Meet the Core Facilities
Brain Imaging Research Center
The Brain Imaging Research Center (BIRC) conducts several research studies in which functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) is used to determine areas of the brain that are activated during different behavioral tasks.
Bone Biomechanics, Histology, & Imaging Core
This core provides a wide range of services to analyze both murine and human skeletal tissue.
Genetics Models Core
The Genetic Models Core provides state-of-the-art services to create novel genetically modified mice and cell lines. This core was created by expanding an existing transgenic mouse facility at UAMS, which has a strong record of producing transgenic mice.
Experimental Pathology Core
The core provides a variety of standard pathological stains for histochemical analysis of tissues, including hematoxylin and eosin, special stains, and immunohistochemistry.
Digital Microscopy Core
The Digital Microscopy Core operates and maintains computer controlled microscope workstations ranging from light to electron microscopy. The core also provides a range of sample preparation equipment for electron microscopy.
Bioinformatics Core
This core provides cutting-edge analyses of large datasets. The Bioinformatics Core has assembled a team of bioinformatics specialists with access to a state-of-the-art computational facility offering cutting edge analyses for genomics and proteomics experiments.
DNA & Next Generation Sequencing Core
The DNA Sequencing Core provides researchers with sequencing data via an Applied Biosystems Model 3130XL Genetic Analyzer.
Flow Cytometry Core
The Flow Cytometry Core Facility offers analysis of samples by traditional flow cytometry, full spectrum flow cytometry, sterile cell sorting, and imaging flow cytometry.
Proteomics Core
The Proteomics Core Facility provides protein characterization by mass spectrometry. This includes identification of unknown proteins, quantitative comparison of proteins in biological samples, and mapping of post-translational protein modifications.