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http://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/research/cores/units/clin-pharm.html

Core provides quantitative mass spectrometry based support for in vitro studies and both preclinical and clinical studies of variety of small molecules, including cancer chemotherapeutic agents, analgesics, and antidepressants. Expertise includes optimizing design, conduct, analysis, interpretation, and reportage of pharmacokinetic studies. Helps with biological sample preparation, quantitative mass spectrometric drug concentration measurement, and drug concentration versus time data modeling. Small molecule concentrations in plasma and other body fluids are measured using Sciex 6500 QTrap with UPLC and nano LC or an Agilent HPLC system linked to Applied Biosystems API 3000 triple quadrupole mass spectrometer after sample preparation by, for example, solid-phase extraction. Drug concentration versus time relationships are fitted to various compartmental pharmacokinetic models using commercially available and specialized software.

Proper citation: Northwestern University Mary Beth Donnelley Clinical Pharmacology Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017768) Copy   

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http://mass-spec.stanford.edu

Core mass spec and proteomic services include open access lab for trained users with GC/MS, LC/MS, high resolution LC/MS, and MALDI-TOF instruments, help with intact protein analysis, targeted quantitation, drug discovery support, pathway analysis, protein interactions, FFPE tissue analysis, both labeled and label-free proteomics, and more. Please contact SUMS to discuss these and other custom projects including new application development.

Proper citation: Stanford University Vincent Coates Foundation Mass Spectrometry Laboratory Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017801) Copy   

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https://www.bif.northwestern.edu/

Shared use and training facility. Servies include Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy, DIC (Differential Interference Contrast Microscopy), FCS (Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy), FLIP (Fluorescence-Loss-In-Photobleaching), FRAP (Fluorescence Recovery After Photobleaching),FRET (Fluorescence/ Forster Resonance Energy Transfer),Live-cell Imaging,Phase Contrast Microscopy,Widefield Fluorescence Microscopy,Image Processing and Analysis. Services include poster printing, and specimen preparation. Provides training for most instruments. Instruments include Leica DM6B Fluorescent Microscope (Hogan 5-112), Leica TCS SP8 Confocal Microscope (Hogan 5-128),Leica SP5 II Confocal Microscope (Hogan 5-114),Leica Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope (Hogan 5-113),DeltaVision Deconvolution Microscope (Hogan 5-111),Olympus IX83 Inverted Fluorescent Microscope (Silverman Hall 1-567),Olympus IX53 Inverted Color Microscope (Silverman Hall 1-567), LionHeart Automated Microscope BioTeck (Hogan 5-110).

Proper citation: Northwestern University Biological Imaging Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017767) Copy   

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http://www.unmc.edu/ecf/

Core assists with epigenetic analysis including DNA Methylation, Chromatin Immunoprecipitation and Real Time Quantitative PCR gene expression analysis. Services include DNA Methylation Analysis, Specific Genomic Location Analysis:Methylation Specific PCR,Bisulfite Sequencing,Bisulfite Pyrosequencing,Qiagen PyroMark Pyrosequencer Instrumentation;Genome Wide Analysis:High Throughput Sequencing Methylation Analysis, Methyl-Sensitive Cut Counting (MSCC),Methyl CpG Binding Domain - Isolated Genome Sequencing (MiGS);Chromatin Immunoprecipitation Analysis (ChIP):Analysis of Histone Modifications,DNA-Protein Interactions,Chromatin Positions analyzed using:Quantitative PCR Analysis (Real-Time QPCR),High Throughput Sequencing Analysis (ChIP-Seq);Gene Expression Analysis (QPCR):Real-Time Quantitative PCR Gene Expression.

Proper citation: Nebraska University Medical Center Epigenomics Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017800) Copy   

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http://rhlccflow.facilities.northwestern.edu

Provides 6 cell sorters and 5 benchtop analyzers. Helps investigators to define their projects in the early stages of development to make optimal and efficient use of flow cytometry. Educates ALL users (faculty and staff) in the science and technology of flow cytometry.

Proper citation: Northwestern University Cancer Center Flow Cytometry Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017766) Copy   

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http://cancer.northwestern.edu/research/shared-resources/pathology-core-facility.html

Centralized, comprehensive, core laboratory providing histology, immunohistochemistry, molecular analysis and extraction and microscopic evaluation services for human tissue-based studies. Serves integral marker studies that require biomarker-based treatment arm assignment. Performs procurement of fresh biospecimens for clinical trials and biobanking.

Proper citation: Northwestern University School of Medicine Lurie Cancer Center Pathology Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017769) Copy   

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http://biology.hunter.cuny.edu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=44&Itemid=62

Core provides access to instruments, ranging from simple white light wide field microscopes to fluorescent multidimensional super resolution and confocal imaging systems. Provides expertise in areas of microscopy including laser scanning confocal microscopy, super resolution microscopy, two photon microscopy. Helps with image analysis software packages, including, Imaris, Volocity, Autoquant, MetaMorph, and NIS-Elements.

