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http://utep.eagle-i.net/i/00000134-aa23-3d2b-bfc0-fe9780000000

Core facility that provides the following services: DNA Sequencing Service, DNA/protein microarray printing. The DNA Analysis Core Facility supports researchers in their nucleic acid-based research studies on a 24/7 basis. The facility provides access to a wide range of genomic research tools including: DNA sequencing; microsatellite and fragment length polymorphism analysis; quantitative and real-time PCR; microarray analysis; and sophisticated nucleic acid analysis software. The DNA Analysis Core Facility services are available to external researchers from the RCMI program and other institutions for a nominal fee.

Proper citation: UTEP DNA Analysis Core Facility (RRID:SCR_010141) Copy   

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http://utep.eagle-i.net/i/00000134-aa24-006d-bfc0-fe9780000000

The long-term goal of the Statistical Consulting Laboratory (SCL) is to be a regional resource for the statistical support of basic science research, clinical or population based research, and evaluation of interventions designed to address issues of health and health disparities in the region''s population. As a major component of the Border Biomedical Research Center (BBRC), the Statistical Consulting Lab will continue to serve as a focal point from which all BBRC participants may obtain statistical and computing support for both their research and for the education of students in the graduate programs of the Biological Sciences Department. Statistical support is provided by a Ph.D. level staff statistician and five resource statisticians (counting the SCL core director) in the Department of Mathematical Sciences.

Proper citation: UTEP Statistical Consulting Laboratory (RRID:SCR_010142) Copy   

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http://utsa.eagle-i.net/i/00000135-783e-3187-d7c8-cf3780000000

The new Biophysics facility is committed towards providing computational biology tools and software designed to study the physical phenomena underlying the behavior of biological systems. Shortly, this facility will be furnished with a 6-quadcore server and 4 workstations with high resolution graphics capabilities and support for many simultaneous remote users. All these computing resources will be linked via 10GB optical wires. On the other hand, the Departmental network provides high speed access to the University Computer Center main-ports and Internet. As an extension of its functionality and performance, this facility will also share resources with the Computational Biology innovative at the Biology Department. A major goal is devoted to establishing the connection between this facility and the supercomputers at the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) at 10GB data rate. This facility is currently used by the computational and theoretical biophysics researchers at the Department of Physics to study the properties of biomolecules that are strongly affected by their surrounding aqueous and ionic environment.

Proper citation: UTSA Biophysics Facility (RRID:SCR_010143) Copy   

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http://utsa.eagle-i.net/i/00000135-5d41-3cac-d7c8-cf3780000000

These laboratories are dedicated to ''Cellular and Tissue Engineering'' research activities which focus on in vitro studies of mammalian cell and protein interactions with material substrates, biomaterials (including nanostructured ones), biocompatibility, and the effect of select biochemical and biophysical (specifically, sustained and cyclic pressure and electrical) stimuli on mammalian cell function pertinent to new tissue formation and regeneration.

Proper citation: UTSA Cellular and Tissue Engineering Laboratory (RRID:SCR_010144) Copy   

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http://utsa.eagle-i.net/i/00000135-f9b6-93ba-3c2e-1e5380000000

The High Performance Computing Center/Computational Biology Initiative (HPC/CBI) is a new interdisciplinary initiative at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) and the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) which was launched in January 2005. The overall goal of the initiative is to build infrastructure to significantly advance collaborative interdisciplinary bioscience research in San Antonio.

Proper citation: UTSA Computational Biology Initiative (RRID:SCR_010145) Copy   

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http://eagle-i.ea.vanderbilt.edu/i/00000139-2ff7-d10c-dacb-da6080000000

The objectives of the physiology core are to establish average values and normal ranges for physiologic parameters of renal function in mice, and to develop novel assays of mouse kidney structure and function. Our goal is to provide valuable institutional and national shared resources to facilitate better understanding of kidney diseases and treatments.

