Facilities

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Facility Resources

Our Stem Cell Research and Technology Resource Center provides a highly controlled, fully equipped environment designed to support advanced stem cell, primary cell, and molecular biology research. Below is an overview of the systems and equipment available to all authorized users.

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Cell Culture Systems

  • Biosafety cabinets (5 total)
  • COâ‚‚ and tri‑gas incubators (7 total)
  • Cell Culture Marker + Sterilization Hood (UVP)
  • Dead Air Box
  • Sterile dissection hood with Olympus CKX53 microscope and heated/COâ‚‚ stage
  • COâ‚‚ shaker with remote controller for organoid derivation
  • Phase‑contrast microscopes (6 total)
  • Water/bead baths (6 total)
  • ThawSTAR Automated Cell Thawing System
  • Liquid nitrogen cryostorage
  • Mr. Frosty & CoolCell LX freezing containers
  • Refrigerators and freezers (4°C, –20°C, –80°C)
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Imaging & Microscopy Systems

  • EVOS7000 microscope
  • Olympus IX83 inverted fluorescence scanner microscope with live‑cell time‑lapse imaging
  • Automated fluorescence cell counters (2 units)
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Molecular Biology & PCR Systems

  • QuantStudioâ„¢ 3 Real‑Time PCR System
  • ABI 7500 Real‑Time PCR System
  • ProFlex PCR System
  • Transfection systems: Neon NxT Electroporation & Amaxa Nucleofector
  • Centrifuges and microcentrifuges
  • Plate shakers
  • Block heaters

Bioengineering & Specialized Workspaces

  • Bioengineering workspace
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Consumables & Reagents

  • Standard iPSC consumables provided at no cost for internal users
  • Reagents available for purchase (up to 30% lower cost)
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Training & User Support

  • Training for new users
  • hiPSC culture training
  • Primary culture training
Stem cell center user using a microscope to inspect cells.
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