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Michigan Diabetes Research Center (MDRC) Islet Core

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

12-channel Suprafusion 1000, Cytospin 4, Digital stereotaxic frame, Elevated plus maze, Fiber photometry, In vivo optogenetics, Metabolic cages, Minispec, Nikon AZ-1000, Open field, Operant cages, Phenotyper chambers, Scintillation counter

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

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
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.

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

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.

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

kjepsen@med.umich.edu

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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
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.

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

microbiomecore@umich.edu

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

efdc-mobiletech@umich.edu

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
starnaul@umich.edu

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
gidley@umich.edu

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
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

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

Total Cores: 101