your samples to: 

Department of Molecular Virology & Microbiology
Baylor College of Medicine
One Baylor Plaza
MS BCM385, Room 825E
Houston, TX 77030