Explore the many services, equipment, and instrumentation that the University of Michigan offers across campus in its core facilities.

FIND A CORE FACILITY TO HELP WITH YOUR RESEARCH

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Please click on the core name for more details on the resources and expertise available in each.

Michigan Diabetes Research Center (MDRC) Islet Core

provides services using rodent models to study islet biology related to diabetes

Corentin Cras-Meneur, PhD
734-232-8165
corentin@med.umich.edu

Michigan Diabetes Research Center (MDRC) Microscopy & Image Analysis Core (MIAC)

provides protein/RNA imaging and analysis for diabetes-related research

David A. Antonetti, PhD
734-232-8230
dantonet@med.umich.edu

Michigan Diabetes Research Center (MDRC) Molecular Genetics Core (MGC)

applies genetic methodologies to research questions related to diabetes.

David P. Olson, MD, PhD
734-232-8205
dpolson@med.umich.edu

Michigan Elemental Analysis Laboratory (MEAL)

provides analysis on a variety of biological, environmental, geological, chemical, pharmaceutical, and industrial materials.

Ingrid Hendy, PhD
(734) 615 6892
ihendy@umich.edu

Michigan Flora Online

presents the basic information about all vascular plants known to occur outside of cultivation in the state.

Anton A. Reznicek
734-764-5544
reznicek@umich.edu

Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research (MICHR)

educates, funds, connects & supports clinical and translational research teams.

MICHR
(734) 998-7474
um-michr@umich.edu

Michigan Integrative Musculoskeletal Health Core Center (MiMHC)

Our 3 Cores provide analyses aimed at understanding musculoskeletal health using paraffin and plastic (hard tissue) histology and training, micro/nanoCT imaging, Raman spectrometry, whole animal/tissue level testing, Omics and machine learning support.

Karl Jepsen, PhD

kjepsen@med.umich.edu

Photo from the Michigan Performance Research Laboratory

Michigan Performance Research Laboratory (MiPR)

investigates the biomechanics of human movement with the intention of optimizing potential, performance, and functionality.

Ronald Zernicke, PhD
(734) 647-0284
zernicke@umich.edu

Micro & Nano Computed Tomography Advanced Imaging Core

provides 3-D imaging and quantitative analysis of structures/materials, including metals, silica-based chips and plastics.

Andrea Clark
734-615-6956
clarkand@umich.edu

Microbiome Core

provides microbial sequencing, high-throughput nucleic acid extraction, microbial cultivation, and strain identification.

Tom Schmidt, Ph.D

microbiomecore@umich.edu

Miller Lab

provides usage of the Agilent Seahorse XFe96 for cellular analysis of oxygen consumption and extracellular acidification.

Melissa Han
734-936-2164
melhan@med.umich.edu

Mixed Methods Program

promotes rigorous mixed methods research and scholarship across academic disciplines.

Satoko Motohara
(734) 936-5672
mixedmethods@umich.edu

Mobile Technologies Core, Eisenberg Family Depression Center

Provides support, guidance and technical skills to utilize mobile technologies and digital mental health measures.

Victoria Bennett

efdc-mobiletech@umich.edu

Morphomic Analysis Group (MAG)

provides morphomic data derived from medical imaging to improve patient care, further research, and support education.

June Sullivan
734-764-7841
MorphomicAnalysisGroup@umich.edu

Multicenter Perioperative Outcomes Group (MPOG)

Promote safe and evidence-based perioperative care for patients through research, education and quality improvement

MPOG
Please send email to:
mpog-admin@med.umich.edu

Multicultural Study of Trauma Recovery (MiStory)

an international collaboration working together to study the relationships among culture, gender, and trauma recovery.

Denise Saint Arnault
734-615-0537
starnaul@umich.edu

NanoPos Group

studies nano-scale defects and open volumes in condensed matter using positron annihilation spectroscopies.

David Gidley, PhD
734-255-4043
gidley@umich.edu

Natural Products Discovery Core (NPDC)

develops candidates identified through high-throughput screening into unique, bioactive, patentable, small molecules.

Ashootosh Tripathi, PhD
734-647-9466
natprodcore@umich.edu

Neuropsychology Program

provides neuropsychological evaluations, quality assurance, test formulation, data collection coordination, and analysis.

Carol Persad, PhD
734-763-9259
cpersad@umich.edu

Nutrition, Exercise and Phenotype Testing Core (NExT)

provides general phenotyping, bionutrition support, and physical activity/exercise assessments.

