Today, biomedical
researchers require advanced technology such as
genomics and gene expression, proteomics,
bioinformatics, translational research, and
biological imaging. The MCB Core
Laboratory is instrumental in facilitating
biomedical research in many of these areas.This facility has
provided the framework to nurture biomedical
research and career development opportunities
for new and established investigators in
molecular and cellular research at JSU.Using
recombinant DNA technology, the MCB Core
Laboratory has enhanced the research
capabilities of investigators at JSU by making
available a variety of instrumentation and
techniques at the cellular and molecular levels.The MCB Core
Laboratory provides investigators with
instrumentation access and tools to conduct
cutting edge biomedical research.
Specific Aims
The specific aims of the MCB Core Laboratory
are:
To
provide a variety of services
and technical support in molecular biology
and DNA technologyby offering
equipment access, expert advice,
demonstration of techniques, operation of
equipment, participation in discussion and
data interpretation, and hands-on-training
in molecular biology and cell culture;
To increase faculty training in recombinant
DNA technology to strengthen faculty
development and technology transfer.
To provide a research environment and
instrumentation for investigators to pursue
biomedical research opportunities and
enhance overall research productivity; and
To foster
collaborative research relationships among
RCMI investigators and other MCB core users
at JSU and other research intensive
institutions.
Assist in morphological characterization of cell
cultures by microscopic analysis
Consultation to investigators regarding techniques
prior to experimentation
e.Other Technical Assistance
Measurement of stress-related enzymes (TNF alpha,
GM-CFS and IL1β)
Assist in preparation of tissue samples for Scanning
and Transmission electron microscopy
Resources and Environment
The
MCB Core Laboratory is located in the John A.
Peoples (JAP) Building in Rooms 416 and 419 with
dimensions of 30 sq ft by 31 sq ft and 14.5 sq
ft by 3.5 sq ft respectively. The current
resources in MCB Core Laboratory include:
Automatic Environmental Speed Vac System
(Savant)
Freeze Drying System with glassware (Savant)
Cryosafe Liquid Nitrogen Tank (Forma
Scientific)
Nucleovision 760 Imaging Workstation (Gel
Documentation System & Computer) (Nucleotech)
