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Below are descriptions of some of the state-of-the-art
facilities to which CDB Center faculty members and students have
access.
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Biological Imaging
Facility
The Biological Imaging Facility (BIF) is a 1,200
square-foot shared use facility located on the fifth floor of
Hogan Hall on the Evanston Campus. BIF is a research and training
facility that serves the imaging needs of life scientists.
Day-to-day management and maintenance of BIF instruments
is handled by a Ph.D.-level manger. BIF houses a variety of instruments
used in specimen preparation, image acquisition, image processing,
and output for photonic and electron microscopic imaging. Training
is provided to new users, from both within and outside the Northwestern
University community, free of charge. Three training sessions
are required for a user to be approved for use of any microscopy
or computer equipment administered by BIF. Training is offered
biweekly.
For information contact the BIF Manager, Dr. William
A. Russin at (847) 491-6657 or w-russin@northwestern.edu.
Flow
Cytometry Facility
The facility provides comprehensive flow cytometry
and cell sorting services, including guidance, technical assistance,
and equipment for investigators to utilize more complex multi-parametric,
multi-laser measurements as well as cell sorting in their research.
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Genomics Core Facility
The Genomics Core at the Center for Genetic Medicine
is a shared resource facility that provides genomics research
related services to investigators at RHLCCC, Feinberg School
of Medicine, Northwestern University and external users. We provide
services for gene expression profiling, SNP analysis, DNA extraction
and DNA sequencing. Our goal is to facilitate the utilization
of the state-of-the- art technologies in genomics research by
NU and Non-NU researchers at a competitive price in a timely
fashion.
High Throughput Analysis
Laboratory
The Northwestern University High Throughput Analysis
Facility (HTA) is a shared, open-access resource established
in 2004 on the Northwestern campus. The HTA provides academic,
industrial, and private researchers with equipment and expertise
for the development and execution of high throughput biological
analysis and screening. The facility is fully equipped with state-of-the-art
liquid handling, plate detection and automated microbial culture
handling capabilities. The facility also assists researchers
in developing HT nucleic acid purification and cloning protocols
and develops novel automated methods to increase assay and sample
preparation throughput.
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Keck
Biophysics Facility
The Keck Biophysics Facility, housed
in the Center for Structural Biology, is an internationally unique
resource for the study of the structures and interactions of
biological and synthetic macromolecules.This
shared research center provides access to state-of-the-art
equipment, including spectroscopy, analytical and non-commerical
instruments. It was created by Northwestern University's Center
for Structural Biology with grants from the W.M.Keck Foundation
and additional support from NIH, the Rice Foundation, and the
Robert H.Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Monoclonal
Antibody Facility
The Monoclonal Antibody Facility provides investigators
access to the technology for the efficient creation of hybridoma
cell lines and the production of monoclonal antibodies from
these cell lines.
The Proteomics and Informatics Services Facility
The PSF provides access to a number
of mass spectrometers optimized for use in proteomics studies.
Scientists employed and affiliated with the PSF can design
and conduct experimental protocols, reduce and interpret data
and provide pre-experimental consultation to investigators who
seek to incorporate proteomic experimental strategies into their
research programs. Researchers may submit samples to the facility
for protein separation, post separation processing, mass spectroscopy
and data analysis. Alternatively, qualified users may schedule
instrument time to analyze their own samples.The PSF also maintains
close ties with investigators at UIC and other CBC member institutions
(University of Chicago and Northwestern University) who specialize
in Mass Spectrometry and Informatics research in order to provide
opportunities for advanced collaboration, research referrals
and protocol development.
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