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https://www.ohsu.edu/pharmacokinetics-core

Core for analysis of drugs and their metabolites and bio-molecules such as simple peptides, oligonucleotides, carbohydrates, lipids, fatty acids and steroids. Provides open access to laboratory where users prepare and analyze their own samples by HPLC, GC/MS or LC/MS on equipment maintained by core personnel. Provides analysis of samples including development of analytical methods, sample preparation, and data analysis for clinical trials as well as basic science investigations.

Proper citation: OHSU Bioanalytical Shared Resource Pharmacokinetics Core Facility (RRID:SCR_009963) Copy   

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https://www.ohsu.edu/advanced-imaging-research-center/about-advanced-imaging-research-center

Provides magnetic resonance instruments including Siemens 3 Tesla Prisma, Siemens Magnetom 7 Tesla, and Bruker 11.75 Tesla to support research investigating normal physiology, brain development and aging, and disease pathophysiology with high performance non invasive imaging capabilities.

Proper citation: OHSU Advanced Imaging Research Center Core Facility (RRID:SCR_009960) Copy   

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https://www.ohsu.edu/octri/clinical-and-translational-research-center

Provides nursing, bionutrition, study coordination, and laboratory services and support. Laboratory is designed and equipped to perform both basic and specialized research assays and sample processing in support of translational research studies and trials. Laboratory staff have extensive experience in performance of wide variety of analytical and genetic based assays and procedures.

Proper citation: OHSU Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Center Core Facility (RRID:SCR_009996) Copy   

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https://www.ohsu.edu/proteomics-shared-resource

Core facility that provides the following services: Protein identification and partial sequencing, Determination of whole protein mass, Targeted SRM analysis of known proteins, Protein quantitation assay, Gel electrophoresis. The OHSU Protemics Shared Resource facility was established to make state-of-the-art mass spectrometry based protein analysis analytical capabilities available to the biomedical research community at OHSU.

Proper citation: OHSU Proteomics Shared Resource Core Facility (RRID:SCR_009991) Copy   

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https://www.ohsu.edu/medicinal-chemistry-core/nmr

Core facility that provides the following services: NMR instrument training. A facility that uses a state-of-the-art NMR spectrometer to verify or determine the structure of organic molecules. Housed in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, it is designed to exploit the power of designed small molecules as probes of protein and cellular function and to provide the foundation for the development of prototypic therapeutic agents.

Proper citation: OHSU Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Core Facility (RRID:SCR_009989) Copy   

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https://gtp.med.upenn.edu/core-laboratories-public/vector-core

Resource for investigators requiring viral vectors for preclinical studies and other basic research applications such as gene therapies for acquired and inherited diseases.Provides production of high quality vectors and distribution of improved vector technologies services.

Proper citation: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Vector Core Facility (RRID:SCR_022432) Copy   

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https://www.pennmedicine.org/departments-and-centers/department-of-radiology/radiology-research/labs-and-centers/quantitative/ultrasound-research-laboratory

Develops new ultrasound technologies and clinical applications, to bridge gap between technology and clinical applications, and to provide ultrasound imaging resources to other research. Consists of core group of scientists, sonographers and technicians with expertise in ultrasound technology and computer programming. This group works with clinicians in multiple specialties; including radiologists, cardiologists and surgeons. Core provides ultrasound scanner, sonographer and part-time radiologist on staff to conduct clinical and pre-clinical imaging.Helps with studies involving measurement of angiogenesis, vascularity, tissue elasticity, contrast agents, and effects of various physical and pharmaceutical agents on blood flow and tissue vascularity. Studies include research on cancer, cardiovascular disease and musculoskeletal disease.

Proper citation: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Ultrasound Research Laboratory Core Facility (RRID:SCR_022431) Copy   

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https://www.pennmedicine.org/departments-and-centers/department-of-radiology/radiology-research/core-facilities/cactis-lab

CACTIS mission is to oversee proposed research protocols that involve human, animal, phantom or specimen studies in an effort to achieve two goals, to ensure that all research performed on CT scanners comply with CACTIS and University policy, and Federal Regulations, and to determine if CACTIS can maintain the resources required to carry out each research protocol, including personnel, software, hardware and scan time. Additionally, CACTIS oversees the day-to-day operations of all CT procedures associated with research protocols, provides information regarding the use of CT facilities to the research community at the University of Pennsylvania, provides CACTIS users with all of the policies of the institution governing research, and ensures that CACTIS is in compliance with these policies. The service center strives to support the Perelman School of Medicine�s research endeavors by providing CT research services for a fee designed only to cover actual costs.

Proper citation: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Center for Advanced Computer Tomography Imaging Services Core Facility (RRID:SCR_022395) Copy   

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https://www.cceb.med.upenn.edu/bac

Provides wide range of biostatistical and epidemiological consulting services.

Proper citation: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Biostatistics Analysis Center Core Facility (RRID:SCR_022393) Copy   

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https://www.research.chop.edu/penn-acute-biobanking-core

Core encourages and facilitates microbiome focused research in pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of patients with critical illness. Core assists in research by providing de-identified samples with linked clinical metadata to support research in this area, collect specimens as needed in support of microbiome research, and offer support for development of such research in the critical care setting.

Proper citation: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Acute Care Biobanking Core Facility (RRID:SCR_022392) Copy   

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https://www.pennmedicine.org/departments-and-centers/department-of-radiology/radiology-research/core-facilities/pet-center

Dedicated to continuing advancement of molecular imaging and seeks to build network of collaborators to conduct translational research using existing and new radiotracers to help better understand the diagnosis, physiology and treatment of multiple diseases. Educates referring clinicians and their patients about emerging benefits of PET/CT diagnostic procedures, other radiotracer imaging methods and radionuclide therapies as tools in their research and clinical practice.Provides opportunities and mentoring for individuals interested in pursuing work or collaborations within molecular imaging field. Provides scanners as well as cyclotron facility.

