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Core facility that provides the following services: Solid state studies service.

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Core facility that provides the following services: Image acquisition training. The TEM laboratory provides access to ultrastructural analysis of biological specimens via a Jeol 100 CX transmission electron microscope. The TEM is equipped with AMT 4 MP digital camera to facilitate image acquisition and 3D reconstruction from serial sections. In addition, to conventional EM procedures of in situ and cell culture specimens the laboratory also offers imunnogold labeling and the visualization of fluorescent dyes after photoconversion.

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Core facility that provides the following services: Nucleic acid sequencing service, Real-Time PCR services, Cell culture service, Protein quantitation assay, Nucleic acid estimation service, Fusion protein purification and expression service, Transfection service, Site-directed mutagenesis service, Primer design service, Gel electrophoresis service, Polymerase chain reaction service. The Protein and Nucleic Acid Core Facility (PNACF) aids in the transition from classical to molecular analysis of the problems being addressed by faculty members. PNACF focuses on faculty training, seminars, training on specialized molecular biology techniques, protein expression and protein purification and characterization.

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THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on January 26,2026. The facility offers microscope-based systems that allow the assessment of cellular responses, such as calcium signaling with fast temporal resolution. The facility offers 1) Confocal imaging services; 2) Brightfield, darkfield, phase contrast, Nomarski and epi-fluorescence imaging; 3) High spatial and temporal resolution imaging, 4) Collection of serial sections (Deconvolution capabilities) and 5) Morphometric analysis.

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Core facility that provides the following services: Qualitative measure of neuronal death, Computerized image analysis. The goal of the facility is to assist UCC investigators in the use of cultured neurons, glias and organotypic cultures. The cultures are used for patch clamping after in vitro treatments with drugs of addiction or inhibitors and for in vitro models of neurodegenerative diseases. The core facility consists of a coordinator and a technician. Neuronal cultures are prepared from fetal cortex, hippocampus or astrocytes from cerebral cortex.

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Core facility that provides the following services: Immunocytochemistry service. The immunocytochemistry laboratory specializes in the qualitative identification and localization of cells bearing selective markers by employing specific antibodies to these molecules.

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Core facility that provides the following services: HIV and HCV viral load extraction, Amplification and detection of HCV and HIV viral load, HIV-1 and HCV drug resistance genotyping, Neurotoxicity and neuroprotection assays, PBMC antiviral assay, MAGI antiviral assay, HIV-1 Tat inhibition assay, HIV p24 measurement service, Cytokine/Chemokine measurement, Hormone measurement, NF-kB expression induction assay, Detection of TH1, TH2, Treg, and TH17 cytokine profiles in T lymphocytes subsets, Immunophenotyping, intracellular cytokines/chemokines and apoptosis assay service, B and T cell immune activation, function, proliferation and differentiation assays, Macrophage function assay, Cell viability, cell proliferation and cytotoxicity, Cell cycle analysis, Inflammation and oxidative stress Calcium mobilization, kinase activation, and signal transduction, Gene expression service, Apoptosis test, In vivo/in vitro cytotoxicity measurement, Plaque and colony formation counting, Inflammation antibody array service, Apoptosis antibody array service, Angiogenesis antibody array, Protein and gene expression study, Standardized imaging of 2D gel. The laboratory supports research in the areas of HIV/AIDS and substances of abuse. Specialized facilities are made available to researchers for scientific studies in fields of immunology, drugs of abuse, HIV/AIDS and related infectious diseases. The core lab provides researchers with assays for nucleic acids detection, virus genotyping, flow cytometric phenotyping, lymphocyte proliferation, cytotoxic and non-cytotoxic activity, cytokine and chemokine determinations, and drugs of abuse quantification.

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Core facility that provides the following services: Cell cycle analysis with live or dead cells, Apoptosis analysis service, Calcium flux analysis service, Cell population isolation service. The of the goal of the Immunology Core of MCI, which functions as a fee-for-service facility, is to provide the Hawaii community with a service-oriented facility to meet the needs in the FACS research areas. We are equipped with BD FACSAria, BD FACSCalibur, GuavaEAsyCytePlus, Luminex 200, Beckman-Coulter ViCell, CTL-ImmunoSpot S5 Core Analyzer, Bio-Rad and BioTek ELx808 ELISA readers and washers, Faxitron compact 43855D x-ray irradiation system, and Faxitron x-ray CP160 for in vivo animal work.

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THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on January 26,2026. Core facility that provides the following services: Research support, Research Training. The DMSRSU provides study design, data management, quality assurance, and statistical analysis support for UCC researchers. The DMSRSU has a strong infrastructure which includes the following subunits: Data Abstraction and Management; Data Entry; Quality Control; Data Analysis and Consultant; and Administrative and Computer Systems. Each of these subunits consists of experienced professionals readily available to assist researchers and to provide data management and statistical research support to investigators. In addition, the DMSRSU counts on a highly experienced and reliable consulting team.

