Microscopy and Cellular Imaging Core:

This core laboratory provides access to microscopes, image analysis software and training. Microscopes include two confocal microscopes and two florescence microscopes. Three workstations can access a variety of software for image processing and analysis. Both training and advice is available for groups or individuals.

Islet Cell Production Core:

The core provides Center investigators with high quality human and murine islets. Standard methods and reagents ensure quality and reproducibility. In addition, the core routinely assesses islets for quality, sterility and function by a number of biological and biochemical assays.

Mouse Genetics Core:

This core facility is designed to facilitate the creation of new mutant mouse strains for diabetes-related research. The core provides expertise in the areas of gene-targeting in mouse embryonic stem (ES) cells and in microinjection of mouse embryos. Both advice and technical services are available.

Genomics and Bioinformatics:

This core provides access to advice, reagents, equipment, software and technical assistance for genome wide analysis. Available technologies include Affymetrix oligonucleotide arrays, custom spotted cDNA and long-oligonucleotide arrays, and TaqMan quantitative PCR.

Fore more information on these and additional shared research facilities on the Parnassus Campus (Biological Imaging Development Center, Flow Cytometry, Genomics & Bioinformatics, Hybridoma and Monoclonal Antibody, Islet Production Facility, Lentiviral RNA Interefence, Microscopy, Mouse Genetic), please see the attached link.