Education and Training

FIND A CORE FACILITY TO HELP WITH YOUR RESEARCH

Search below to explore services, equipment, locations, and more

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

Academic IT Core

offers a set of specialized IT services designed with our research community in mind.

Dan St. Pierre

dstpierr@umich.edu

Anatomical Donations Program

provides access to anatomical donations for supporting training and new advancements in medical science.

Anatomical Donations Program

donorinfo@umich.edu

Applied Biostatics Laboratory & Data Management Core

The goal for the Applied Biostatistics Laboratory is to further advance the methodological and statistical rigor of research projects

Dr. Robert Ploutz-Snyder
(734)647-0462
robps@umich.edu

Biological Mass Spectrometry Facility

Analyzing biological and large macromolecular samples using mass spectrometry.

Carmen Dunbar
(734) 647-2878
carmdun@umich.edu

BRCF Transgenic Animal Model Core

provide access to transgenic animal technology in an efficient, effective manner.

Zachary T Freeman DVM, PhD
734-647-2910
freemanz@umich.edu

Center for Chemical Genomics (CCG)

provides high-throughput screening of extensive small molecule, natural product and siRNA libraries.

Andrew Alt, PhD
734-763-2340
lsi-screening@umich.edu

Center for Education Design, Evaluation, & Research (CEDER)

provides access to high quality design, evaluation, and research services in education.

Nate Phipps
734-615-5028
ceder-soe@umich.edu

Center for Health Communications Research (CHCR)

designs behavior change and health education interventions.

Elizabeth Hershey
734-763-6099
CHCRinfo@umich.edu

Electron Microbeam Analysis Lab (EMAL)

provides instrumentation for the chemical and structural characterization of solid materials.

Owen Neill, PhD
734-615-6657
okneill@umich.edu

HomeLab

offers a fully functional homelike research environment to facilitate human-centered research in a wide variety of contexts.

Alicia Carmichael
734-764-4665
almagior@umich.edu

Library Visualization Services

provides free support for data visualization across all disciplines.

Library Visualization Services

libvisualization@umich.edu

LSA Scientific Instrument Shop

provides custom scientific apparatus from metal and plastic as well as training for students to use machine tools.

Scott Webster
734-764-4458
lsa-ishop@umich.edu

Lurie Nanofabrication Facility (LNF)

provides advanced micro- and nano-fabrication equipment and expertise to enable cutting edge research.

Sandrine Martin, PhD
734-277-2365
info@LNF.umich.edu

Michigan Center for Materials Characterization (MC)2

is dedicated to the micron and nanoscale imaging and analysis of materials.

Bobby Kerns
734-647-6845
kernsr@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

