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Core provides cell cultures (mammalian and insect), media, supplies and expertise and consultation regarding cell culture needs, media, and experimental design.Provides tested media, serum, and cell lines at exceptionally low prices, large scale production of cells, expansion and harvesting of hybridoma lines,cryopreservation of cell lines, Cell Authentication by STR analysis provided in conjunction with DNA Sequencing Facility, Mycoplasma screeening,Use of 2 laminar flow hoods for mammalian or insect cell manipulation.

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• SciCrunch
• 7 years ago - submitted by Edyta Vieth

Core offers imaging modalities, techniques, and services for in vivo imaging of small animals and ex vivo imaging of tissue/organ specimens. iSAIRR sub-cores feature magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy (MRIS); optical imaging (bioluminescence and fluorescence); positron emission tomography, single photon emission computed tomography, and computed tomography (PET/SPECT/CT).Services include Assistance with experimental design,Assisted and/or independent image acquisition,Veterinary support for all imaging modalities,Assistance with data processing and interpretation.

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• SciCrunch
• 7 years ago - submitted by Edyta Vieth

Shared macromolecular x-ray crystallography facility provides instruments and expertise for screening, optimizing, imaging, growing, and storing crystals of biological macromolecules. The X-Ray Facility coordinates single crystal x-ray diffraction data collection at third generation synchrotron x-ray source using FSU's membership at the National Synchrotron Light Source II at Brookhaven National Lab, Upton, NY. XRF also offers custom buffer preparation, optimization, and crystal set-up using multi-well format crystallization blocks and plates.XRF has ARI Crystal Gryphon robot, Formulatrix Rock Imager, Formulator 16, Rock Maker software, RUMED incubator, Cryo storage and shipping dewars, Leica S8 AP0 Zoom microscope and other amenities.

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• SciCrunch
• 7 years ago - submitted by Edyta Vieth

Core provides production of mouse models to support fundamental and translational research. Provides transgenic, gene targeting,DNA microinjection services, CRISPR/Cas9 microinjection, ES cell manipulation and other microinjection services to generate transgenic mice, knock-in/knock-out mice and chimeric mice harboring select genetic mutations. Other services include mouse sperm cryopreservation and recovery, in vitro fertilization (IVF), rederivation of pathogen free mouse lines and derivation of mouse embryonic stem cell lines. Provides general consultations on experimental designs and vectors for gene modification-related projects, DNA preparation, recombinant ES clones, mouse genotyping, colony breeding and husbandry, customize services as requested to support development of animal models for modeling human diseases.

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• SciCrunch
• 7 years ago - submitted by Edyta Vieth

Core provides imaging capabilities, including magnetic resonance imaging, magnetoencephalolgraphy, electroencephalography, magnetocardiography, and ultrasound,expertise in cognitive neuroscience, neurobiology, biomedical physics, and computing, together with support team of technologists, nurses, research associates, and research assistants. Through strong collaborations, these individuals assist with study design, collection of data, analysis, and interpretation of results. HBIC supports investigators with new technique development, feasibility studies, pilot funding, preparing grant applications and manuscripts, and compliance. Carries out investigator-initiated research and research/clinical trials sponsored by public and private agencies. Offers education and training.

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• SciCrunch
• 7 years ago - submitted by Edyta Vieth

Core provides access to NMR technology. Users can collect their own data, facility staff can do it all for you, or collaborative projects can be developed. Provides training in instrument operation and can offer advice for data analysis or project feasibility. Facility houses two 600 MHz Bruker Avance III spectrometers with cryogenically cooled probes.

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• SciCrunch
• 7 years ago - submitted by Edyta Vieth

Core provides training to use latest episomal techniques to reprogram, expand and characterize human and mice iPS cells from skin or blood tissues of healthy subjects and diseased patients. Develops capability to differentiate iPS cells into specific somatic cells, such as neutrons, cardiomyocytes, and hepatocytes.

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• SciCrunch
• 7 years ago - submitted by Edyta Vieth

Core provides preclinical and clinical imaging instrumentation and techniques.Preclinical services include Bioluminescence,Fluorescence,In situ cryoimaging,Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI),Positron Emission Tomography (PET),Radiochemistry Synthesis, Scintigraphy,Ultrasound,X-ray / Computed Tomography (CT) / micro CT,Image Processing / Quantification clinical research imaging systems. Clinical services include Comprehensive MR imaging research services, Dedicated Siemens Skyra 3T MRI scanner, Large animal preclinical studies, or clinical human research may be conducted,Structural and functional brain scanning can be performed with Avotec LCD Projection System, Coodination of access to PET and CT scanners for additional preclinical and human imaging studies. Core includes PET radiopharmaceutical core facility. Core staff provide radiochemistry synthesis.

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• SciCrunch
• 7 years ago - submitted by Edyta Vieth

Facility serves as specialized laboratory performing correlative assays for cancer-based clinical trials. Participates in project development to assist in assay selection and optimization prior to study initiation. Offers pick-up service for specimens from patients at U of C Hospital or outpatient clinics, and process samples as indicated for assays being performed. For some studies, isolation and freezing of peripheral blood lymphocytes for analysis at later date is performed, while for others immediate staining of whole blood for specific cell surface markers of interest is carried out. Prepares clinical grade products, such as peptide vaccines, for administration into patients.Assays performed include ELISA, ELISPOT, tetramer binding assays, detection of cell surface markers by flow cytometry, and biochemical assays such as Western Blots, RNA extraction from tumor biopsies and either real time RT-PCR for specific transcripts or preparation of samples for gene expression profiling. Facility is equipped with MACSQuant Flow Cytometer, ELISA microplate reader, ELISPOT reader, PCR thermocyclers, CO2 incubators, biosafety cabinets, centrifuges, and equipment for Western blot analysis. Performs assays on human samples but consideration will be given to expanding these services to mouse-model systems.

