Shared Equipment and services in CORE Labs

The Olympus BX51 is a versatile upright microscope designed for research and clinical applications in life sciences, material sciences, and industry. The BX51 has renowned UIS2 optics, providing exceptional image quality and clarity. It offers brightfield, darkfield, phase contrast, and fluorescence imaging modalities supported by a range of objectives and fluorescence filter sets. The BX51 includes motorized components such as the nosepiece, stage, and focus, allowing for precise and automated control of sample positioning, magnification selection, and focal plane adjustment. This enables efficient multi-dimensional imaging and facilitates advanced imaging techniques such as Z-stack acquisition and extended focus imaging. The microscope also includes a modular design, allowing for easy integration of accessories such as motorized stages, digital cameras, and image analysis software. The BX51 is compatible with a wide range of accessories and imaging techniques, allowing users to customize the system to their specific research needs.

The Applied Biosystems Veriti Thermal Cycler delivers the proven reliability of Applied Biosystems instruments. With the added control of VeriFlex technology, it has six independent temperature blocks that provide precise control over your PCR optimization and a color touch screen that simplifies its setup and use. Optional setups for fast or standard PCR methods provide flexibility and shorten your PCR cycling times. The Veriti 96-Well Fast Thermal Cycler is equipped with a fast 0.1-mL block configuration.

Other Thermal Cyclers in the Common Lab include:

Applied Biosystems SimpliAmp

Thermolyne Type 16500 Dri-Bath

GeneAmp PCR System 9700

Thermo Precision General-Purpose Water Bath Model 180

The high-speed refrigerated centrifuge 5810 R is one of the most compact 3 L benchtop centrifuges available. It is the workhorse for medium—to high-throughput laboratories, combining versatility and high capacity with the ability to use both tubes and plates.

Other centrifuges include:

Ample Scientific Champion F-33D

SCILOGEX EZee Mini Centrifuge D1008

With a capacity ranging from 22 to 520 g and readability from 0.001 to 1 mg, METTLER TOLEDO analytical balances are perfectly suited to sensitive applications, such as density determination, sample preparation, differential weighing, formulation, and pipette calibration.

The NanoDrop ND-1000 is a full-spectrum spectrophotometer that measures 1ul samples with high accuracy and reproducibility. The system uses 1mm and 0.2mm path lengths for each measurement cycle to provide an extensive dynamic range. The ND-1000 can measure high concentration samples without dilution that many standard cuvette spectrophotometers cannot, measuring up to 50 times more concentrated solutions. Surface tension technology keeps samples in place without the need for sample containment devices and allows for quick cleanup. ​​

The Tapestri Platform is the only system capable of simultaneously providing both genotype and phenotype data from the same cell, across thousands of single cells. With DNA as a foundation, our proprietary two-step microfluidic workflow enables the simultaneous detection of analytes, including SNVs, CNVs, and proteins. Meet the complexity of cancer with true multi-omics analysis.

The Branson 2510R-DTH Ultrasonic cleaner is designed for performance, control, durability, and reliability for a variety of applications. It is powerful enough to remove heavy oils, buffing compounds, and proteins, consistent enough to manage difficult laboratory cleaning while also safe enough for delicate components. Ultrasonic sound waves move through a cleaning solution, leading to the rapid formation and collapse of microscopic bubbles, which is an effect called cavitation. The 40kHz transducers provide increased cleaning power and a built-in sweep frequency for uniform cleaning throughout the bath. Features digital control of both heat and time and a 3/4 gallon capacity with easy-empty rim.

The Qubit Quantitation Platform is an efficient combination of sophisticated, accurate, and highly sensitive fluorescence-based quantitation assays with the most user-friendly fluorometer available. Because the Qubit fluorometer uses the very latest in illumination and detection technology for the highest sensitivity, you can use as little as 1 μL of sample and still get great results, even with very dilute samples.

Evoqua Deionized water system With 18.2 megohm-cm resistivity at 77°F

This 4′ fume hood features a white poly resin chemical resistant liner, interior work light, and two convenience outlets with a 36″ frameless sash viewing height.