Facilities

arrowICMB core research facilities include state of the art DNA sequencing, nucleic acid analysis, RT-PCR, confocal DNA Facilityand electron microscopes, mass spectrometry, protein sequencing and much more.

arrowThe DNA Facility supports research on nucleic acids with automated sequencing, oligonucleotide synthesis, and imaging capabilities.

arrowThe Institute for Cellular and Molecular Biology provides ultrastructural analysis through sophisticated electron microscope facilities.

arrowThe Protein Sequencing Facility, located in the Molecular Biology Building, allows determination of amino acid composition, sequences of proteins and peptides and peptide synthesis.

arrowThe Animal Resources Center has 14,000 sq. ft. devoted to housing a variety of animals used in research programs. In addition to the caging areas, there are surgical suites and laboratories. The resident populations include rodents, rabbits, dogs, cats, chickens, and quail.

arrowThe Center for Computational Biology and Bioinformatics provides research support and opportunities for researchers interested in the use of computational approaches in solving biological problems. Areas of research include: nucleic acid structure and function, molecular evolution, computational phylogenetics, proteomics, drug design, regulatory and developmental pathway inference.

Services

arrowComputer & Software Support - provides IT and web support, computer lab reservations and more. 

arrowGraphics Department - provides illustration and layout services as well as 35mm slide creation. 

arrowSchool of Biological Sciences Storeroom - Located in NMS 3.248, the Storeroom contains office supplies as well as lab specific supplies. 

arrowVehicle Services - provides vehicles for class field trips.

arrowMedia Kitchen - Located in BME 2.304, 471-4694, Provides lab services to undergraduate Microbiology labs.