Proper citation: Vanderbilt Mouse Kidney Physiology Core Lab (RRID:SCR_010193) Copy   

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https://www.wistar.org/resources/flow-cytometry-facility/

Core facility that provides the following services: Immunophenotyping, Fluorescent protein expression analysis, Cell-cycle analysis, Functional assay service, Non-infectious cell sorting, BSL2+ biohazardous cell sorting, Flow cytometry consultation service, Flow cytometry training and ongoing advice, Flow cytometry data management service, Flow cytometry collaboration facilitation, Flow cytometer access. The Wistar Institute Flow Cytometry Shared Resource provides flow cytometric services, training, advice, and support for the use of flow cytometric techniques by Wistar Cancer Center investigators, as well as the greater basic research community.

Proper citation: Wistar Flow Cytometry Core Facility (RRID:SCR_010195) Copy   

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http://eagle-i.ea.vanderbilt.edu/i/00000139-1120-feb3-dacb-da6080000000

The Rat Neurobehavioral Core provides equipment, training and consulting for Vanderbilt personnel who are interested in studying rat models of both neurological and psychiatric disorders. Examples of assays available for research in rats include models of anxiety, depression, drug abuse, learning and memory, cognition, attention, social interaction, pain, motor activity and coordination. Investigators can employ the latest technology in video capture and software-based analysis of behavior. Additionally, the facility offers a 24 hr/day home cage monitoring system that includes measurement of sleep EEG and core body temperature. A surgical suite is available, outfitted with a wide variety of equipment such as standard rat stereotaxic frames and a stereo-microscope, as well as various perfusion tables. Housing takes place inside the facility?s vivarium, which is Virus-Antibody free.

Proper citation: Vanderbilt Rat Neurobehavioral Laboratory (RRID:SCR_010196) Copy   

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http://eagle-i.ea.vanderbilt.edu/i/00000139-a23d-093e-b4bd-8a1180000000

The Tissue Core laboratory provides direct proteome profiling and protein imaging of intact tissues by MALDI-MS. The Core also provides proteome profiling of biofluids by MALDI-MS as they pertain to a specific disease.

Proper citation: Vanderbilt Tissue Core Laboratory (RRID:SCR_010199) Copy   

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http://eagle-i.ea.vanderbilt.edu/i/00000139-10e8-f177-dacb-da6080000000

Core facility that provides the following services: Simple Protein Identification, Multidimensional Protein Identification Technology, 2D Difference Gel Electrophoresis (2D-DIGE). The Proteomics Laboratory provides state-of the-art MS instrumentation and analytical methods to analyze proteins and proteomes.

Proper citation: Vanderbilt Mass Spectrometry Research Center Proteomics Laboratory (RRID:SCR_010190) Copy   

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https://labnodes.vanderbilt.edu/community/profile/id/1133

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on October 30,2023. Core facility that provides training and expertise in nutrition/diet methodology to obtain valid and reliable assessment and analyses of dietary intakes, nutritional status, body composition and metabolism.

Proper citation: Vanderbilt Diabetes Research and Training Center Vanderbilt Diet Body Composition and Metabolism Core Facility (RRID:SCR_010191) Copy   

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http://eagle-i.ea.vanderbilt.edu/i/00000139-2ffc-7399-dacb-da6080000000

The overall goal of the Histology and Morphometry Core is 1) to provide a common facility and expertise for the broad spectrum of morphologic studies that may be required for interpretation of studies of various models of kidney disease and their response to interventions; 2) to provide tissue samples from existing archival specimens from various mouse and rat kidney disease models that may be used for exploration and characterization of expression patterns of various novel target molecules; and 3) to develop and enhance existing morphologic techniques to improve the ability of center investigators to localize specific molecules and tissue sections, and to interpret their significance based on the spatial localization and relationship to patterns of injury.

