Prefixing a search term with a "+" denotes boolean "AND" operator.
Prefixing a search term with a "-" denotes boolean "AND NOT" operator.
Absence of a prefix is interpreted as "OR" operator.
Examples: ("Search term" => Logical interpretation)
"computing DNA" => "computing" OR "DNA"
"+computing +DNA" => "computing" AND "DNA"
"+computing -DNA" => "computing" AND NOT "DNA"
Wildcard "*" searches are also valid, but only at the end of a word.
"*" is interpreted as one or more characters.
Example:
"comput* +DNA" => "comput*" AND "DNA"
Phrases can be enclosed in double-quotes (")
Example:
""mass spec*" +proteomics" => "mass spec*" AND "proteomics"
The Advanced Imaging Center at Pitt is a high-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and spectroscopy (MRS) facility allowing high-resolution in vivo rodent imaging and ex vivo imaging of specimens and tissue samples for applications in life science, biomedical and preclinical imaging research. Location: Southside, MGOWN
The Animal Imaging Core Laboratory at the John G. Rangos Sr. Research Center provides multimodal imaging services (MRI, MRS, ultrasound, CT, PET, SPECT, and IVIS) and microinjection for all areas of preclinical anatomical imaging, functional imaging, and molecular imaging, from small rodents, rabbits, goats and pigs to nonhuman primates.
Location: Lawrenceville, RANCH
The Biobehavioral Oncology Facility at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center provides wet lab support for specimen processing and a wide range of assays for biobehavioral researchers lacking access to wet lab space and/or necessary expertise. Location: Shadyside, HCC
The Bioinformatics Core Facility at the John G. Rangos Sr. Research Center provides bioinformatics as well as biostatistics services across a wide range of disease domains. The next-generation sequencing data analysis includes, but is not limited to, whole genome-, whole exome-, bulk and single cell epigenome-, bulk and single cell transcriptome, spatial transcriptome, microbiome, metabolome, proteome and lipidome data analysis. The facility specializes in T-, and B- cell repertoire data analysis, multi-omics initiatives, and multimodal analysis. Shiny dashboard and other web application development is also supported. Location: Lawrenceville, RANCH
The Biostatics Facility at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center provides statistical and computational methods for design, execution, analysis, and reporting of cancer-related research studies and trials including biomarker analysis and grant development. Shadyside, HCC
Location: Shadyside, HCC
The Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design Core of Pitt's Clinical and Translational Science Institute provides consultation regarding study design, statistical analyses, power and sample size calculations and data collection for clinical and translational studies and grant applications. BERD offers consultation for collecting and managing data using the REDCap system. BERD also offers a series of workshops to provide essential elements involved in data collection, data management and creating reports for research studies.
Location: Oakland, FRTWR
The Cancer Bioinformatics Services at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center provides bioinformatics support for translational genomics using sequencing, arrays, single cell, and other technologies. Location: Shadyside, HCC
The Cancer Genomics Facility at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center supports genomics and transcriptomics platforms including nucleic acid extraction, sample QC, next-generation library preparation and sequencing. The facility specializes in paraffin-embedded tissue samples. Location: Shadyside, SHDY
The UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Cancer Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Facility provides accessible, economical, comprehensive, and state-of-the-art bioanalytical, pharmacokinetic and pharmacology research services that support preclinical and clinical research programs focused on oncology at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and medical institutions nationwide. Resources include HPLC-UV/fluorescence, ICP-MS, LC-MS/MS, LSC, ELISA, and in vivo rodent procedures, as well as advanced PK software suites and expertise for preclinical and clinical projects. Location: Shadyside, HCC
The Cell Cytometry and Sorting Core at Magee-Womens Research Institute provides the latest technology for cutting-edge flow cytometry research. The core facilities assist researchers in simultaneous, rapid examination of diverse individual cell types within a population of cells suspended in fluid. Location: Oakland, MWRI
The Center for Biologic Imaging provides integrated elite level access and training on infrastructure used for research, education, technology development and collaboration in Microscopy, Biophotonics and Imaging Location: Oakland, BSTWR-S
The Center for Preclinical Studies is a full-service in-vivo large animal model testing facility supporting both exploratory and later stage preclinical testing for complex medical devices and novel therapies. Industry-initiated surgeon qualification training for human clinical trials can be supported on-site. Rigorous quality assurance and data archiving programs provide a high degree of data integrity and complete study reconstruction. Location: Southside, MCGOWN
Center for Research Computing provides access to computing and data storage resources, training workshops on how best to use these resources, and personalized consultation on improvements to research codes and workflows.
Location: Oakland, SCHEN
The Center for Research on Health Care Data Center provides cutting-edge expertise and research infrastructure across four key Cores of Biostatistics, Data Management & Information Systems, Qualitative Analysis, and Data Coordination.
