The Food and Health Lab is affiliated with the Translational Biomarkers Core Lab (TBCL) in collaboration with the Center for American Indian and Rural Health Equity.
Contact the Translational Biomarkers Core Lab (TBCL) at [email protected] for fee-based analytical services using the following instrumentation for quantification of biomarkers through ELISA procedures, enzymatic assays, fluorescence, immunoassays, flow cytometry, chromatography, and gene expression analyses.
Our joint facility and has the following instrumentation:
- Bio-Plex 200 System: An automated immunoassay multiplex array system that provides a wide range of biomarker assessments.
- Bio-Tek Synergy 2 Multi-Mode Microplate Reader: A flexible monochromator-based multi-mode plate reader that includes Fluorescence Intensity (FI), Fluorescence Polarization (FP), Time-Resolved Fluorescence (TRF), Luminescence, and UV-visible Absorbance.
- Beckman Coulter CytoFLEX Flow Cytometer: For multiple assessments including cell proliferation analysis, T cell subset analysis, identification of low expressed antigens, and micro-particle detection.
- Waters ACQUITY Arc System (Dual HPLC and UPLC) with Detector: For quantification of nutrients and metabolites including Vitamins A, B, C, D, E; carbohydrates (glucose, fructose, sucrose); dietary fiber; lignans; fatty acids; polyphenols; alkaloids; and terpenoids.
- Bio-Tek Precision XS Automated Pipetting System: A high-throughput robotic and an automated pipetting instrument.
- Eppendorf Mastercycler Nexus Gradient ThermoCycler: Used to amplify segments of DNA via the polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
- FreeZone 4.5-Liter Freeze Dry System: For sample preparation and the preservation and storage of biologicals, pharmaceuticals, and foods.
In addition to the above, we have the following minor equipment:
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80 C Freezer (2)
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Explosion proof freezer
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Fridge / freezer unit
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Cell culture fume hood
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Rotary evaporator
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Refrigerated micro-centrifuge (2)
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Sonicator (2)
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Vortex (2)
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Pulverizer (3 large and 2 micro)
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Weighing scales (5)
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Light box
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Hot plate stirrer (2)
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Hot water bath
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Computer (2)