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• SciCrunch
• 7 years ago - submitted by Edyta Vieth

Core provides access to biophysics equipment, integral to research community at University of Chicago.Provides tools, training, and assistance for quantitative analysis of macromolecules and their interactions. Instruments include Seahorse XFe-96 Extracellular Flux Analyzer,Jasco J-1500 CD Spectrometer,Synergy Neo HST Plate Reader,Wyatt DAWN HELEOS II SLS,Wyatt DynaPro Plate Reader DLS,Wyatt DynaPro NanoStar DLS,HORIBA Fluorolog-3,Microcal iTC200,Molecular Imager,Bio-Rad ProteOn XPR to Biacore 8K,Agilent 8453 Spectrophotometer. Core provides staff assistance in conducting experiments.

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• SciCrunch
• 7 years ago - submitted by Edyta Vieth

Facility provides high throughput cell- and non-cell-based screening. Has number of validated cell lines and variety of small molecule or siRNA screening libraries available to investigators.

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• SciCrunch
• 7 years ago - submitted by Edyta Vieth

Core provides training, assistance and services in light microscopy, electron microscopy and image analysis. UNC core facility that is part of Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, and are light microscopy core for Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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• SciCrunch
• 7 years ago - submitted by Edyta Vieth

Core provides DNA sequencing services including DNA extraction, cell line identification, microsatellite analysis, and antibody sequencing,DNA Sequencing, Monoclonal Antibody Sequencing,Nucleic Acid Quantification,PCR Machine Hire,Real-Time PCR Robotic Liquid Handling,Taqman SNP Analysis.

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• SciCrunch
• 7 years ago - submitted by Edyta Vieth

Core facility that conducts fee for service mass spectrometry-based non-targeted and targeted metabolomic studies. The facility serves and partners with both on- and off-campus clients.

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• SciCrunch
• 7 years ago - submitted by Edyta Vieth

Core provides instrumentation and proteomics expertise to Brown University and Rhode Island-EPSCoR scientific communities and training in emerging proteomic techniques. Mass Spectrometry proteomics resources and services are provided by COBRE Center for Cancer Research Development (CCRD) at Rhode Island Hospital: Proteomics Core.

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• SciCrunch
• 7 years ago - submitted by Edyta Vieth

Facility maintains instrumentation, provides hands-on training to new users, experimental design expertise, assistance with data analysis and support for incorporating NMR into grants and manuscripts. NMR spectrometers are available at 800 MHz, 700 MHz, 500 MHz and 400 MHz (2), corresponding to magnetic field strengths ranging from 18.8 T to 9.4 T. Data processing and analysis software is available on workstations in NMR Facility. The facility supports scientific inquiry in research areas such as structural biology, organic chemistry, natural products analysis and environmental studies.

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• SciCrunch
• 7 years ago - submitted by Edyta Vieth

Core provides services including Peptide Synthesis and Purification,Protein/Peptide Sequence Analysis,DNA Synthesis and Purification,Sanger DNA Sequencing,Next Generation Sequencing.

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• SciCrunch
• 7 years ago - submitted by Edyta Vieth

Core provides services and advanced instrumentation support for nucleic acid (DNA and RNA) analysis, high-throughput next-generation sequencing, including solutions for sample processing such as nucleic-acid isolation, nucleic-acid quantitative and qualitative analysis, NGS library preparation, quantitative-PCR analysis, etc. Provides sample processing and library preparation such as whole genome sequencing, shotgun metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, targeted amplicon sequencing, RNA-Seq, ChIP-Seq, Exome Sequencing, Methyl-seq, Single Cell Genomics, etc. Facility accepts samples and will perform requested analysis. Offers training to users to conduct experimentation.

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• SciCrunch
• 7 years ago - submitted by Edyta Vieth

Provides immunology assays, expert consultation, and education to UCSF and global research community. CIL specializes in developing immunology research tools, and initiating and stimulating innovative research projects to address emerging questions in immunologic diseases including HIV pathogenesis.Services include:Isolation of PBMC for staining, cell sorting, or viable cryopreservation;Isolation of mucosal mononuclear cells (MMC) from mucosal tissue biopsies;Immunomagnetic bead isolation of untouched cell populations for functional studies;Immunophenotyping of whole blood, PBMC, MMC and cerebrospinal fluid for: NK, B and T cells percentages, and their subsets, including maturation, trafficking, senescence, activation, in vivo proliferation and chemokine receptor expression;Flow cytometric functional assays, including NK cell function, antigen-specific CD4+ and CD8+ T cell cytokine expression, degranulation and proliferation;Evaluation of T cell signaling by phosflow using monoclonal antibodies specific for phosphorylated protein;Training and Support;Flow Cytometry Training Course;Three-hour lecture and lab course designed to cover basics of flow cytometry including:Fluorescence emission and detection,Fluidics,Operation,Panel design,Controls.

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• SciCrunch
• 7 years ago - submitted by Edyta Vieth

Database that annotates SNPs with known and predicted regulatory elements in intergenic regions of H. sapiens genome. Known and predicted regulatory DNA elements include regions of DNAase hypersensitivity, binding sites of transcription factors, and promoter regions that have been biochemically characterized to regulation transcription. Source of these data include public datasets from GEO, ENCODE project, and published literature.

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• RRID-Legacy
• 7 years ago - by Anonymous