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Core facility that provides the following services: Protein separation service, 2D gel production, Analysis of protein distribution of 2D gel, Standardized imaging of 2D gel, Mass spectrometry analysis service, Desalting, Trypsin Digestion. The mission of the UCC Biomedical Proteomic Facility is to accelerate discovery by giving UCC investigators access to cutting edge mass spectrometry are rapidly advancing and requires considerable technical expertise and expensive equipments. To keep UCC scientists competitive, new technologies will be incorporated into the facility as soon as possible to meet the needs. The facility is open to all investigators on collaboration or a fee-for-service basis. User fees will be adjusted depending on demand and to keep costs competitive.

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Core facility that provides the following services: Free movement behavioral testing data acquisition and analysis service, Small animal vital sign evaluation. The Behavioral Testing Facility was created to facilitate the development of neuroscience research at the Universidad Central del Caribe recognizing the importance of behavioral testing. The facility has two mayor components: A) the equipment infrastructure and B) the technical support division. The facility offers equipment for remote behavior visualization (RBV).

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The primary research of the laboratory aims at understanding the role of Rho-subfamily small GTPases, in particular Rac1A, as pivotal regulators of actin filament dynamics and redox homeostasis in central nervous system (CNS) neurons. A second project addresses neuronal stem cells and their generation, functional integration, and elimination in the adult male wild songbird Junco hyemalis.

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Core facility that provides the following services: Data quality control and management service. The Nutrition and Physical Activity Core supports multidisciplinary research requiring dietary and/or physical activity assessment, as well as provide nutritional sciences expertise. The NPA Core offers a range of services including high-quality dietary assessment, active collaboration in the design, implementation, and analysis of nutrition-related research. In addition to supporting the needs of CAHNR projects, the NPA Core will also actively promote and foster new research programs investigating the diet of Alaska Natives.

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Core facility that provides the following services: Data storage service, Confidentiality assistance service, Data entry service, Data importing service, Data extraction and monitoring service, ID linkage and tracking service, Quality control services, Database development and maintenance service. The EBC staff provide support for CANHR research projects in all data-related activities, including data entry, the development and management of databases, and generation of data related to field visits, analyses, and research proposals. It provides expertise in statistical and epidemiologic issues and is responsible for training seminars on the preparation of grants and publications.

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Ontology that facilitates representing the family health histories of persons related by biological and/or social family relationships (e.g. step, adoptive) who share genetic, behavioral, and/or environmental risk factors for disease. SWRL rules are included to compute 3 generations of biological relationships based on parentage and family history findings based on personal health findings.

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Core facility that provides the following services: Sample sequencing service, Sequencing service, Fragment analysis service, Real-time PCR training service. A staffed facility intended to keep UAF at the cutting edge of nucleic acid analysis in evolutionary biology, molecular biology, and wildlife and fisheries management. The Core Facility provides nucleic acid sample analysis, and maintenance and support for molecular instruments (some of which may be too expensive for individual labs to own) for both UAF and outside users.

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Core facility that provides the following services: Biological sample processing service, Research subject private information management service. The Community Engagement and Clinical Support Core facilitates and supports community-based participatory research by drawing on local community knowledge and scientific expertise to implement and evaluate culturally valid and effective approaches to research in Alaska Native communities. The functions of the core include: * Facilitating and sustaining community/CANHR partnerships by engaging the community in all phases of the research process. * Supporting researchers in the development and implementation of linguistically and culturally appropriate research protocols. * Providing technical capacity to collect clinical measures and biological samples. * Processing all biological specimens collected in the field and maintaining a secure biological storage facility for CANHR investigators and Alaska Native participants. The CECS Core supports CANHR''s central theme of community-based participatory research through strong and sustaining community partnerships with Alaska Native people.

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THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on October 30,2023. Core provides services and training in computational biology, bioinformatics, experimental design and statistical analysis to the RCMI researchers and the biomedical research community at Tuskegee University.

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THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE, documented January 23, 2019. Core Facility enhances multidisciplinary research infrastructure by providing resources, services and technical support. Solely for Tuskegee University. Primary goal is achieved by providing instrumentation and personnel in two Cores. Core One addresses the need for lab instrumentation and Core Two provides resources in the areas of bioinformatics, computational biology and information technology.

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CBR/RCMI provides digital imaging facilities at three locations on the TU campus. The locations are Williams-Bowie Hall, The Carver Research Foundation, and the TU Animal Facility. The equipment within the facilities allows for numerous microscopy techniques, including the use of fluorescence, bright field, dark field, confocal, wide-field and long-term viewing of living cells. Additionally, an in vivo imager is available for non-invasive rodent studies.

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