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Histology Resources
Histology & Micro-Imaging CoreCarlos A Castro and Gabrielle King
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
Histology Core at John G. Rangos Sr. Research CenterRebecca Uhlean
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
McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine Histology LabJulia Hart
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 and immunohistochemistry. Custom protocol development also available. Location: Riverside, BRDG2
Pitt Biospecimen Core (PBC)Christina Kline
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 & PRESB, Lawrenceville - CHP
Tissue Culture and Histology Core FacilityKatherine Davoli
"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 required for user-operated access to all equipment or services can be performed by facility staff." Location: Uptown, MERCY
Specimen Acquisition
Magee Obstetric Maternal and Infant Database and BiobankWeb Form
The Magee Obstetric Maternal 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 banked specimens, assistance with prospective specimen collection can be provided. Location: Oakland, MAGEE
Magee-Womens Hospital Clinical and Translational Research CenterEmily Immel
The Magee-Womens Hospital Clinical and Translational Research Center is a dedicated outpatient facility that supports a wide range of clinical and translational research. Staffed by experienced research personnel and nurses, the unit includes spaces designed to accommodate flexible sigmoidoscopies, medication infusions, pharmacokinetic sampling, EKGs, biological specimen processing, and other research-related assessments. Location: Oakland, MAGEE
Multidisciplinary Acute Care Clinical Research OrganizationAlan Abraham
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
Neuropathology Brain BankGeneral email
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
Organoid Research Core (ORC)Web Form
The ORC provides long-term storage (-150 C) of organoids, training in organoid culture, compound screening, and consultation Location: Shadyside, FORD
Pitt BioRepository DatabasePBD administrators
The Pitt BioRepository Database is a searchable database of biorepositories at the University of Pittsburgh. Principal investigator contact information is provided to facilitate collaboration.
Pitt Biospecimen Core (PBC)Christina Kline
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 & PRESB, Lawrenceville - CHP
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