Total Cores: 25

Core Name	Equipment	Who We Serve
Academic IT Core		University of Michigan Researchers
Anatomical Donations Program		University of Michigan Researchers
Applied Biostatics Laboratory & Data Management Core		University of Michigan 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
BRCF Transgenic Animal Model Core		University of Michigan Researchers and External Researchers
Center for Chemical Genomics (CCG)	Biomek FX96 & 384, Echo 655 Liquid Handler, Flow Cytometer, Image Express Micro (IXM), Mosquito, MultiDrop Combi, MultiDrop Nano, Pintool Biomek FX, Pintool Sciclone ALHD 3000, Plate reader, Plate reader Envision, Plate reader FDSS 7000, Plate washer Biotek EL 406, Plate washer Biotek ELX405, SyncroPatch 384, Tissue Culture Room	University of Michigan Researchers and External Researchers
Center for Education Design, Evaluation, & Research (CEDER)		University of Michigan Researchers and External Researchers
Center for Health Communications Research (CHCR)		University of Michigan Researchers
Electron Microbeam Analysis Lab (EMAL)	Carbon coater Carbon Coater, Electron microprobe SX100, Gold coater Desk II, Scanning electron microscope JSM-7800F, X-ray diffractometer UltimaIV	University of Michigan Researchers and External Researchers
HomeLab	ADA accommodation, Accelerometers: APDM, Automated facial expression coding: Noldus FaceReader/iMotions Emotient, Behavioral coding: Noldus The Observer XT, Color tunable lighting for dawn, day, dusk, or night effect, Controlled hot water temperature, Dedicated servers for short-term data storage, EDA/GSR: Shimmer 3 GSR+/BioNomadix EDA & PPG, EEG: ABM B-Alert X10, EKG: Shimmer ExG/ABM B-Alert X10, EMG: Shimmer ExG/BioNomadix EMG2, Experiment design & stimuli presentation: E-Prime 2/E-Prime 3/DirectRT/MediaLab/iMotions Core/Tobii Studio, Flexible furnishing arrangements, Functional appliances and plumbing, Grip Strength/Pull Strength: Biopac TSD121C Hand Dynamometer, HomeLab, Humidity and temperature control, Integrated AV recording system, Modality equipment and software, Optical pulse: Shimmer 3 GSR+/BioNomadix EDA & PPG, Residential cable, wireless internet and cell service; U-M internet, Respiration: Shimmer ExG, Skin temperature: Shimmer Bridge Amplifier + Probe, Synchronized, multi-modal data collection: BIOPAC MP150/iMotions/Cedrus StimTracker, Video editing: Mac Pro/Adobe Creative Cloud, Video recording: Logitech HD Webcam C920	University of Michigan Researchers
Library Visualization Services		University of Michigan Researchers and External Researchers
LSA Scientific Instrument Shop	Brake Roll Form Punch & Notcher, CNC Turning Center with 12 Position Tool Changer, Engine Lathe (up to 25in diameter), Lathe (6), Shear, Vertical Milling Machine (9)	University of Michigan Researchers and External Researchers
Lurie Nanofabrication Facility (LNF)	ALD Fiji, ALD OpAl, Annealing Furnace, Annealing Furnace ST1800C-888, Atomic Force Microscope Icon, Bio-Safety Cabinet, Bond Aligner 620, Centrifuge, Chemical Bench, Chemical Mechanical Polishing 6EC, Confocal Microscope OLS 4000 LEXT, Contact Aligner / Bond Aligner MA/BA-6, Contact Aligner MA-6, Contact Aligner MJB 45S, Contact Aligner MJB3, Convection Oven, Critical Point Drying Automegasamdri 915B, Deep UV, Ozone Treatment PL16, Developer CEE, Dicing Saw 7100, Diffusion Furnace, Dip Pen Nanolithography DPN 5000, E-beam Evaporator, E-beam Evaporator Cooke, E-beam Evaporator SJ-20, E-beam Evaporator SJ-26, E-beam Lithography JBX6300 FS, E-beam/Thermal Evaporator Evovac, Etching/Release Xetch X.3.B, FTIR Microscope and Bench Cary 620/670, Flip Chip Bonder Lambda, Fluorescent Microscope BX51, Goniometer 200-U1, Image Reversal Oven 310TA €, Incubator, Infra-Red Microscope BX51, Inkjet Printer MP-2831, Ion Mill Nanoquest II, LPCVD Furnace, Lapper PM5, Mask Cleaner PSC 122M, Mask Making, Direct Write uPG 501, Megasonic Cleaner CL200, Optical Profilometer New View 5000, Oxidation Furnace, PECVD P5000, PECVD ULTRADEP 2000, Parylene Deposition System PDS2035, Photoresist Track Coater/Developer ACS 200, Plasma Cleaner 1000P, Plasma Etching CV200RFS(E), Rapid Thermal Annealing RTP 100, Rapid Thermal Annealing RTP 150, Reactive Ion Etcher (RIE) 790, Reactive Ion Etcher (RIE) 9400, Reactive Ion Etcher (RIE) AOE, Reactive Ion Etcher (RIE) P5000, Reactive Ion Etcher (RIE) Pegasus, Reactive Ion Etcher (RIE) PlasmaLab, Reflectometer 6100, Scanning Electron Microscope SU8000 In-line, Spectroscopic Ellipsometer M-2000, Spinner CEE 100CB, Spinner CEE 200X, Sputtering Endeavor M1, Sputtering Lab18, Sputtering PVD75, Stepper AS200, Stress Measurement FLX-2320-S, Surface Plasma Treatment nP12, Surface Profilometer 6M, Surface Profilometer XT, Vacuum Oven PB8-2B-CP, Wafer Bonder 510, Wafer Bonder 520IS, Wafer Bonder SB-6E, Wafer Cleaner Trilennium , Wire Bonder iBond 5000	University of Michigan Researchers and External Researchers
Michigan Center for Materials Characterization (MC)2	Benchmark Hotplate Stirrer, Buehler Ecomet 3 Variable Speed Grinder-Polisher, Cameca LEAP 5000HR, FEI Helios 650 Nanolab SEM/FIB, FEI Nova 200 Nanolab SEM/FIB, FEI Quanta 3D SEM/FIB, Fischione Model 1020 Plasma Cleaner, Fisher Scientific FS20D Ultrasonic Cleaner, Gatan Model 601 Ultrasonic Disk Cutter, Gatan Model 626 Cryo TEM holder, Gatan Model 656 Dimple Grinder, Gatan Model 691 PIPS, Hummingbird Scientific Liquid Flow TEM holder, Hysitron PicoIndenter, Hysitron TriboIndenter, JEOL 3100R05 Double Cs Corrected TEM/STEM, Kratos Axis Ultra XPS, Leica cryo stage for SEM, Nikon Microscope with Scion CCD Camera, Nikon SMZ 745 Microscope, Nikon SMZ 745T Microscope with Panasonic TV Camera, Reichert-Jung Ultracut E, SBT Model 360 Disc Dril, SBT Model 650 Low Speed Diamond Wheel Saw, SBT Wire Saw, SPI-Module Carbon/Sputter Coater, SYBRON-Thermolyne Hot Plate Oven OV 10600, Spectra 300 Ultimonochromated Cs Corrected S/TEM, TESCAN MIRA3 FEG SEM, TESCAN RISE, Talos F200X G2 S/TEM, Ted Pella LKB 7800 Knifemaker, Thermolyne Type 1000 Stir Plate, Veeco Dimension Icon AFM, Zeiss Xradia Versa 520 3D X-ray Microscope with DCT module	University of Michigan Researchers and External Researchers
Michigan Flora Online		University of Michigan Researchers and External Researchers
Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research (MICHR)		University of Michigan Researchers
Michigan Integrative Musculoskeletal Health Core Center (MiMHC)	Automated tissue processor ASP 300S, Band saw 312, Cryostat - Leica CM3050S, Current stimulator 701B, Embedder for paraffin, Force measuring system BG-50, BF-300, BG-1000, Grinder/Polisher, In vivo microComputed Tomography system 1176, Materials testing system 8511, Materials testing system Bionix, Materials testing system eXert 4500, Microscope Eclipse, Microtomes, Muscle control 300B and 305B, Nanoindentor TI950, Peripheral quantitative computed tomography (pQCT) XCT 2000 L, Raman fiber probe RamanRxn-1, Raman microscope E600, Treadmill, Ultrasound Vevo2100, Video tracking system, microComputed Tomography system (microCT) 100, nanoComputed Tomography system (nanoCT) m	University of Michigan Researchers and External Researchers
Mobile Technologies Core, Eisenberg Family Depression Center	Digital Resource Library, Study Database Hosting (Oracle)	University of Michigan Researchers
Multicenter Perioperative Outcomes Group (MPOG)	Data Den Archival Storage, MPOG Data Direct, Turbo Storage Volume	University of Michigan Researchers External Researchers Other
Physiology Phenotyping Core (PPC)	Alzet Osmotic Pump, Balance beam, Columbus Instruments Animal Treadmill, Columbus Instruments Grip Strength Meter, Columbus Instruments Mouse Home Cage Running Wheel, Columbus Instruments Rota Rod, ETA-F10, Gait analysis, HD-X11, HP Sonos 7500, IITC Life Science Non-Invasive Blood Pressure, Indwelling Catheter, Scisense ADVantage PV System (ADV500), TA10TA-F20, TA11PA-C10, Vevo 2100	University of Michigan Researchers and External Researchers

