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Advanced Research Computing – Technology Services (ARC-TS)
ARC-TS provides researchers at the University of Michigan with high performance computing tools applicable to disciplines across campus. ARC-TS syste …
Brock Palen
hpc-support@umich.edu
Anatomical Donations Program
The Anatomical Donations Program provides students with first-hand knowledge of the anatomical structures of the human body. These courses are among …
Dean Mueller
734-764-4359
donorinfo@umich.edu
Animal Phenotyping Core
Directed by Dr. Nathan Qi the Animal Phenotyping Core provides access to a broad range of comprehensive, state of the art, specialized phenotyping ser …
Nathan Qi, PhD, Core Director
734-232-8223
nathanqi@umich.edu
Battery Lab
The Battery Fabrication and Characterization User Facility, or Battery Lab, is a space developed by the University of Michigan in cooperation with the …
Greg Less, PhD
734-764-2794
gless@umich.edu
Biochemical NMR Core
The Biochemical Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (BNMR) Laboratory provides research support for graduate students, postdocs, and faculty. We encourage a h …
Larisa Yeomans, PhD
734-763-9284
yeomans@umich.edu
Bioinformatics Core – BRCF
The BRCF Bioinformatics Core provides bioinformatics analysis to support research activities.
Bioinformatics Core
734-998-9249
bioinformatics@umich.edu
Biointerfaces Institute (BI)
The Biointerfaces Institute (BI) at the University of Michigan provides a new blueprint for biomedical research that encourages out-of-the-box thinkin …
Nadine Wong
734-763-7924
bi-equipment@umich.edu
Biomedical Research Store – BRCF
The BRCF Biomedical Research Store provides on-site procurement of enzymes, reagents, and kits used in molecular, cell biology, and some protein chemi …
Chris Stilson
734-615-5447
bmrs1@umich.edu
BioNMR
State of the art NMR instruments provide the ability to obtain structural, dynamic and kinetic information on biological macromolecules including prot …
Debashish Sahu, PhD
734-647-3872
bionmrcore@umich.edu
Biostatistics, Analytics and Bioinformatics Core – Rogel Cancer Center
The Core provides collaboration and consultation on biostatistical and bioinformatics design and analysis for cancer researchers at the University of …
Jeremy M G Taylor
734-615-0420
jmgt@umich.edu
Cardiovascular Regeneration Core Laboratory
The Cardiovascular Regeneration Core Laboratory routinely generates patient-specific human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) for basic science r …
Todd Herron, PhD
734-998-0460
cvcregenerationcore@gmail.com
Center for Advanced Models and Translational Sciences and Therapeutics (CAMTraST)
At the Center for Advanced Models for Translational Sciences and Therapeutics, we strive to accelerate the “bench to bedside” process in biomedical re …
Jie Xu, PhD
734-647-5742
info.camtrast@umich.edu
Center for Chemical Genomics
The Center for Chemical Genomics provides high-throughput screening of extensive small molecule, natural product and siRNA libraries – along with assa …
Andrew Alt, PhD
734-763-2340
lsi-screening@umich.edu
Center for Education Design, Evaluation, & Research (CEDER)
CEDER is a University of Michigan School of Education center devoted to offering high-quality designs, evaluations, and research on teaching, learning …
Nathan Phipps
734-615-5028
ceder-soe@umich.edu
Center for Health Communications Research (CHCR)
The Center for Health Communications Research (CHCR) is an award-winning leader in designing and developing tailored behavior change and health educat …
Elizabeth Hershey
734-763-6099
CHCRinfo@umich.edu
Center for Molecular Imaging (CMI) / Preclinical Imaging and Computational Analysis (PICA)
CMI/PICA is a shared resource aimed at providing state-of-the-art imaging services for the research community. Located at the Biomedical Science Rese …
Amanda Fair
734-615-3009
awelton@umich.edu
Center for Structural Biology
The Center for Structural Biology (CSB), housed in the Life Sciences Institute, is a comprehensive structural biology resource for researchers at the …