Proper citation: Vanderbilt Mouse Kidney Histology and Morphometry Core (RRID:SCR_010192) Copy   

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http://www.med.upenn.edu/genetics/dnaseq/index.shtml

Core facility that provides the following services: Large sequencing project support, Sanger sequencing service, High throughput DNA sequencing, Ion Torrent Personal Genome Machine sequencing, Template preparation and purification, Roche 454 sequencing, Sequence analysis and database search support, Construction of targeting vector for gene targeting, Genotyping and Fragment Analysis service, Molecular biology services, Mouse genotyping, and Ion Personal Genome Machine sequencing data analysis. The DNA Sequencing Facility provides long read, automated Sanger sequencing; microsatellite-based genotyping and fragment analysis; plasmid and BAC DNA preparation and purification; and related molecular biological services including PCR, cloning, sub-cloning, site-directed mutagenesis, and preparation of targeting vectors for gene targeting in mice. Core also provides services and support for analysis and interpretation of sequence data as well as the design of approaches to complex sequencing projects. For the last four years the facility has been providing Roche 454 sequencing service that includes library preparation, emulsion PCR and pyrosequencing for both genomic DNA and amplicons.

Proper citation: University of Pennsylvania Genomics Analysis Core (RRID:SCR_011061) Copy   

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http://www.mmc.edu/research/centers/research-centers/metrc/core-facilities.html

Core facility that aids investigators and trainees with high performance computation in proteomics, as well as other omics type applications needing efficient analysis of large-scale biological data sets. The ability to incorporate proteomics into translational and clinical biomedical research is critical for the discovery of therapeutic interventions and high fidelity biomarkers of disease and response to therapy. The Core provides state-of-the-art services, training, and bioinformatics-driven data analysis to the Meharry translational research community.

Proper citation: Meharry Proteomics Core (RRID:SCR_012179) Copy   

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http://nextgen.mgh.harvard.edu

Core facility that provides the following services: NextGen sequencing, Data Analysis. The NextGen Core is a collaboration between the Department of Molecular Biology, the Center for Human Genetics Research, the Center for Computational Biology, and the Executive Committee on Research (ECOR). Currently, the Core operates using a single Ilumina HiSeq instrument, accompanied by Illumina''''s cBot for cluster generation. This upgrade from our Genome Analyzer II doubled our capacity and greatly increased the data amount, quality, and stability over extra-long reads. The Core is located in the state-of-the-art Richard Simches Research Center on Cambridge St. as part of the MGH main campus in Boston. The many multi-investigator groups in the building - including those that study human genetics, stem cells, genomics, and more - make it the perfect location for the Core to service the researchers in those groups. The majority of customers come from MGH, but they also service customers at other academic medical centers and industry.

Proper citation: MGH NextGen Sequencing Core (RRID:SCR_012294) Copy   

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http://it.med.harvard.edu/ris

Core facility that positions digital imaging resources right where the research is being done: in Harvard Medical School''s quad-based basic science departments. The convenience of these locations makes it easy for researchers to access digital imaging expertise when faced with research imaging questions. This accessibility and convenience is supplemented by substantial web-based assistance, making Research Imaging Solutions a 24/7 resource. Seminars, Workshops and printed training materials guide faculty, students, post-docs and lab personnel on supported imaging hardware and software products. Supported hardware and software packages includes: Adobe products including Acrobat, Photoshop, and Illustrator; ACD Canvas; Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint and Excel; film recorders, slide and flatbed scanners, and color output devices such as color laser printers, poster printers and photo quality printers.

Proper citation: HMS Research Imaging Solutions (RRID:SCR_012302) Copy   

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http://www.neurodiscovery.harvard.edu/research/neurobehavior_laboratory.html

Core facility that provides the following services: Surgery/necropsy service. Mouse models have become a popular and successful approach to elucidating the physiological and pathological roles of individual genes and are truly crucial to accelerate the development of effective treatments and cures for Alzheimer''''s, Parkinson''''s, ALS, MS and other neurodegenerative diseases. The increasing demand for mouse behavioral studies within the neuroscience community has led the Harvard NeuroDiscovery Center to develop a major new, state of the art mouse behavior laboratory, located in the Longwood medical area and carefully designed to meet the exacting standards required for this type of work. The NeuroBehavior Laboratory (NBL) will provide the Harvard community and other investigators access to a broad range of reliable behavioral/cognitive tests necessary to analyze and interpret the impact of a genetic, surgical or pharmacologic manipulation on specific behaviors. They can provide: * Assistance with experimental design. * Support for grant applications that have a significant component of mouse neurobehavioral research. * Full, fee-for-service, mouse behavioral testing services. * Training in all aspects of mouse neurobehavioral testing. * Assistance with data analysis and interpretation.