Location: Oakland, VALE
The Clinical and Translational Science Institute offers specialist research services, as well as funding and educational opportunities, through the following cores: Regulatory Knowledge and Support, Trial Implementation and Enrollment, Community PARTners, Pilot Funding, Biomedical Informatics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design, Clinical Research Facilities, Implementation Lab, Innovation, Research Inclusivity, Team Science and Workforce Development, IMPaCT Core, and Human-Centered Design.
The CMU-Pitt Brain Imaging Data Generation & Education Center is a research-dedicated neuroimaging facility, with a focus on advanced data analytics and basic science research. It is designed exclusively to support basic science research and the next generation of brain scientists. RRID: SCR_023356 Location: Oakland, MELLI
The Confocal Microscope Core at Magee-Womens Research Institute can meet imaging needs from single plane acquisition, to Z-stacks and 3D reconstruction, and to live imaging on slides or in tissue culture dishes. Microscopes are user operated after intensive training and demonstration of proficiency. Location: Oakland, MWRI
CRISMA Clinical Research Biospecimen Core: The CRISMA Clinical Research and Biospecimen Core Laboratory (CRBC Lab) offers in a range of biomarker/analyte quantification services utilizing various platforms – Luminex, ELLA, and ELISA. In addition, the lab can isolate and quantify DNA from whole blood samples. The CRBC Lab technicians have extensive experience supporting multiple projects from multicenter NIH-funded clinical trials to pilot studies. Location: Oakland, SCAIF
The Cryo-electron Microscopy Facility provides access to cutting edge instrumentation for high resolution structural analysis of proteins, protein complexes, viruses, macromolecular assemblies, cellular organelles, and bacterial cells.
Location: Oakland, BST3
The Cytometry Facility at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center supports analytical cytometry and cell sorting. The facility also offers NanoString Digital Spatial Analyzer and nCounter service and support. Location: Shadyside, FORD
The Epidemiology Data Center at Pitt Public Health provides a research environment in which complex health questions can be explored and answered using the combined tools of biology and statistics. EDC establishes collaborations with clinical researchers to design, conduct and analyze multicenter, randomized clinical trials and epidemiological studies.
Location: Oakland, SCHEN
The Flow Cytometry Core at John G. Rangos Sr. Research Center is a BSL2+ compliant cytometry analysis and sorting facility located at the John G. Rangos Sr. Research Center in Lawrenceville serving investigators from across the University of Pittsburgh.
Location: Lawrenceville, RANCH
The Flow Cytometry Facility at the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine aims to make state-of-the-art flow cytometry available to all researchers across the Pittsburgh campus. The facility provides instrumentation and experienced staff to assist users in the understanding, development and usage of multiparameter flow cytometry in order to further their research aims. Location: Riverside, BRDG2
Magee-Womens Research Institute’s Genome Editing, Transgenic, and Virus (GETV) Core Facility provides leadership, technical expertise, advice and training for investigators both within and outside the University of Pittsburgh community. Services are available in the areas of molecular cloning (plasmid, virus, CRISPR/Cas9), viral vectors (lentivirus, adenovirus, adeno-associated virus), and animal services (transgenic, knockout, cryopreservation, re-derivation, and more). Location: Oakland, MWRI
The Genomics Analysis Core focuses on bioinformatics analysis of genomic data with emphasis on rigor and reproducibility. Professional analytical staff support all aspects of translational studies - from experimental design to data analysis to publication.
Location: Shadyside, BAUM
The Gnotobiotic Animal Core Laboratory is a BSL2-compliant mouse facility providing isolators for studies requiring a controlled microbiotic environment. All husbandry and upkeep services are provided. Additional specialized support is also available.
Location: Oakland, BST3
The Health Research Record Request (R3) is a center for data management and a warehouse of health record data from UPMC. Available services include data service and policy support. The facility does not provide analysis services. Location: Shadyside, BAUM
The Health Sciences Library System Molecular Biology Information Service office maintains institutional licenses to a number of analytical software tools. Training workshops are offered regularly on how to use many of those packages, including those used for RNA-Seq and single-cell transcriptomics analysis. Location: Oakland, SCAIF
The Health Sciences Mass Spectrometry Core provides liquid chromatography high resolution mass spectrometry (LC-HRMS) services for metabolomics, lipidomics and proteomics. We also provide proteomics analysis using the O-link midplex platform. Expert staff provide assistance throughout the full lifespan of all projects from experimental design and sample preparation through statistical analysis and interpretation of datasets. Location: Oakland, BST3
The Health Sciences Sequencing Core at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh offers Illumina next generation sequencing services to the University of Pittsburgh research community, including spatial transcriptomics using the Visium platform. Core staff also have extensive experience in RNA and DNA extraction from tissues and biofluids.