Proper citation: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Positron Emission Tomography Center Core Facility (RRID:SCR_022429) Copy   

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https://www.itmat.upenn.edu/tbic.html

Mission is to act as portal for research community into Bio-medical imaging resources of University of Pennsylvania. Goals include creating and maintaining access for research community to Bio-medical imaging technologies, enabling research investigators to benefit from Bio-imaging expertise and experience, and educating researchers about Bio-medical imaging options through targeted seminars, research fellowships, and established training programs.

Proper citation: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Translational Bio-Imaging Center Core Facility (RRID:SCR_022428) Copy   

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https://vrc.med.upenn.edu/vrc-facilities/machine-shop/

Designes and buildes novel instruments and apparatus for research to user specifications. Works with users to develop initial project drawing, and will explore alternate designs to insure desired functionality. Fabricates user devices to high tolerance, using machine tools and materials, and can repair laboratory devices even if devices were constructed elsewhere.

Proper citation: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine MINS Machine Shop Core Facility (RRID:SCR_022425) Copy   

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https://wiki.umontreal.ca/display/BiologieStructurale/Presentation+of+the+platform

Offers access to several scientific instruments intended to answer structural biological questions for scientific community.Consists of high field nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometers (500 MHz, 600 MHz with cryo-probe and 700 MHz) controlled with recent NEO consoles from Bruker, small angle X-rays scattering (SAXS) instrument, with high throughput robotics. SAXS can be coupled to liquid chromatography system for SEC-SAXS applications.Other instruments include size exclusion chromatography system coupled to multi angle light scattering detector (SEC-MALS), isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) instrument as well as several liquid handling robots for rapid bio molecular crystal preparation and screening. Users have also access to bio-informatics room with several Linux computers for data analysis.Personnel is available and will teach and support users on instruments, research consultation and turn key services are also available upon request.

Proper citation: University of Montreal Structural Biology Platform Core Facility (RRID:SCR_022303) Copy   

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https://www.pennmedicine.org/departments-and-centers/department-of-radiology/radiology-research/labs-and-centers/quantitative/physics-and-instrumentation-group

Core focuses on imaging in nuclear medicine, and engages in collaboration with clinicians and research investigators to optimize new instruments for applications in both clinical and pre clinical (animal) imaging scenarios. Offers equipment to build, test and characterize detectors for PET imaging, operates cluster of high powered Linux computers, which reconstruct, process, and analyze imaging data. Focuses on technology, which increases signal to noise of reconstructed images for whole body studies. Conducts research on SPECT imaging with emphasis on applications to small animal and brain imaging, oversees operation of cyclotron and imaging probe synthesis facilities.

Proper citation: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation Group Core Facility (RRID:SCR_022423) Copy   

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https://genetics.med.upenn.edu/cores/genomic-analysis-core/

Facility provides full service whole genome and targeted molecular profiling of DNA and RNA on multiple platforms. Core supports quantitative RNA profiling (gene expression) on Affymetrix GeneChips and high-throughput Gene Titan instruments, Fluidigm BioMark HD and, ABI QS 12K real-time PCR machine. DNA profiling (genotyping) is offered on Affymetrix SNP GeneChip and high-throughput Gene Titan instruments, Fluidigm BioMark HD and, ABI QS 12K. Agilent aCGH platform provides genome-wide chromosomal analysis.Users benefit from consultation and training available throughout their projects, including during experimental design and budget development, sample accrual, data management and analyses and, manuscript preparation.

Proper citation: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Penn Genomic Analysis Molecular Profiling Core Facility (RRID:SCR_022389) Copy   

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https://www.med.upenn.edu/pmi/facilities/muscle-physiology-assessment-core

Core provides investigators with customizable tools and methodolgies to assess in vivo exercise performance, metabolism and respiratory function, as well as in vivo and ex vivo muscle contractility. Provides guidance and training to investigators who want to learn how to collect and process muscle samples for specific uses.

Proper citation: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Muscle Physiology Assessment Core Facility (RRID:SCR_022422) Copy   

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http://www.confocal.uct.ac.za/

Light and fluorescence microscopy core facility with focus on applications in infectious disease, pathogen and human health research.

Proper citation: University of Cape Town Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine Confocal and Light Microscope Imaging Core Facility (RRID:SCR_022309) Copy   

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https://www.dental.upenn.edu/research/core-facilities/live-cell-imaging-core/

Offers wide array of live cell imaging applications.Provides Nikon A1R Laser Scanning Confocal Microscopy system equipped with 4 laser lines to provide 6 different excitation/emission configurations; multiple photomultiplier tubes (PMTs), 32-channel spectral detector, full complement of microscope objectives, high speed image scanner, fully motorized stage and completely controllable environmental chamber. Users have access to NIS Elements AR software and 2D/3D deconvolution module offering sophisticated image analysis and processing features.

Proper citation: University of Pennsylvania Penn Dental Medicine Live Cell Imaging Core Facility (RRID:SCR_022442) Copy   

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https://lsbi.chem.tamu.edu/

Facility housed in Department of Chemistry.Designed to be multi user laboratory supporting major research initiatives. Instruments are currently available on fee for use basis, and others may be made available on case by case considerations.

Proper citation: Texas A and M University Laboratory for Synthetic Biologic Interactions Core Facility (RRID:SCR_022287) Copy   

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