Infrastructure operated by the Brazilian Biorenewables National Laboratory will now open two calls for users each year; submissions will be accepted from January 5, 2026
The Multi-omics facility at the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM) has announced changes to its operating model. From 2026 it will offer regular calls for projects, with two annual windows for submitting proposals. The first will open on January 5 for use of the facility between July 1 and December 18, 2026.
This update is intended to improve project planning and execution, benefiting users by ensuring greater predictability, optimizing laboratory resources and making schedule management more efficient. The change will permit even better allocation of inputs and technical support.
Operated by the Brazilian Biorenewables National Laboratory (LNBR), the facility is a strategic resource for advanced research in metagenomics, metatranscriptomics and metabolomics, supporting studies in different knowledge areas and driving science and technological development in the country.
With state-of-the-art infrastructure and a highly qualified team, the Multi-omics facility offers users access to state-of-the-art solutions, making it possible to carry out highly relevant and scientifically impactful projects.
Schedule of calls for submissions
The schedule for the first call in 2026 is as follows:
- Submit research proposals: Jan/5/2026 to Mar/31/2026
- Carry out research projects: Jul/1/2026 to Dec/18/2026
The second call will take place in the second semester of 2026, as follows:
- Submit research proposals: Jul/1/2026 to Sep/30/2026
- Carry out research projects: Jan/4/2027 to Jun/30/2027
The submission process and selection criteria remain the same: proposals must be submitted via the SAU online system, and will be subsequently evaluated according to their scientific merit, technical feasibility and compliance with safety standards. Approved proposals may receive financial aid, in accordance with the rules for external users.
About the Multi-omics installation
The facility is made up of two highly specialized laboratory units that offer infrastructure and expertise for advanced analyses.
SEQ Laboratory Unit – (Meta)Genomics and (Meta)Transcriptomics
The SEQ lab provides access to cutting-edge equipment for large-scale sequencing of nucleic acids (DNA/RNA), offering approaches for short reads and long reads.
SEQ equipment:
- Illumina MiSeq and NextSeq 2000 (second generation, short reads)
- PacBio Sequel IIe
- Oxford Nanopore minION Mk1B (fourth generation, long reads)
Contact the SEQ Lab: Douglas Paixão – ngs@lnbr.cnpem.br
MET Laboratory Unit – Metabolomics
The MET lab is dedicated to analyzing metabolites in complex biological samples using mass spectrometry with gas or liquid chromatography.
MET equipment:
- LC-MS/MS – Waters Synapt XS (Q-IM-ToF): relative quantification and annotation of primary and secondary metabolites
- GC-MS/MS – Agilent 7010C (QqQ): identification of volatile and lipid metabolites
- GC-FID – Agilent 8890A: quantification of fatty acids, hydrocarbons and aromatic compounds
Contact the MET Lab: Naiara Sampaio – metabolomica@lnbr.cnpem.br
Both units have highly qualified technical teams that offer complete support from experimental planning to final analysis, ensuring scientific rigor and excellence in results.
Note: before submitting your proposal, we recommend contacting the coordination team to discuss the supplies and reagents you will need.
About LNBR
The Brazilian Biorenewables National Laboratory (LNBR) works to address scientific challenges that are strategic for Brazil in order to promote energy transition and develop a sustainable bioeconomy. Its interdisciplinary competencies in bioprospecting, synthetic biology, biocatalysis, bioprocesses and sustainability are integrated into the development of technologies founded on renewable sources, domestic production chains and Brazilian biodiversity. Its infrastructure on the cutting edge of multi-omics, synthetic biology, precision fermenting, and scaling-up of bioprocesses is open to the scientific community in order to strengthen the national bioeconomy ecosystem and partnerships with the productive sector. The biotechnology platforms developed by LNBR, which are made available for research and innovation, are intended to boost Brazil’s autonomy and competitiveness in the production of biofuels, chemicals and materials. LNBR is part of the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM) in Campinas, São Paulo, a private, non-profit organization overseen by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI).
About CNPEM
The Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM) is home to a state-of-the-art, multi-user and multidisciplinary scientific environment and works on different fronts within the Brazilian National System for Science, Technology and Innovation. A social organization overseen by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI), CNPEM is driven by research that impacts the areas of health, energy, renewable materials, and sustainability. It is responsible for Sirius, the largest assembly of scientific equipment constructed in the country, and is currently constructing Project Orion, a laboratory complex for advanced pathogen research. Highly specialized science and engineering teams, sophisticated infrastructure open to the scientific community, strategic lines of investigation, innovative projects involving the productive sector, and training for researchers and students are the pillars of this institution that is unique in Brazil and able to serve as a bridge between knowledge and innovation. CNPEM’s research and development activities are carried out through its four National Laboratories: Synchrotron Light (LNLS), Biosciences (LNBio), Nanotechnology (LNNano), Biorenewables (LNBR), as well as its Technology Unit (DAT) and the Ilum School of Science — an undergraduate program in Science and Technology supported by the Ministry of Education (MEC).
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