Besides implementing open source tools for bioinformatics analysis, our centre also utilizes some commercial data analysis software for specific purposes.
Please contact us for more information about individual software.

Figure 1. Web-based point-and-click interface for data analysis in Partek Flow.

Figure 2. Examples of analysis visualization in Partek Flow.
Partek Flow with Partek Pathway
Partek Flow is web-based analysis tool (installed on CPOS servers), and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Single Cell Analysis
Input data types (For gene expression data generated from CPOS 10X single cell analysis):
- Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) raw data such as:
- FASTQ
- NGS quantified data such as:
- Cell count matrix from 10X Cell Ranger
- NGS processed data such as (if applicable):
- RDS from R/Seurat
Key Features:
- Import and process data with a variety of standard formats and export at any step
- Classify cells into known and novel cell types
- Discover biomarkers that define a cell population
- Find differentially expressed genes and proteins
- Identify differentially expressed pathways
- Compare cell type populations between experimental groups
- Integrate gene and protein expression data from multi-omics experiments
You may also visit Partek Flow website or view the online documentation and tutorial for more details.
Bulk RNA-Seq Analysis
Input data type (For differential gene expression result files generated from CPOS bulk RNA-Seq analysis):
- Differential gene expression result files:
- Partek_Gene_Diff.txt
- Partek_Isoform_Diff.txt
Key Features:
- Import and process differential expression result files, with the option to export at any step
- Filter gene lists using multiple methods for downstream analysis
- Perform pathway analysis to identify impacted biological processes
- Conduct Gene Ontology (GO) enrichment analysis for functional insights
- Generate volcano plots for visualizing differential expression
For more details on Bulk RNA-Seq Analysis, please refer to our User Guide.
Service Charges
Service charges of Partek Flow consist of a software usage fee and data storage fee. Please contact us for details.
Software usage fee:
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- charge on daily basis
- waived for CPOS 10X users (subject to terms and conditions)
- waived for CPOS Bulk RNA-Seq Analysis users (subject to terms and conditions)
Data storage fee:
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- charge in unit of 1000 GB on monthly basis
- refer to charging policy of HPCF accounts
- waived for CPOS Bulk RNA-Seq Analysis users (subject to terms and conditions)
Service Ordering
Please refer to CPOS Partek Flow Booking Guide to reserve the service through iLab. If you are using Partek Flow for the first time, please contact us to set up an account.

Figure 1. (top) Screenshot in Partek Genomics Suite (bottom) Screenshot in Partek Pathway showing gene targets in KEGG pathway
Partek Genomics Suite with Partek Pathway
Input data type:
- Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data such as:
- BAM/SAM
- Microarray data such as:
- Illumina Human Methylation 450 iDAT file
- CEL and CHP files from Affymetrix GeneChip
- Other:
- Gene list
- Custom text csv file gene expression data
Key Features:
- Analysis workflow for Microarray and NGS analysis
- Data Visualization tools (PCA plots, Hierarchical clustering plots, Venn diagram and chromosome viewer)
- Biological interpretation: Gene Ontology enrichment, Pathway enrichment with KEGG database for human, rat and mouse
- Integrate data from multiple platforms, vendors, and assay types into one study
For more details, please visit Partek website or online documentation.
Service Charges:
Partek Genomics Suite is free of charge if the sequencing is done at CPOS (subject to terms and conditions). Otherwise, please contact us for details.
Service Ordering:
Please reserve the service through Online Resource Booking System (ORBS). If you are using Partek Genomics Suite for the first time, please contact us to setup an account.
Contact
bioinfo.cpos@hku.hk
Core Facilities
Address
6th Floor
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Building
for Interdisciplinary Research
5 Sassoon Road
Pokfulam, Hong Kong
Tel: 2831-5500
Fax: 2818-5653
Web: https://cpos.hku.hk
Email: enquiry.cpos@hku.hk
Office Hours
Mon-Fri: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Samples and goods reception not available 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Closed on Saturday, Sunday, all University and Public holidays.



