Molecular & Cellular Biology (MCB) Core Laboratory

Goals and Objectives

1. Catalyze scientific discovery by establishing a comprehensive molecular and cellular biology shared instrumentation laboratory.
2. Provide technical support in molecular and cellular biology techniques to diverse investigators.
3. Foster the acquisition and adoption of cutting-edge technologies by conducting training workshops and seminars in current and emerging molecular biology technologies for users.

Standardized protocols will be established for all the major applications of the facility. While individual investigators, their staff, and students may elect to conduct the experiments, a Core specialist will be available to assist or fully conduct experimental protocols. Usage of the facility will be governed by written standard operating procedures (SOPs) and overseen by the faculty member (Dr. Wachira, james.wachira@morgan.edu) and the MCB Manager (Dr. Rodriguez, elizabeth.rodriguez@morgan.edu).

Shared Instrumentation: By establishing a shared instrumentation facility that encompasses the key technologies of modern experimental biomedical research to conduct impactful research with the goals of reducing health disparities, including:

• Sequencing Technology
• Flow cytometry
• Confocal Microscope
• Molecular characterization applications (Dynamic Light Scattering)
• General Purpose Equipment

ASCEND Core Laboratory: ASCEND & RCMI synergize to develop and run the core laboratory at MSU. Visit the ASCEND Core Laboratory webpages for more details.