Total Cores: 25

1018 Fuller Street
777 Building
AATBSRB
Brehm
BSB
Cancer Center
Chem
Clark Library
Commonwealth
CVC
Dentistry
Domino's Farms
Duderstadt Center
East Hall
EECS
Herbarium
ISR-Perry
ISR-Thompson
Liberty Bldg
Mary Sue Coleman Hall
Mcity
Michigan Memorial Phoenix Laboratory
MS II
MSI
MSRB I
MSRB II
MSRB III
NCRC Bldg 14
NCRC Bldg 16
NCRC Bldg 20
NCRC Bldg 22
NCRC Bldg 25
NCRC Bldg 26
NCRC Bldg 35
NCRC Bldg 400
NCRC Bldg 520
NCRC Bldg 60
NIB
NUB
Perry Building
Pharmacy
Rachel Upjohn Bldg
Rackham Bldg
Randall Lab
Ross School of Business
Shapiro Library
SOE
SPH I
SPRL
Taubman Health Sciences Library
UH
UMTRI

1018 Fuller Street
777 Building
AATBSRB
Brehm
BSB
Cancer Center
Chem
Clark Library
Commonwealth
CVC
Dentistry
Domino's Farms
Duderstadt Center
East Hall
EECS
Herbarium
ISR-Perry
ISR-Thompson
Liberty Bldg
Mary Sue Coleman Hall
Mcity
Michigan Memorial Phoenix Laboratory
MS II
MSI
MSRB I
MSRB II
MSRB III
NCRC Bldg 14
NCRC Bldg 16
NCRC Bldg 20
NCRC Bldg 22
NCRC Bldg 25
NCRC Bldg 26
NCRC Bldg 35
NCRC Bldg 400
NCRC Bldg 520
NCRC Bldg 60
NIB
NUB
Perry Building
Pharmacy
Rachel Upjohn Bldg
Rackham Bldg
Randall Lab
Ross School of Business
Shapiro Library
SOE
SPH I
SPRL
Taubman Health Sciences Library
UH
UMTRI