The MAD: or Dutch Genomics Service & Support Provider (previously known as MicroArray Department; www.dutchgenomics.nl). The MAD is the genomics and transcriptomics expertise center of the University of Amsterdam. We perform next-generation sequencing technology research as well as operate as worldwide transcriptomics service provider and support partner for academic and industrial research & development projects. For this we have a multidisciplinary team of about 10 experts in the fields of: Biology, Bioinformatics, Applied Statistics, Informatics, and e-Science.