Proper citation: HNDC NeuroBehavior Laboratory Core (RRID:SCR_012396) Copy   

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http://microscopy.dfci.harvard.edu

Core facility that provides state-of-the-art imaging microscopy technology for fixed and live cells, tissues and multi-photon animal imaging along with scientific and technical expertise to assist in experimental design and optimal image collection. Imaging techniques available include Standard fluorescence, Live-cell long term imaging, Confocal, Deconvolution, Fluorescence spectral detection, TIRF, FRET, Calcium imaging, Multi-photon, and Fluorescence lifetime imaging. Available equipment includes: Yokogawa spinning disk confocal microscope (Andor), Leica SP5 laser scanning confocal with a white light laser, Zeiss 710 confocal/multi-photon, Nikon inverted widefield fluorescence microscope. Other services include training on all equipment, consultation about various imaging techniques and assistance with image analysis. In addition, staff are available to assist with troubleshooting regarding microscopes in individual research labs. All services are available on a fee basis, and equipment is available for either assisted use or unassisted use after training by core staff. NEW: The core has established a collaboration with Rockland Immunochemicals to provide free, trial-size samples of primary and secondary antibodies that may be useful in your experiments.

Proper citation: DFCI Confocal and Light Microscopy Core Facility (RRID:SCR_012314) Copy   

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http://cancer.dartmouth.edu/res/transgenics_genetic.html

Core facility that provides the following services: Cigarette smoke exposure analysis service, Oocyte injection for transgenic animal production, Transgenic mice consultation, Generation of chimeric mice from ES cells, Transgenic lines establishment, Genotyping service, Tail biopsies and other services, Humanized mice production. The mission of the TGCSR is to support the generation and utilization of genetically modified mice by members of the Dartmouth research community. The support starts with intellectual support in planning and designing transgenic experiments provided by consultation with the TGCSR director. The TGCSR is now able to offer not only assistance with design of genetic constructs but also the production of genetic constructs for use in transgenic animal production through recombineering in either yeast or E. coli. TGCSR provides a full range of ES cell manipulation services. The tasks of manipulating the mouse embryo are fully provided by the TGCSR either in house or through an established relationship with the University of Vermont. Jackson labs is now providing cryopreservation services to protect and preserve valuable transgenic mouse lines. The TGCSR can also provide genotyping and mouse husbandry services. As currently organized, the TGCSR can provide the full range of services required to design, generate and maintain transgenic mouse lines. TGCSR currently maintains two specialized transgenic lines that express Cre or Flp in the germline for genetic manipulation of transgene/knockouts in vivo. TGCSR has a fully equipped embryo manipulation laboratory in the Borwell animal facility and an adjoining 4 room suite of mouse husbandry rooms.

Proper citation: Dartmouth Transgenics and Genetic Constructs Shared Resource (RRID:SCR_012443) Copy   

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http://cccb.dfci.harvard.edu

Core facility that provides the following services: Microarray and other genomic data analysis, MiSeq. The Center provides broad-based support for the generation, analysis, and interpretation of genomic and other large-scale data in the context of basic, clinical and translational research. The CCCB has three primary elements. * The CCCB sequencing facility offers a wide range of services to assist in the design and execution of next-generation sequencing projects. Utilizing the Illumina (Solexa) sequencing technology, they currently support a number of applications inlcuding ChIP-Seq, RNA-Seq, whole genome, whole exome, and targeted re-sequencing. * The analytical services and support platform aims to provide state-of-the-art assistance in the collection, management, analysis, and interpretation of large-scale data with a focus on data generated using ''''omic technologies. In addition, they offer software, services, and training designed to assist investigators in advancing their research. * The CCCB research program is focused on development of new methods for improving analysis and interpretation of genomic data through integration of diverse data types with the goal of creating open-source software tools to be made freely-available to the research community.

Proper citation: DFCI Center for Cancer Computational Biology (RRID:SCR_012688) Copy   

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