Core Support The School of Pharmacy has made significant recent investments in its laboratory research facilities to better serve the faculty’s growing research portfolio. Multiple core laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment suites and a team of research support staff provide specialized equipment not typically maintained in individual faculty laboratories. These facilities serve USC scientists from both campuses and are also available to outside researchers. The Mass Spectrometry Core supports students and faculty while also providing a
crucial resource for the larger community of scientific experts who partner with the school on vital projects. The core offers the latest technology, including imaging mass spectrometry; matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization (MALDI) imaging; high-throughput screening of small molecules, peptides and proteins; and quantitative metabolomic and proteomic mass spectrometry. The Translational Research Laboratory features highly specialized instruments for applications including: sample processing,
cell and immunobiology, flow cytometry, molecular analysis and RNA/DNA sequencing. The Histology Laboratory supports all research needs in histology and pathology— from tissue processing to sectioning and staining. The advanced equipment includes a cryostat for cryogenic temperature control and a microtome for precise sectioning of samples. The Lentiviral Laboratory provides services related to producing small-scale retrovirus stocks to aid researchers in solving vexing medical mysteries and generating platforms for innovative drug discovery and development.
Ethan Canfield, research lab specialist, Mass Spectrometry Core, sets up vials in the autosampler for mass spectrometry analysis.
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