Location: Lawrenceville, RANCH
The Health Sciences Research Data Center is a HIPAA compliant secure computing environment where study teams can store data and do analytics from anywhere with internet access. Teams work in a Windows virtual desktop with memory, storage, and computing power dedicated to each user. Knowledgeable facility staff can provide data management, help with regulatory documents like DUAs, maintain systems compliance, and custom application development. Location: Oakland, SCAIF
The High Throughput Genome Center supports high throughput parallel sequencing for genome, transcriptome and epigenome analyses through AVITI, Illumina and Oxford Nanopore platforms as well as array based analysis of RNA, DNA copy number, single nucleotide polymorphism and epigenome analyses through the Affymetrix platform. It also provides extensive bioinformatic analyses to investigators through collaboration. Location: Oakland, SCAIF
The High Throughput Genomics Core (HTGC) for clinical and translational medicine offers Illumina genome and exome sequencing using a semiautomated CAP compliant platform. Location: Shadyside, 5560 Centre Ave.
The Histology and Micro-Imaging Core provides high-quality, rapid-tissue processing and imaging services. The tissue-to-image approach allows investigators to request services, drop off samples, and receive interpretation, images, or image analyses of their processed samples according to their needs. Location: Oakland, MWRI
The Histology Core at John G. Rangos Sr. Research Center provides high-quality individualized histological services, including tissue processing and embedding, sectioning, routine stains and novel antibody workup.
Location: Lawrenceville, RANCH
The Immunologic Monitoring and Cellular Products Laboratory at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center operates 12 clean rooms and focuses on IND manufacturing under cGMP/cGTP. Operations are monitored 24/7 by expert staff. The facility director specializes in and collaborates on preclinical research development involving process conceptualization, technology transfer and testing implementation on human cell-based drugs for clinical trials. Immunological monitoring services are available to support clinical trials. The facility is a FACT-, CLIA-, CAP-, and FDA-accredited laboratory. Location: Shadyside, HCC and Riverside, Riviera
The UPMC Hillman Cancer Center In Vivo Imaging Facility provides novel quantitative imaging techniques that trace biomarkers of molecular events associated with effective cancer therapy. Location: Shadyside, SHDY
The Innovative Technologies Development Core provides expert design and implementation of gene targeting strategies using various methods, including CRISPR-Cas9, in mice and cells. Location: Shadyside, FORD
The Magee Obstetric Medical and Infant (MOMI) Database and Biobank contains a collection of obstetric biological materials from prenatal visits through delivery along with annotated clinical information. In addition to specimen access, MOMI staff can provide study design assistance as needed. Location: Oakland, MAGEE
The Magee-Women's Hospital Cilnical and Translational Research Center is an outpatient facility supporting clinical and translational research in women's health. Facilities include interview and exam rooms as well as laboratory support for processing biological specimens. The CTRC also facilitates newborn and infant research visits. Location: Oakland, MAGEE
The Magnetic Resonance Research Center is dedicated to the development and application of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) for medical and biological research. MRRC is whole-body imaging capable with specialty in anatomical MRI imaging of brain, spine, extremities, liver, bladder as well as functional MRI to study cognitive, sensory, and motor function in the brain. Location: Oakland, PRESBY
The McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine Histology Lab prepares and mounts tissue sections from fixed or frozen tissue. Due to health and safety requirements, human tissue must be fixed. Expert staff members support a variety of tissue staining methods. Custom protocol development also available. Location: Riverside, BRDG2
The Metabolic Core provides Instrument Services for analysis of 1) endogenous metabolic pathway intermediates or biomarkers from biological fluids, cell cultures, and tissues using Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), 2) energy metabolism (cell bioenergetics) in “living†cells using a Seahorse® Analyzer, and 3) biomarkers/metabolites to quantitate pathway intermediates using HPLC with 3 detector options (ECD, UV-VIS, FLR).
