Study and Analysis of Biological Samples
Our facilities have equipment that enable analysis of biological samples (cells, blood, urine, tissue etc) with applications in metabolism studies, gene expression, identification and validation of biomarkers and others.
Chemical Analysis
- HPLC: High Performance Liquid Chromatography
- IR: Infrared
- UV: Ultraviolet
- Benchtop NMR: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
- XRF: X-ray Fluorescence
Tissue processing equipment
- Tissue Homogenizer
- Microtome
- Water Bath
- Cryostat
Genetic Analysis of Biological Samples
Our facilities have equipment that enable genetic analysis through Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and real-time PCR, as well as gene expression studies and preparation of samples for genomic applications such as next generation sequencing, epigenomics and others.
DNA and mRNA applications
- Thermocycler
- Real-time PCR machine or qPCR machine
Spectrophotometer
- UV-Vis spectrophotometer
- Nanodrop (for small volumes)
Gel Electrophoresis
- Agarose gel electrophoresis setup
- Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE) setup
Protein Analysis of Biological Samples
Our facilities have equipment that enable analysis of protein expression with diagnostic medical applications.
Gel Electrophoresis
- Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE) setup
Western blotting apparatus
- Protein transfer system
Plate Reader
Incubator Shaker
Study and Analysis of Cells
Our facilities have equipment that enable analysis and characterization of cells.
Flow Cytometer
Microscopy
- Light microscope
- Fluorescence microscope
- Confocal microscope
Culture of Cells
Our facilities have equipment that enable culture of cells for in vitro studies.
- Incubator (CO2 incubator)
- Laminar flow hood (or biosafety cabinet)
- Cryogenic storage (for freezing cells)