Cores

The Center houses a suite of core services to support the needs of the investigators in the Center, as well as others on campus.

Authorized users may book services here

Services Offered

The Center offers access to a broad array of cutting-edge instrumentation and services. For information (including cost and training) about the most commonly used major services and instrumentation, please contact those indicated below. For queries about availability of instruments, such as RT-qPCR, plate readers, ultra-centrifuges, and other instruments not listed below, please contact the Director.

Physiology Core

Surgery, Cardiac Function, and Non-Invasive Imaging supported by: VisualSonics Vevo 3100 Ultrasound Surgery Stations Telemetry Left Ventricular Catheterization System Electrophysiology Study System

Microscopy and Pathology Core

Nikon A1R-HD Confocal/Multiphoton Microscope Nikon A1 Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope Automated Fluorescence Microscope Bruker NanoWizard 4 XP Atomic Force Microscope Full Pathology Suite (automated processor, embedder, microtomes, and cryostat)

Metabolic Profiling Core

Spanning from the molecule to cell to the intact animal, this Core addresses metabolic needs by offering an integrated approach. This includes: Sciex 5500 Agilent Seahorse XF 24e Metabolic/Behavioral Phenotyping System Various Exercise Systems

Flow Cytometry

BD Fortessa X-20 flow cytometer

Exposure Studies and Toxicology

DEXAScan Radiotelemetry (ECG, BP, Temp, EEG, EMG, et al)