Jeanne Stuckey, PhD
734-647-7534
jass@umich.edu
Central Biorepository
The Central Biorepository, a unit of the University of Michigan Medical School Office of Research, facilitates discovery and improves healthcare outco …
Victoria Blanc, PhD
734-647-8809
CBR.Requests@umich.edu
Central Ligand Assay Satellite Services Laboratory (CLASS Lab) – SPH
The CLASS Laboratory offers comprehensive support for clinical research projects throughout the entire process of gathering samples, storing them, and …
Daniel McConnell, PhD
734-763-2461
danmcc@umich.edu
Consulting for Statistics, Computing, and Analytics Research (CSCAR)
Consulting for Statistics, Computing and Analytics Research (CSCAR) provides individualized support and training to University of Michigan researchers …
Kerby Shedden
734-764-7828
cscar@umich.edu
Total Cores: 88
| Core Name | Website | Equipment | Post title | Who We Serve |
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| Advanced Research Computing – Technology Services (ARC-TS) | Visit | Advanced Research Computing – Technology Services (ARC-TS) | University of Michigan researchers and their collaborators |
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| Anatomical Donations Program | Visit | Anatomical Donations Program | University of Michigan medical community and anatomical donors and their families. |
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| Animal Phenotyping Core | Visit | Automated In Vivo Sampling System, Body composition scan, Calorimeter, Indirect calorimetry, Infusion pumps, Sterilizer, Treadmill | Animal Phenotyping Core | University of Michigan researchers and external users |
| Battery Lab | Visit | Battery electrode testing, Beckman Coulter Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analyzer, Buhler: Hivis Disper Mix 3D-10, Buhler: Hivis Disper Mix 3D-5, Buhler: Hivis Mix 2p-03, CIS: 150 degrees Celsius, CIS: 2kN/cm 150 degrees Celsius, CIS: Multicoating Type, CIS: manual electrode punches, CIS: slitting machine, Calendaring, Cell assembly, Coating, Electrochemical Characterization, Electrode preparation, Electron Microscope, Hitachi: S3500N SEM w/EDAX, Horiba Micro Raman Spectrometer, KOEM 18650 cell winder, Luna: Fiber Optic Strain and Temperature Gauge, Maccor: 10A, Maccor: 150uA-5A, Maccor: 30uA-1A, Maccor: 50A, Mathis Labcoater, Micrometrics BET Surface Area Analysis, Mixing, Particle size analyzer, Primix: FILMIX 56-30, Princeton Applied Research Scanning Electrochemical Probe Microscope, Raman spectroscopy instruments, Rheometer, Rigaku MiniFlex 600 Table-top, Solartron 1260 and ModuLab Impedance Analyzers, Strain analysis, Surface area analysis, TA Instruments DHR2 Rheometer, TA Instruments Differential Scanning Calorimeter, TA Instruments Thermogravimetric Analyzer, Thermal Hazard Technology: Accelerated Rate Calorimeter, Thermal analysis, Toyo: coin cell crimper, Toyo: coin cell de-crimper, Xray diffractomer, mPlus: 18650 cell assembly, mPlus: prismatic cell assembly, mPlus: prismatic electrode punches | Battery Lab | Any firm or researcher |
| Bioinformatics Core – BRCF | Visit | Bioinformatics Core – BRCF | University of Michigan researchers in need of bioinformatics analysis support. The Bioinfo… |
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| Biointerfaces Institute (BI) | Visit | Bio Tools Chiral Raman Spectrometer, Carl Zeiss Microscopy Structured Illumination Microscope System (SIMS), CellScale Biomaterials Testing MicroSquisher, Exicor XZT Mueller Matrix Measurement System, FemtoTools Micromechanical Testing & Assembly Station, Jasco Circularly Polarized Luminescence Spectrometer (CPL) 300, Jasco Inc. CD Spectropolarimeter, Jasco J-1700 (CD) Spectrometer, Jasco J-815 Circular Dichroism (CD) Spectrometer, Keysight Technologies Nano Tensile/Compression Tester, Malvern Mastersizer 2000, Malvern Nanosight NS300, Malvern Zetasizer Nano ZSP, Material characterization, Micromeritics Mercury Porosimeter Autopore V, TA Instruments Discovery Scanning Calorimeter (DSC), TA Instruments Nano DCS, TA Instruments Nano ITC, TA Instruments Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA) | Biointerfaces Institute (BI) | University of Michigan researchers and external researchers |
