Tools   Select Another Resource Report Type

http://www.mskcc.org/research/molecular-cytogenetics

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).

Proper citation: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Molecular Cytogenetics Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017850) Copy   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry

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   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry

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   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry

http://neuralsci.org/neuracell

Core facility provides neural stem cells (NSC) and everything you need to grow them, custom lentiviral shRNA and over-expression vectors, consult based characterization service where we can assess how your products or reagents affect stem cell performance and behavior. Services include:Cell Supply,Adult SVZ Neural Stem Cells,Any Age Embryonic stem cells from any region of the brain,Human Retinal Pigmented Epithelial cells,RPE iPSCs,iPSCs,Neural Progenitor Cells (NPCs),Custom Orders,Media/ Dissociation Reagents,High-performance Media formulated according to optimal cell growth conditions,Complete Defined Media for Neural Stem Cell Culture,Complete Defined Media for Human Retinal Pigmented Epithelial Culture,Cell characterization. Performs assays to verify how stem cell populations behave in response to certain environments, plastics, reagents, etc., using trade secret assays via FACS and cell culture techniques. This can be used for neural stem cells as well as embryonic stem cells.Cell banking solutions shall ensure that their integrity is maintained, and that sufficient supply is readily available. We will also expand cells, harvest cells, generation the freezing medium and thaw cells to test performance. Provides Generation of custom lentiviral shRNA constructs,Generation of custom lentiviral over-expression constructs,Supply of NSC lines already expressing these shRNA or over-expression constructs.

Proper citation: Neural Stem Cell Institute NeuraCell Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017821) Copy   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry

http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/cancer/research/sharedresources/flowcytometry.html

Core provides access to expertise and instrumentation for analytical flow cytometry, cell sorting and laser scanning cytometry.Cell sorting and analytical cytometers are located at three sites in Davis and Sacramento for research use on recharge basis. Provides cell sorters for assisted sorting on appointment basis and provides training to investigators in acquiring data on analytic cytometers.Can advise on experiment design for flow cytometry, provides training to enable independent use of analytical cytometers, and familiarize investigators with popular data analysis software tools such as BD Diva and CellQuest, FlowJo, ModFit and iBrowser.

Proper citation: University of California Davis Flow Cytometry Shared Resource Laboratory Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017826) Copy   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry

http://hihg.med.miami.edu/cgt/gene-expression

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on January 27,2025. CGT gene expression core utilizes Affymetrix GeneChip Arrays and Illumina BeadChips to identify gene expression variation in single genes, targeted set of genes, or entire genomes. Affymetrix GeneChip Arrays Human Gene ST,Human Transcriptome Array 2.0, Human Exon ST, Human miRNA, Illumina Expression, HumanHT-12 v4 BeadChip.

Proper citation: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Gene Expression Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017825) Copy   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry

https://chemistry.as.miami.edu/research-facilities/x-ray-crystallography-resources/index.html

Core provides upgraded Bruker SMART 1000 CCD single crystal diffractometer to SMART APEX II CCD Area Detector, and its low-temperature LT3 device to KRYO-FLEX low-temperature device. Instrument which is equipped with Mo radiation source is used for small molecule crystal structure determination.

Proper citation: Miami University X-Ray Crystallography Resources Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017824) Copy   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry

https://med.virginia.edu/flow-cytometry-facility/

Services include unassisted and assisted sample acquisition, cell sorting, mass cytometry (CyTOF), Luminex cytokine assays, antibody conjugation and data analysis.

Proper citation: University of Virginia School of Medicine Flow Cytometry Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017829) Copy   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry

http://www.molbio1.princeton.edu/macro/

Facility helps with structure determination and analysis on service basis, but also encourages users with prior experience to use facilities independently. Offers services for setting up crystallization trials, x-ray data collection, structure determination and structure analysis. Assists in interpretation of existing structures available in Protein Data Bank and assists in homology modeling.