Location: Lawrenceville, RANCH
The Microscopy and Imaging Suite offers equipment and resources for light, confocal and electron microscopy. Flow cytometer is also available, as is software for image and cytometry analysis. Wet lab space is available for independent EM sample prep. Location: Oakland, LANG
The Mouse Embryo Services Core offers a full range of services of genetically modified mouse lines including sperm/embryo cryopreservation and rederivation as well as consultation on mouse colony maintenance and breeding. Location: Shadyside, FORD
The Multidisciplinary Acute Care Clinical Research Organization provides all services needed to conduct clinical trials. Staffed by specialists in the areas of regulatory compliance, contracting, laboratory services, screening/enrolling, and trial/data management MACRO provides year-round 24/7 support for studies in critical care, emergency medicine, surgery, pediatrics, and other limited areas based on need. Location: Oakland, SCAIF
The National Retail Data Monitoring Facility monitors anonymous sales of over-the-counter healthcare products for disease outbreak and surveillance. Location: Shadyside, BAUM
The Neuropathology Brain Bank is a biorepository specializing in the collection of brains from deceased adults with neurodegenerative diseases. A limited number of pediatric cases involving genetic disorders are included. Location: Oakland, SCAIF
The Office of Academic Computing within the Department of Psychiatry uses current best practices in database and software development to build applications for research data collection and processing, including robust database designs with emphasis on data integrity and security. OAC specializes in clinical research management systems (CRMS) integrated with secure online data collection. Location: Oakland, WPIC
The Pediatric Clinical And Translational Research Center (PCTRC) is a unique multidisciplinary setting that provides physicians the opportunity to investigate childhood diseases in a controlled environment on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. Location: Lawrenceville, AOB
The Peptide and Peptoid Synthesis core offers comprehensive services for the custom synthesis and characterization of peptides, peptoids and small molecule constructs. The facility has extensive capabilities for technologically advanced custom modifications such as bioconjugations and targeted therapeutic strategies. State of the art HPLC and mass spectrometry capabilities as well as services in support of protein, siRNA, antibody and small molecule quantification and characterization are available Location: Riverside CNBIO
The Pitt BioRepository Database is a searchable database of biorepositories at the University of Pittsburgh. Principal investigator contact information is provided to facilitate collaboration.
The Pitt Biospecimen Core provides human sample procurement in multiple UPMC hospitals across Pittsburgh. Standard operating procedures for procurement and processing are developed for each project in partnership with each study's principal investigator. A rigorous quality assurance program ensures SOP compliance. In addition to specimen banking and pathology consultation, research histology services by expert histology specialists are also available. Location: Shadyside, SHDY & Oakland, MAGEE
The mission of the PIttsburgh Super Computing Center is to enable the advancement of science and research. The Center cultivates collaborative partnerships, empowers the next generation of researchers, and provides cutting-edge cyberinfrastructure.
Location: Oakland, 300 Craig St.
The Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Research Center provides PET imaging for clinical and pre-clinical studies. Radiotracer production and development are also available. Location: Oakland, PRESBY
The Preclinical In Vivo Imaging Facility at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center offers MR, PET-CT, optical and ultrasound for small animals. Location: Shadyside, HCC
The Preclinical Phenotyping Core provides access to and expert professional assistance in characterization of behavioral and physiological phenotypes in rodent models. Location: Oakland, BST3
The Regional Biocontainment Laboratory maintains BSL2+ and BSL3 compliant laboratory space for use by investigators working with controlled pathogens. Investigator personnel must receive training and perform all laboratory operations. The facility does not provide labor support. Location: Oakland, BST3
The Single Cell Core provides library preparation for using the 10X Genomics Chromium Controller and iX. All 10X Genomics single cell applications are fully supported including RNA, ATAC, cell surface markers, V(D)J B cell and T cell immune profiling and FLEX for specimens preserved in FFPE. Location: Oakland, BSTWR-S
The Small Animal Ultrasonogrphy Core provides high frequency ultrasound for non-invasive, in vivo, real-time, high-resolution imaging of tissue structure and function in small animals.
Location: Oakland, BST
The Small Biomarker Core provides accurate and sensitive quantitative analysis in biological samples, with or without sample processing, using state-of-the-art ultra performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS). In addition to well qualified assays for common targets, experienced, knowledgeable personnel can provide assay development for novel targets Location: Oakland, SALKP
The Statistics Consulting Center offers services to the Pitt community at no charge. A program of the Department of Statistics, the center is staffed by departmental graduate students under faculty supervision. Location: Oakland, WWPH
The Cell Imaging Core Laboratory at John G. Rangos Sr. Research Center offers cell imaging by confocal microscopy, including live cell as well as laser capture microdissection and LCM.
Location: Lawrenceville, RANCH
The Tissue Culture and Histology Core Facility within the Department of Ophthalmology offers support from tissue processing to H&E staining for FFPE or fresh frozen specimens. Basic and advanced tissue culture techniques are available. The core is open to all researchers with a vision-related project regardless of department or institutional affiliation. Training is available for user-operated access to all equipment or services can be performed by facility staff.
Location: Uptown, MERCY
The Unified Flow Cytometry Core provides extensive flow cytometry and cell sorting services with instruments in BST and at the Assembly. Instrument capabilities include traditional, spectral and imaging flow analysis as well as chip cytometry and cell sorting.
Location: Oakland, BST & Shadyside, FORD
The UPMC Montefiore University Hospital Clincal and Translational Research Centerprovides state-of-the-art infrastructure, inpatient and outpatient facilities, specialized equipment, and experienced staff to support clinical and translational research. Administrative staff maintain rigorous oversight of all studies and assist investigators with every aspect of research from study design and budget development through implementation. Location: Oakland, MUH
