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

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

Image analysis workstations, Leica Stellaris 8 Resonant FALCON Confocal Microscope Stellaris 8, Nikon A1 Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope A1

David A. Antonetti, PhD
734-232-8230
[email protected]

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
[email protected]

Michigan Elemental Analysis Laboratory (MEAL)

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

CEM Mars6 Microwave Digestion System, Thermo Scientific Element 2 high-resolution ICP-MS, Thermo Scientific ICAP-Q (ICP-MS)

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
[email protected]

Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research (MICHR)

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

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.

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

Karl Jepsen, PhD

[email protected]

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.

16 chnl emg system DTS, Breath by breath metabolic sys K4b2, Instrumented treadmill QUASAR, Movement biomech measurement system MVN

Ronald Zernicke, PhD
(734) 647-0284
[email protected]

Micro & Nano Computed Tomography Advanced Imaging Core

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

In vivo/Bruker Skyscan 1176 high resolution micro-CT imaging system 1176, Phoenix x-ray | Nanotom m

Microbiome Core

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

ABI qPCR System, Agilent BioAnalyzer, Anaerobic Growth Chambers - Hypoxic & Anaerobic COY Chambers, Axygen Gel Documentation System, Bruker MALDI Biotyper Sirius GP System, Class II biological cabinets, Eppendorf Mastercyclers, Eppendorf epMotion, Illumina MiSeq, Qiagen TissueLyser II

Tom Schmidt, Ph.D

[email protected]

Miller Lab

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

Agilent Seahorse XFe96 Analyzer

Mixed Methods Program

promotes rigorous mixed methods research and scholarship across academic disciplines.

Mobile Technologies Core, Eisenberg Family Depression Center

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

Digital Resource Library, Study Database Hosting (Oracle)

Victoria Bennett

[email protected]

Morphomic Analysis Group (MAG)

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

Multicenter Perioperative Outcomes Group (MPOG)

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

Data Den Archival Storage, MPOG Data Direct, Turbo Storage Volume

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
[email protected]

NanoPos Group

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

PALS, Positron beams

David Gidley, PhD
734-255-4043
[email protected]

Natural Products Discovery Core (NPDC)

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

600 MHz NMR with Prodigy Probe, Agilent 6545Q-TOF LC-MS with RapidFire 365 High-throughput, Biotage SPE Dry 96 Dual Sample Concentrator System, Biotage Selekt 2 channel extended bed UV/Vis, Biotage V10 Touch with/without Gilson Handlers, Buchi Syncore Analyst, Gilson GX 271 ASPEC with Dual Syringe Pump, Shake culture/orbital incubator shaker facility (MAXq8000 and alike), Shimadzu LCMS 2020 with dual ESI/APCI probe (both +ve/-ve mode), Thermo KingFisher Flex high throughput DNA and protein purification system, ThermoSavant SpeedVac

Ashootosh Tripathi, PhD
734-647-9466
[email protected]

Neuropsychology Program

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

Carol Persad, PhD
734-763-9259
[email protected]

Stethoscope Chart

Nutrition, Exercise and Phenotype Testing Core (NExT)

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

Actigraph accelerometers, Cosmed Bodpod, Cosmed Peapod, DEXA-GE Lunar Prodigy, Lange calipers, Nutrition Data System for Research (NDSR) software, Parvomedics TrueOne 2400, Treadmill and bike ergometer

Pharmacokinetic and Mass Spectrometry Core

maintains mass spectrometry instruments and the technical expertise to design quantitative assays for drug-like compounds.

3200 Qtrap Mass spec with HPLC 3200, 4000 Mass spec with HPLC 4000, 4500 Qtrap Mass spec with HPLC 4500, 5500 Qtrap Mass spec with HPLC 5500, 6600+ TripleTof Mass spec with UPLC 6600, AP-MALDI, Cryostat cm1950, HPLC-UV, HPLC-UV 1200, Homogenizer Evolution, Orbitrap ID-X Tribrid MS with UPLC ID-X, Prep-HPLC-UV, TM-Sprayer, X500R QTof Mass spec with HPLC X500R, XEVO TQD Mass spec with UPLC TQD

Total Cores: 99