Proper citation: Princeton University Macromolecular Crystallography Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017833) Copy   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry

https://med.psu.edu/core/mass-spectrometry

Core provides mass spectrometry analyses and identification of proteins, peptides, oligonucleotides, carbohydrates and small molecules.Other services include separations of complex protein and/or peptide mixtures; protein expression analysis (iTraq, SILAC, SWATH/DIA label-free); quantitation of protein, cytokine, amino acid and other small-molecule levels; bioinformatics; spot-cutting and robotics; and gel imaging and analysis., THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on September 16,2025.

Proper citation: Penn State College of Medicine Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017831) Copy   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry

https://voices.uchicago.edu/cscenter/

Facility provides high throughput cell- and non-cell-based screening. Has number of validated cell lines and variety of small molecule or siRNA screening libraries available to investigators.

Proper citation: University of Chicago Cellular Screening Center Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017914) Copy   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry

https://him.uchicago.edu/

Facility serves as specialized laboratory performing correlative assays for cancer-based clinical trials. Participates in project development to assist in assay selection and optimization prior to study initiation. Offers pick-up service for specimens from patients at U of C Hospital or outpatient clinics, and process samples as indicated for assays being performed. For some studies, isolation and freezing of peripheral blood lymphocytes for analysis at later date is performed, while for others immediate staining of whole blood for specific cell surface markers of interest is carried out. Prepares clinical grade products, such as peptide vaccines, for administration into patients.Assays performed include ELISA, ELISPOT, tetramer binding assays, detection of cell surface markers by flow cytometry, and biochemical assays such as Western Blots, RNA extraction from tumor biopsies and either real time RT-PCR for specific transcripts or preparation of samples for gene expression profiling. Facility is equipped with MACSQuant Flow Cytometer, ELISA microplate reader, ELISPOT reader, PCR thermocyclers, CO2 incubators, biosafety cabinets, centrifuges, and equipment for Western blot analysis. Performs assays on human samples but consideration will be given to expanding these services to mouse-model systems.

Proper citation: University of Chicago Human Immunologic Monitoring Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017916) Copy   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry

http://sites.northwestern.edu/pldcore/

Core provides means to grow thin films of metals and metal oxides. Facility contains two state of art deposition chambers PVD PLD/MBE 2300 and a PVD nanoPLD 1000. PLD provides convenient way to make thin films of materials heretofore studied in bulk by pressing and sintering target from bulk material; facilities are available at Northwestern for pressing and sintering of targets.

Proper citation: Northwestern University Pulsed Laser Deposition Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017889) Copy   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry

https://cri.utsw.edu/facilities/mouse-genome-engineering-core/

Core provides production of mouse models to support fundamental and translational research. Provides transgenic, gene targeting,DNA microinjection services, CRISPR/Cas9 microinjection, ES cell manipulation and other microinjection services to generate transgenic mice, knock-in/knock-out mice and chimeric mice harboring select genetic mutations. Other services include mouse sperm cryopreservation and recovery, in vitro fertilization (IVF), rederivation of pathogen free mouse lines and derivation of mouse embryonic stem cell lines. Provides general consultations on experimental designs and vectors for gene modification-related projects, DNA preparation, recombinant ES clones, mouse genotyping, colony breeding and husbandry, customize services as requested to support development of animal models for modeling human diseases.

Proper citation: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Mouse Genome Engineering Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017921) Copy   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry

https://med.nyu.edu/research/scientific-cores-shared-resources/proteomics-laboratory

Core offers specialized expertise for analysis of proteins and peptides using mass spectrometry. Develops new methods and customized approaches for proteomic analysis and suggests experimental strategies and sample preparation prior to mass spectrometry analysis. Services include:comprehensive protein identification ,analysis of affinity purified complexes,characterizing protein post-translational modifications,de novo sequencing,label and label-free quantitation ,multiplexed quantitation global phosphorylation and ubiquitin analysis,analysis of laser-capture microdissected formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue,secretome analysis,crosslinking analysis,disulfide mapping.

Proper citation: New York University School of Medicine Langone Health Proteomics Laboratory Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017926) Copy   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry

https://isairr.bsd.uchicago.edu/

Core offers imaging modalities, techniques, and services for in vivo imaging of small animals and ex vivo imaging of tissue/organ specimens. iSAIRR sub-cores feature magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy (MRIS); optical imaging (bioluminescence and fluorescence); positron emission tomography, single photon emission computed tomography, and computed tomography (PET/SPECT/CT).Services include Assistance with experimental design,Assisted and/or independent image acquisition,Veterinary support for all imaging modalities,Assistance with data processing and interpretation.

