{"id":108,"date":"2026-03-10T14:42:50","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:42:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/sparc\/?page_id=108"},"modified":"2026-03-12T17:37:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T17:37:05","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/sparc\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Request for Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #000000\">Thank you for your interest in working with our team at SPARC BioCentre, SickKids.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Given the breadth of requests we receive and our current staffing and instrument capacity, we must carefully prioritize projects that are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Scientifically aligned with our strategic focus areas<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Methodologically mature and technically feasible<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Supported by confirmed funding<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Likely to generate high-quality, peer-reviewed publications and meaningful scientific impact<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">To ensure appropriate oversight and project readiness, all requests must be submitted directly by, or explicitly endorsed by, the supervising Principal Investigator. This allows us to confirm scientific alignment, resource commitment, authorship expectations, and funding support before initiating feasibility review.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">To assess fit and feasibility, please provide a concise summary including objectives, sample numbers, timeline, funding status, anticipated publication plans, and confirmation of PI support. Submission of this information enables internal evaluation; however, please note that we are not able to proceed with all proposed projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Our team reviews new proposals on a rolling basis and will follow up regarding prioritization and next steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">We appreciate your understanding as we manage demand carefully to ensure high-quality outcomes for ongoing collaborators.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Kind regards,<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\">Michael Moran, PhD<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\">Scientific Director, SPARC BioCentre<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\">Senior Scientist, Program in Molecular Medicine<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\">Hospital for Sick Children<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\">Professor of Molecular Genetics, University of Toronto<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Thank you for your interest in working with our team at SPARC BioCentre, SickKids. 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