Proper citation: Hunter College Digital Bio-Imaging Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017774) Copy   

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http://qbic.facilities.northwestern.edu/

Provides imaging and quantification instrumentation for analyzing metal quotas at scales ranging from subcellular level to entire ecosystems shaping global biogeochemical cycles. Instruments are capable of quantitatively imaging biologically essential elements in individual cells. Used for research in co-evolution of microbial and eukaryotic life within broad range of challenging chemical environments. Services including instrument training, sample preparation and analysis, experiment design, and grant proposal assistance.

Proper citation: Northwestern University Quantitative Bulk-Elemental Information Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017773) Copy   

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https://www.usd.edu/medicine/basic-biomedical-sciences/proteomics-core

Core provides proteomics services to researchers from South Dakota and the surrounding region to rapidly analyze and identify protein expression patterns in their experimental systems.Develops experimental design, protocols, data analysis and interpretation.Provides consulting and advice in grant proposal, as well as data preparation to be submitted to proteomics journal according to requirements.Offers training in use of common equipment such as scanner, spot cutter, imaging software, technique and protocol issues, and sample preparation.

Proper citation: South Dakota University SD BRIN Proteomics Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017743) Copy   

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http://www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/resources/proteomics/

Core provides identification of proteins and metabolites with differential quantitative expression in cells, tissues or in protein affinity purifications. Particular emphasis is on quantitative analysis of posttranslational modifications such as phosphorylation.

Proper citation: Columbia University Quantitative Proteomics and Metabolomics Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017747) Copy   

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http://www.greatlakesgenomics.uwm.edu

Core provides services which include massively parallel sequencing on Illumina MiSeq, traditional Sanger sequencing, fragment analysis, quantitative PCR, nucleic acid extractions and QC, and digital PCR. Offers various level of service for Sanger sequencing and qPCR from full service to ready to load plates. Trains researchers in laboratory techniques and provide protocols. Each MiSeq sequencing project and qPCR project is unique and specifically designed so experimental design should be discussed before collecting samples.

Proper citation: Wisconsin University Great Lakes Genomics Center Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017838) Copy   

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http://www.med.unc.edu/csb/sbi

Core provides consultations and collaborations on research studies requiring computational structural biology methods. Analyses available are to study of static structures, molecular dynamics studies for analyzing contribution of dynamic and collective motions to macromolecular functionality. Trains researchers in computational structural biology techniques, or works in collaborative manner with researchers.Provides access to software tools for protein and DNA sequence analysis, protein fold determination, homology modeling, active site identification, and analysis of effects of various mutations on structure and function of protein, along with additional computational analyses.

Proper citation: North Carolina University at Chapel Hill R.L. Juliano Structural Bioinformatics Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017836) Copy   

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http://www.scripps.edu/florida/technologies/xray/contacts.html

Core provides equipment and resources for crystallographic analysis of target macromolecules and small inorganic or organic molecules. Performes crystallization, X-ray diffraction data collection (both in-house and synchrotron sources) processing, phasing, crystallographic refinement, model building, and visualization. Structural data provide information including biological functions, 3D-folding, ligand binding (small molecule or protein), or mutational effect of target macromolecules. Services include Crystallization Screening; Data Collection Service: Diffraction experiments will be performed at in-house X-ray facility as well as synchrotron beam lines; Structure Determination and Analysis: complete data set collected at home or synchrotron will be processed for inorganic, organic, protein or nucleic acid structure determination, model building and crystallographic refinement. Other Structural Biology Related Services: core facility offers thorough analysis of macromolecular structure for publication or grant applications, also provides computational experiments such as homology modeling and in silico ligand docking.

Proper citation: Scripps Research Institute - Florida X ray Crystallography Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017835) Copy   

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http://www.nationwidechildrens.org/genomics

Core performs and analyzes integrated clinical genomic, molecular, microarray, FISH, and cytogenetic analyses to diagnose broad range of inherited diseases and cancer. Serves as centralized clinical testing laboratory for Children Oncology Group leukemia, Wilms tumor, medulloblastoma, and rhabdomyosarcoma studies. Emphasizes collaborative interactions between clinicians, physician-scientists, and basic science investigators to quickly transition cutting edge research results into cutting edge diagnostics, using technology platforms. Services include Whole Exome Sequencing (WES),cytogenetic chromosome analysis,Fluorescence in situ Hybridization,Chromosomal microarray analysis,Molecular Genetic Testing - Inherited Diseases,Molecular Genetic Testing - Cancer.

