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Our Stem Cell Research and Technology Resource Center provides comprehensive support for stem cell, primary cell, and molecular biology research. We offer specialized services, expert training, and access to advanced technologies to accelerate scientific discovery across academic, industry, and non‑profit sectors.

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Cell Culture Systems

  • Biosafety cabinets (5 total)
  • COâ‚‚ and tri‑gas incubators (7 total)
  • Cell Culture Marker + Sterilization Hood (UVP)
  • 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 (2 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

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Bioengineering & Specialized Workspaces

  • Bioengineering workspace
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Consumables & Reagents

  • Standard iPSC consumables provided at no cost for internal users
  • Reagents available for purchaseÌý
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Training & User Support

  • Training for new users
  • hiPSC culture training
  • Primary culture training

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Access the Center

The Center is available to:

  • University researchers
  • Academic collaborators from other institutions
  • Biotechnology and industry partners
  • Non‑profit research organizations
  • Researchers worldwide seeking access to our technologies, services, or training

** To begin using the facility, new users must complete onboarding and required safety training.

Start Access RequestÌý contacting the Center!