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Core provides instrumentation and technical assistance to research programs utilizing Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). Available for consultation and service.

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Core facility that creates transgenic and gene-targeted mice using pronuclear microinjection, targeted ES cell microinjection, and CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing. Offers mouse rederivation services to create specific pathogen free mice or to rederive cryopreserved mouse lines. Additionally, embryo and sperm cryopreservation services are available to provide long-term storage of valuable mouse strains or stocks. Services include:Pronuclear Microinjection,ES Cell Microinjection,ES Cell Electroporation CRISPR/Cas9,In Vitro Fertilization,Sperm Cryopreservation,Embryo Cryo,Embryo Rederivation.

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• 7 years ago - submitted by Edyta Vieth

Core provides light microscopy instrumentation, microscopy training and education and can provide assistance with experiment design, data acquisition, and image analysis. Provides training for users.Services include:Fluorescence imaging (up to 5 colors) Brightfield, phase contrast, and DIC imaging;High speed imaging (over 100 frames per second);Automated imaging, including multiwell plates;Super-resolution imaging (SIM / STORM / PALM);Single molecule imaging;3D confocal imaging;Gigapixel image stitching;Live cell time lapse imaging;Photoactivation and photobleaching;Light sheet imaging of cleared tissues.

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• 7 years ago - submitted by Edyta Vieth

Core provides equipment and training dedicated to high resolution imaging in life sciences. Facility includes Transmission Electron Microscope, a Scanning Electron Microscope, three Fluorescence Microscopes, Fluorescence Stereomicroscope, four Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopes,Multiphoton Microscope, and software for image analysis.Maintains equipment for sample preparation, including critical point dryer, sputter coater, and microtomes for ultrathin sectioning. Listed within CoresRI.org.

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Core offers variety of experimental platforms to facilitate genomics research. Accredited as Duke Shared Resource facility offers experience with genetic, genomic and epigenomic study design and technology, working closely with researchers to customize experiments to meet their needs. Applications include 10x Genomics NGS library generation for both single cell and gDNA experiments, DNA methylation microarrays, SNP genotyping and copy number microarrays, and Taqman targeted SNP genotyping.

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Core provides rodent colony management. IVS staff oversee maintenance, breeding, weaning, identification, and record keeping of mouse and rat colonies. Core offers sample collection, sample administration, and testing of drug compounds in rodents. Services include Colony Management,Technical Procedures,Drug Testing.

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Center for Personalized Cancer Therapy Genomics Core offers sequencing services on Illumina HiSeq 2500 (v4; 1TB enabled) and Illumina MiSeq platforms, library preparation from DNA and RNA and sample QC services.Please create an iLab account to be able to use services.

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• 7 years ago - submitted by Edyta Vieth

Core provides next-generation sequencing capabilities using Illumina MiSeq. Helps with experimental design, quality control analysis, library preparation, and data analysis. MiSeq desktop sequencer allows to access applications such as targeted gene sequencing, metagenomics, small genome sequencing, targeted gene expression, amplicon sequencing, and HLA typing.MiSeq is capable of delivering up to 15 Gb of output with 25 million sequencing reads and 2x300 basepair read lengths.

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• 7 years ago - submitted by Edyta Vieth

Core performs non-radioactive, RNA in situ hybridization (ISH) on tissue sections. Provides services including: collecting animal tissue specimens, preparation of frozen and paraffin sections, preparation of RNA probes from customer templates, conducting high-throughput ISH, and documentation and quantification of expression patterns by microscopy. We also do X-gal and Cresyl Violet staining on sections. For human studies, customers must provide tissue sections.

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• 7 years ago - submitted by Edyta Vieth

Core provides servises including:Immunohistochemistry,Image analysis,Quantitative microscopy,Histology,Luminex cell based multiplex assay,Comparative pathology consultation.Offers experience, expertise and instrumentation across all platforms. HIC utilizes automated immunohistochemistry stainers which provide efficiency and consistency as well as standardization of protocols across studies of all sizes.

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Core specializes in cell, protein, and small molecules analysis as well as cell culture techniques. Services include:2-D gel electrophoresis, 2-D DIGE, LC-MS/MS, HPLC, flow cytometry, fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS), cell and tissue culture, and immortalization of cell lines. Our staff works closely with investigators to help design, perform, and analyze experiments.Offers training and assistance in flow cytometry, tissue culture, and operation many of our walk-up instruments.Instruments:Cell Sorter: FACS Aria III, BD Biosciences;Flow Cytometers, analyzers:C6, Accuri/BD Biosciences;Novocyte 3000, ACEA Biosciences;software for analysis: FSC Express, DeNovo software;LC-MS/MS: 6460 Triple Quadrupole, Agilent;Typhoon Trio Scanner, GE Lifesciences;Blood Analyzer: Hemavet 950, Drew Scientific.Plate Readers:;Victor Nivo 5F, Perkin Elmer;Luminometer: Centro XS, Berthold.Services:Cell Sorting (FACS);2-D gel electrophoresis/2D-DIGE;LC-MS/MS analysis of compounds; Cell immortilization.