Proper citation: Chicago University Integrated Small Animal Imaging Research Resource Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017923) Copy   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry

https://med.nyu.edu/research/scientific-cores-shared-resources/genome-technology-center

Core provides range of services related to genome, epigenome, and transcriptome analysis. Offers technologies including Illumina deep sequencing and sample preparation for variety of applications, including DNA and RNA sequencing (DNA- and RNA-seq), exome sequencing, targeted capture, chromatin immunoprecipitation sequencing (ChIP-seq), methylation sequencing (Methyl-seq), metagenomics, and many others;Automation of Illumina library and targeted capture preps, including 16S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) sequencing;Oxford Nanopore sequencing (long reads);Bio-Rad Droplet Digita polymerase chain reaction (PCR);Nanostring nCounter;Single-cell RNA- and DNA-seq using the C1 Auto Prep System from Fluidigm, and 10x Genomics Chromium System.Provides expertise on strategies to achieve research goals in any field related to genomics, and can tailor bioinformatics analysis to individual project. If you supply us with nucleic acids, we can perform every step required to help you achieve your desired results.

Proper citation: New York University School of Medicine Langone Health Genome Technology Center Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017929) Copy   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry

https://ki.mit.edu/sbc/nanowell

Nanowell Cytometry platform is shared resource housed in Flow Cytometry Core that provides Koch Institute and MIT researchers access to Microengraving and SeqWell technologies, developed in Love and Shalek Laboratories at Koch Institute. Microengraving platform enables measurement of multiple traits from individual cells derived from wide array of tissues or cell types, such as immune cells either in their native condition or upon stimulation. Platform allows simultaneous assessment from small or large numbers of cells. Additionally, it is possible to obtain genetic information from individual cells of interest. Platform has been employed in projects related to antibody discovery, tumor profiling from various cancer tissues, and immune cell functions in various allergic, infectious or auto-immune diseases.Core offers access to CellCelector, tool which enables users to isolate single cells using ultra-precise robotic micromanipulator. Offers access to nanowell microplates which enable automated isolation of monoclonal and viable clones. Seq-Well is portable, low-cost platform for massively-parallel single-cell RNA-Seq. Barcoded mRNA capture beads and single cells are sealed in array of subnanoliter wells using semi-permeable membrane, enabling efficient cell lysis and transcript capture.

Proper citation: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Koch Institute Flow Cytometry Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017895) Copy   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry

https://www.qut.edu.au/institute-for-future-environments/facilities/central-analytical-research-facility/our-laboratories/proteomics-and-small-molecule-mass-spectrometry-laboratory

Core provides liquid chromatography and gas chromatography mass spectrometry instrumentation for selective identification and reproducible quantification of trace-level biomolecules in complex samples. Services include qualitative, quantitative and structural analysis of proteins, lipids, metabolites, pesticides, pharmaceuticals and volatile organic compounds. Tests can be performed as long as molecules of interest are amenable to ionisation technique employed in source of mass spectrometer. Depending on instrument type, samples may be solid, liquid or gas. Mass spectrometry platforms include Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) and Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). Analysis include volatile organic compounds (odour analysis),pharmacokinetics (bioavailability, bioefficacy),drug development (determining structures of drugs and metabolites),clinical testing (biomarkers discovery and endogenous compounds),genomics (oligonucleotide sequencing) epigenetics (global DNA methylation analysis),environmental research (testing water, soil, food and air quality).

Proper citation: Queensland University of Technology Central Analytical Research Facility (CARF) Proteomics and Small Molecule Mass Spectrometry Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017933) Copy   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry

https://med.nyu.edu/research/scientific-cores-shared-resources/genotyping-core-laboratory

Core provides fast, accurate, convenient, and affordable genotyping technologies. We use conventional polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and gel electrophoresis methods. By pooling samples from group of users, we can better ensure accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and quality control.

Proper citation: New York University School of Medicine Langone Health Genotyping Core Laboratory Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017932) Copy   

•   Source: SciCrunch Registry