Proper citation: Steve and Cindy Rasmussen Institute for Genomic Medicine Clinical Laboratory Core Facility at Nationwide Children�s Hospital (RRID:SCR_017840) Copy   

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http://www.mpi-cbg.de/facilities/profiles/ht-tds.html

Provides expertise in assay development towards high-throughput applications and high content screening services, provides technologies for cell-based screening such as robotic liquid handling stations, plate readers and several automated microscopes. Services include developing complex automated image analysis pipelines and multi-parametric analysis of high content imaging applications.Equipment:Flexible liquid handling work stations Biomek FXp (Beckman), Freedom Evo 200 (TECAN);Multilabel microtiter plate readers Envision (Perkin Elmer), GENios Pro (TECAN);Acoustic dispensing (Labcyte Echo 550);CellVoyager CV7000 automated live cell confocal microscope (Yokogaw);Perkin Elmer OPERA;Operetta widefield microscope (Perkin Elmer);Automated confocal microscopy OPERA (Perkin Elmer);Washers, dispensers;96-well electroporation system (amaxa nucleofector).

Proper citation: Max-Planck-Institute for Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics High Throughput Technology Development Studio Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017842) Copy   

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http://www.einstein.yu.edu/departments/genetics/resources/molecular-cytogenetics-core.aspx

Core provides tools for preparation of human and murine samples suitable for molecular genetic and cytogenetic analysis of entire genome. These tools include establishment of EBV transformed cell lines; isolation of DNA and mRNA from variety of tissue culture samples as well as primary biopsies; preparation of metaphase chromosomes suitable for fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and Spectral Karyotyping (SKY) or whole chromosome paints for human and mouse genome. Core personnel is trained to hybridize commercial probes and to designed locus specific probes for regions of interest to investigators. All probes are custom designed and in house generated.

Proper citation: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Molecular Cytogenetics Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017815) Copy   

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http://proteomics.swmed.edu

Core provides seven mass spectrometry platforms, for shotgun and targeted analyses, run by core staff. Services include protein and peptide identification from gels and solutions, identification and localization of post translational modifications, relative and absolute quantitation of peptides and proteins, intact mass analysis of proteins in solution.

Proper citation: UTSW Proteomics Core (RRID:SCR_017813) Copy   

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https://umiamihealth.org/sylvester-comprehensive-cancer-center/research/research-resources/shared-resources/flow-cytometry-shared-resource

Core provides analytical and preparative flow cytometers, to facilitate range of experiments in biology of both normal and cancer cells. Experimental analyses, including:Complex, 19 fluorescence parameter immuno-phenotyping;DNA content, ploidy and cell cycle analysis; 17 fluorescence parameter cell sorting and single-cell flow cloning; High speed (10,000 � 30,000+ cells per second) and efficiency (95%+ purity) cell sorting;Assessment of apoptosis;Molecular cytogenetics;Cell function studies;Micro-biological applications;Multiplexed and micro-particle-based analysis;Mass cytometry analysis and imaging;Fluidigm Helios plasma mass cytometer. Cells are labeled with antibodies conjugated to heavy metal markers, vaporized in plasma and detected with time-of-flight mass spectrometry;Fluidigm Hyperion solid tissue imager provides simultaneous imaging of labeled solid tissue sections, for mass cytometry analysis. FCSR has bank of metal reagent kits (for custom antibody conjugation), available for purchase at favorable rates compared to those available commercially. The bank has 35 unique labeling metals, for users to create custom reagents and panels. Please contact FCSR for further information and pricing. Robotic automated cell transfer A.L.S. CellCelector automated cell transfer robot. For automated transfer of single cells and colonies from culture plates, without pre-treatment. Integral bio-safety cabinet for BSL-2 cultures.

Proper citation: Miami University SCCC Flow Cytometry Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017817) Copy   

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https://redoxbiologycenter.unl.edu/facilities/metabolomics-and-proteomics-core-facility/

Provides tools of modern functional proteomics and metabolomics. Facility is equipped with chromatography and mass spectrometry based technologies for proteomics and metabolomics (Clinical and non clinical), personalized experimental design consultation and comprehensive, individualized bioinformatics support.Services include:Small molecule exact mass determination or quantitation using positive or negative ion mode;Protein identification using LC/MS/MS analysis and MASCOT and SEQUEST database search;Shot gun proteome analysis of biological samples;Biomarker discovery from biological fluid;Drug protein or drug nucleic acid protein interaction;Protein complex isolation and identifying interacting partners and its quantitation;Protein differential expression analysis and quantitation by 2D-LC MS/MS (MudPIT);Global PTM analysis and quantitation;Specialization in phosphorylation and oxidation analysis;Coomassie Blue and Silver Stained Gel analysis; de novo peptide sequencing by tandem mass spectrometry;Confirmation of mutations in protein ;Customized sequence search of in-house proteins that are not available in database; Post translational modifications (phosphorylation, sumoylation, ubiquitination, oxidation, etc.); Determination of oxidation state of cysteine (disulfide bonds);Intact proteins and peptides mass determination.

Proper citation: Nebraska-Lincoln University Metabolomics and Proteomics Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017789) Copy   

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http://facs.stanford.edu/

Provides flow cytometry instrumentation and expertise. Provides operator assisted analyzer and sorter use, as well as training and support for user instrument operation.

Proper citation: Stanford University Shared FACS Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017788) Copy   

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