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• 7 years ago - submitted by Edyta Vieth

Core mission is to ensure quality and regulatory compliance of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center�s clinical trials investigational products and Investigational New Drug (IND) applications, and to promote efficiency in our drug development projects, through combination of advisory, project management, and quality assurance (QA) oversight services.

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• 7 years ago - submitted by Edyta Vieth

Microscopy core specializing in laser based fluorescence techniques. Offers training and expertise in 20 different microscope systems, including live cell and in vivo imaging, laser scanning (LSM) and spinning disk (SDC) confocal, multi-photon (2p), fluorescent lifetime imaging (FLIM), light-sheet microscopy (SPIM), super resolution (Airyscan), slide scanning and patterned illumination for optogenetic manipulation and readout. Provides offline computer analysis workstations for image processing, visualization and analysis, including GPU workstations. MIC operates in 3 different buildings on campus, with primary locations in Life Sciences Addition (LSA), North-side core in Barker Hall, and small outpost in Li Ka Shing Center for Biomedical and Health Sciences (LKS).Provides equipment in categories:Confocal and multi photon laser scanning microscopes,Spinning disk confocal microscopes,Lightsheet (SPIM) microscopes,Epifluorescence/widefield scopes and Computer workstations.

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• 7 years ago - submitted by Edyta Vieth

Core located on campus of UC Davis, providing fully customized support for scientific research using genetically altered mice. Provides access to develop, plan, execute, and analyze research project involving genetically-altered mice. Provides description of project, including alternative approaches, accurate timelines, and cost estimates.Provides regular and informative communication throughout project, including email updates on completion of each milestone. Project progress can be followed at each stage by viewing detailed information anytime by accessing our online and secure project tracking system (PTS) available 24 hours a day.

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Core supports cytogenetic analysis of cells from human and research animal sources. Range of chromosome analysis techniques are ranging from basic G-banded karyotyping, to 24-color Spectral Karyotyping (SKY), as well as Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH) mapping of cloned DNAs.Services include:Karyotype characterization of new cell lines,Confirmation of cell line identity or stability,Karyotype screening of ES cells prior to transgenesis,Mapping of transgene integration sites,Chromosome or locus copy number enumeration,Publication-quality illustrations.Cytogenetic techniques available:Short-term cell culture,Metaphase chromosome preparation,G-banded karyotyping.FISH techniques available:DNA labeling for custom probe generation (for FISH projects),DNA amplification by DOP-PCR,Chromosome painting,FISH mapping (on chromosomes, interphase nuclei or DNA fibers),Tissue FISH (paraffin or frozen sections),Immuno-FISH (DNA FISH combined with fluorescent immunostaining) , Spectral karyotyping (SKY),Q-FISH (measurement of telomere lengths).

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• 7 years ago - submitted by Edyta Vieth

Core facility for high throughput services covering the areas of Capillary Sequencing, Mouse Genotyping, SNP Genotyping, Clinical Diagnostic Sequencing, Cell Line Identification, Gene Expression Analysis and DNA/RNA extraction.

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• 7 years ago - submitted by Edyta Vieth

Core provides researchers with equipment and expertise required for multi-dimensional imaging of cells and tissues at high resolution and to perform quantitative image analysis. Resources include widefield, confocal, multi-photon, TIRF, super-resolution and electron microscopy, as well as equipment for live cell imaging and image analysis. Services include sample preparation, imaging, molecular localization, and image analysis. Provides training, technical support, sample preparation, imaging assistance, collaboration and consultation.

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Core used to develop custom monoclonal antibodies and obtain large scale quantities of existing ones for experiments. Core provides cell line distribution service and tests samples for mycoplasma contamination.

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• 7 years ago - submitted by Edyta Vieth

Core Facility was closed in November 2016. Services of shRNA Core were redistibuted to other existing facilities at Einstein.Gene Modulation Services: CRISPR, RNAi and ORF. CRISPR-Cas9 services for cell lines will now be performed in Gene Modification Facility. Gene Modification Facility already offers CRISPR services for genetic modification of mice and will utilize this scientific expertise to provide CRISPR services for the gene modification of cell lines as well. You can access these services through core's site in iLab.The human and mouse whole genome shRNA library has been relocated to the Molecular Cytogenetic Core. The core staff will pull requested shRNA and ORF clones from our collection for investigators. You can access this service through the core's site in iLab.Access and operation of the Operetta instrument for high-content imaging will now be coordinated through the Macromolecular Therapeutics Development Facility (MTDF). You can access this service through the core's site in iLab. Lentivirus prep from shRNA and CRSPR constructs can be obtained from our Gene Therapy Core from clones obtained from the Molecular Cytogenetic Core. You can access this service through the core's site in iLab.

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• 7 years ago - submitted by Edyta Vieth

Core provides access to electron microscopy equipment and services which includes AFS 2 Freeze Substitution robot,Denton DV502 Carbon Evaporator,JEOL JEM 1010,JEOL JEM 1400plus,JEOL JEM 3200FS,Polaron E5100 sputter coater,Vitrobot Mk3,Wohlwend High Pressure Freezer. Users have to be included on user e-mail lists and have iLab account in order to use core.

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