Sarah Ball
734-763-5482
NExTservices@umich.edu

Total Cores: 101

Core Name	Equipment	Who We Serve
Academic IT Core		University of Michigan Researchers
Advanced Research Computing – Technology Services	Data Storage, Graphics Processing Units (GPU), Networking, Super Computer Cluster	University of Michigan Researchers and External Researchers
Anatomical Donations Program		University of Michigan Researchers
Animal Biosafety Level 3 Laboratory	Biosafety cabinets, Cell Sorters, Centrifuge, Microscope	University of Michigan Researchers
Animal Surgery Operating Rooms (ASOR)	Anesthesia machines with isoflurane or Sevoflurane vaporizers, Autoclave, Basic surgical instruments and supplies, Cautery units, External heat support (heat lamps/circulating water blankets/ Hot Dog), Fluoroscopy, Glucometer, I-Stat: chemistry and blood gas analyzer, IV fluid warmer, IV infusion pumps, Lead gowns & thyroid shields, Microhematocrit centrifuge, Monitors: EKG, Pulse oximetry, carbon dioxide, direct and indirect blood pressure (NIBP and IBP), Radiographic unit, Refractometer, Scrubs and personal protective equipment, Stainless steel tables, Surgical suction, Ventilators	University of Michigan Researchers
Applied Biostatics Laboratory & Data Management Core		University of Michigan Researchers
Biochemical Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (BNMR) Laboratory	400 MHz, 500 MHz	University of Michigan Researchers and External Researchers
Biointerfaces Institute (BI)	3D Bioprinter 3DDiscovery, 3D printer Invivo, Chiral Raman Spectrometer Chiral RAMAN-2X, Circular Dichroism Spectrophotometer J-1700, Circular Dichroism Spectrophotometer J-815, Circularly Polarized Luminescence Spectrophotometer CPL-300, Differential Scanning Calorimeter Discovery DSC, Fluorometer FluoroMax Plus, Fluorometer QuantumMaster 400, Fourier-transform infrared spectrometer, Isothermal Titration Calorimetry Nano ITC, Liquid Differential Scanning Calorimeter Nano DCS, Live cell Holotomography 3D Cell Explorer Fluoro, Mercury Intrusion Porosimeter Autopore V (Model: 9620), Micromechanical Testing and Assembly Station FT-RS1002 Microrobotic System and FT-UMS1000 Universal Measurement Stand, Microscope with Live Cell environmental chamber IX83, Mueller Matrix Polarimeter Measurement System Exicor XZT, Nano Tensile/Compression Mechanical Tester UTM T150, Particle Size Characterization, Dynamic Light Scattering, Zeta Potential Zetasizer Nano ZSP, Particle Size Characterization, Laser Scattering Mastersizer 2000 with Hydro2000S, Particle Size Characterization, Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis Nanosight NS300, Particle Size Characterization, Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis, Zeta Potential ZetaView TWIN, Quantitative Pathology Microscope Workstation Mantra, Rheometer HR-2 Discovery Hybrid, Soft Material Mechanical Testing MicroSquisher, Superresolution Structured Illumination Microscopy ELYRA S.1 SIM, Surface Plasmon Resonance, Thermal Gravimetric Analysis Discovery TGA	University of Michigan Researchers and External Researchers
Biological Mass Spectrometry Facility	QExactive Ultra High Range Mass Spectrometry, TSQ Quantis Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometry, Waters Cyclic Ion Mobility Mass Spectrometry, Waters LC preparative auto-purification mass spectrometry system	University of Michigan Researchers External Researchers Other
Biomolecular Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Laboratory	Agilent/Varian 400 MHz w/room temperature probe (H/F-X) 400 MHz NMR, Bruker 600 MHz w/cryoprobe (H/C/N) 600MHz NMR, Bruker 600 MHz w/prodigy cryoprobe (H/F-X) 600 MHz NMR, Bruker 800 MHz w/cryoprobe (H/C/N) 800MHz NMR	University of Michigan Researchers and External Researchers
BRCF Advanced Genomics Core (AGC)	ABI qPCR System, Arrays iScan, Next Generation Sequencing, Next Generation Sequencing BluePippin, Next Generation Sequencing GridION, Next Generation Sequencing MiSeq, Next Generation Sequencing NextSeq 2000, Next Generation Sequencing NextSeq 500/550, Next Generation Sequencing NovaSeq 6000, Next Generation Sequencing S2, Quality Control 2200 TapeStation, Quality Control 4200 TapeStation, Quality Control Bioanalyzer, Quality Control LabChip GX Touch, Quality Control Qubit Fluorimeter, Single Cell Chromium Controller, Single Cell Chromium System, Single Cell ChromiumX, Single Cell Countess II, Single Cell Luna Fx7, Spatial Transcriptomics CM1860, Spatial Transcriptomics Epifluorescence Microscope BX51, Spatial Transcriptomics GeoMx DSP, Spatial Transcriptomics S700, Spatial Transcriptomics Visium CytAssist, qPCR QuantSTudio 12K Flex, qPCR StepOne	University of Michigan Researchers and External Researchers
BRCF Bioinformatics Core		University of Michigan Researchers and External Researchers
BRCF Biomedical Research Store		University of Michigan Researchers
BRCF Epigenomics Core		University of Michigan Researchers and External Researchers
BRCF Flow Cytometry Core	Bigfoot Spectral, Bio-Rad ZE5, Cytek Aurora, Cytoflex, FACSAria III, Fortessa, ImagestreamX Mark II, Microfluidic Sorter, MoFlo Astrios, Sony MA900, Sony SH800, Sony Synergy	University of Michigan Researchers and External Researchers
BRCF Metabolomics Core	GC-MS 6890, LC-QQQ 6410, LC-QQQ 6490, LC-QTOF 6545, LC-TripleTOF 5600+, Orbitrap IDX	University of Michigan Researchers
BRCF Microscopy Core	A1 confocal (2), A1R confocal, A1si confocal, CSU-X1 SDC, EVO 15 LAB6 SEM, JEM 1400 TEM, Lattice Lighhtsheet 7, Lightsheet 7, N-SIM, SP5 Confocal/MP, SP8 Confocal/MP/STED/FLIM, Stellaris Confocal	University of Michigan Researchers and External Researchers
BRCF Proteomics Resource Facility (PRF)	Orbitrap Fusion Tribrid with ETD, Q Exactive HF	University of Michigan Researchers
BRCF Transgenic Animal Model Core		University of Michigan Researchers and External Researchers
BRCF Vector Core		University of Michigan Researchers and External Researchers