| Biomedical Research Store – BRCF | Visit | Biomedical Research Store – BRCF | University of Michigan researchers |
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| BioNMR | Visit | Agilent 400 NMR spectrometer, Agilent 600 CP NMR spectrometer, Agilent 600 NMR spectrometer, Bruker 800 CP NMR spectrometer, NMR | BioNMR | University of Michigan researchers and external academic and biotech researchers. |
| Biostatistics, Analytics and Bioinformatics Core – Rogel Cancer Center | Visit | Biostatistics, Analytics and Bioinformatics Core – Rogel Cancer Center | Investigators and scientists at the University of Michigan doing cancer research |
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| Cardiovascular Regeneration Core Laboratory | Visit | Biosafety cabinets, Controlled rate freezer, Incubators, Incucyte Zoom, Inverted, Isothermic liquid nitrogen storage tank, Live-Cell Analysis, MACS Quant VYB flow cytometer, Microscope | Cardiovascular Regeneration Core Laboratory | U-M researchers and external users |
| Center for Advanced Models and Translational Sciences and Therapeutics (CAMTraST) | Visit | Center for Advanced Models and Translational Sciences and Therapeutics (CAMTraST) | CAMTraST provides transgenic animal model production services to researchers within UM and other … |
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| Center for Chemical Genomics | Visit | BMG Pherastar multiplate reader, Beckman Coulter Biomek FX Pintool, Beckman Coulter Biomek FX liquid handler, BioTek plate washer, Flow cytometer, Hamamatsu FDSS 7000 plate reader, Intellicyt Flow Cytometer, Liquid Handler, Perkin Elmer Envision multiplate reader, Perkin Elmer Sciclone ALH 3000 Pintool, Pintool, Plate reader, Plate washer, TTP Labtech Mosquito X1 Liquid Handler, Thermo Scientific MultiDrop Combi, Thermo Scientific MultiDrop Nano | Center for Chemical Genomics | University of Michigan researchers and external academic and industry partners. |
| Center for Education Design, Evaluation, & Research (CEDER) | Visit | Center for Education Design, Evaluation, & Research (CEDER) | University of Michigan units on campus and K-12 and informal learning settings in surrounding com… |
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| Center for Health Communications Research (CHCR) | Visit | Center for Health Communications Research (CHCR) | CHCR is the Health Communications Shared Resource of the Rogel Cancer Center. We deliver highly s… |
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| Center for Molecular Imaging (CMI) / Preclinical Imaging and Computational Analysis (PICA) | Visit | Agilent 9.4T, Bioluminescence, Bruker 7T, Bruker SkyScan CT, CT, Fluorescence imaging, MRI, PET, PerkinElmer IVIS Spectrum, PerkinElmer IVIS Spectrum CT, Siemens Inveon PET/CT | Center for Molecular Imaging (CMI) / Preclinical Imaging and Computational Analysis (PICA) | University of Michigan researchers |
| Center for Structural Biology | Visit | Isothermal calorimeter, NanoITC, Octet Red, PCR, Protein kinetics, Quant Studio 7 | Center for Structural Biology | University of Michigan and external academic & biotech researchers |
| Central Biorepository | Visit | Central Biorepository | University of Michigan researchers & collaborators and surrounding biomedical community |
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| Central Ligand Assay Satellite Services Laboratory (CLASS Lab) – SPH | Visit | Central Ligand Assay Satellite Services Laboratory (CLASS Lab) – SPH | University of Michigan researchers and external researchers. |
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| Consulting for Statistics, Computing, and Analytics Research (CSCAR) | Visit | Consulting for Statistics, Computing, and Analytics Research (CSCAR) | University of Michigan researchers : faculty, staff, students (except coursework) |
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