Biological Analyses Facility Core

 

Overview

The objective of the Biological Analyses Core is to provide NIEHS Center investigators with access to state-of-the-art technologies for analysis of tissues, cells, or their molecular constituents. This objective is achieved through facilities that provide the services summarized below (level of analysis is in parentheses). The Core provides analytical services at all levels of cellular analysis from tissues to individual cells to intracellular structures and molecules.

Bioimaging Facility (tissues/cells)

Services include confocal microscopy, immunofluorescence, and morphometry.

Flow Cytometry Facility (cells)

Services include immunofluorescence, cell cycle analysis, and functional assays.

Electron Microscopy Facility (cell ultrastructure)

Services include transmission and scanning electron microscopy, metal and elemental analysis.

Proteomics Facility (protein)

Services include quantitating and identifying proteins in cells/tissues.

Molecular Biology Facility (gene expression)

Services include quantifying nucleic acid levels in cells/tissues.