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Model Organisms 
Genetic Modification
Genome Editing, Transgenic & Virus (GETV) CoreKyle Orwig
Oakland, MWRI: Cloning (plasmid, virus, CRISPR/Cas9); Vectors (lentivirus, adenovirus); transgenic, knockout, cryopreservation, re-derivation. Oakland, MWRI
Innovative Technologies Development Core (ITDC)Sebastien Gingras
Expert design and implementation of gene targeting strategies using various methods, including CRISPR-Cas9 in mice and cells. Shadyside, FORD
Mouse Embryo Services CoreChunming Bi
Full range of services of genetically modified mice line including sperm/embryo cryopreservation and rederivation Consultation on mouse colony maintenance and breeding. Shadyside, FORD
Husbandry Support
Drosophila FacilityMichael Palladino
Drosophila media produced locally and in bulk. Oakland, BST3
Gnotobiotic FacilityJake Deschepper
BSL2 compliant animal facility providing isolators for studies requiring germ free or gnotobiotic mice. All husbandry and upkeep services provided. Additional specialized support available. Oakland, BST3
Model Organism Imaging
Advanced Imaging Center (AIC)T. Kevin Hitchens
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. Southside, MGOWN
Pre-clinical In Vivo Imaging Facility, HCCKathryn Day or Joseph Latoche
MR, PET-CT, optical and ultrasound for small animals. Shadyside, HCC
Rangos Animal Imaging CoreYijen Wu
Multi-modal imaging services MRI, MRS, ultrasound, CT, PET, SPECT, IVIS, and microinjection for all areas of preclinical anatomical imaging, functional imaging, and molecular imaging, from small rodents, rabbits, goats, pigs, to non-human primates. Lawrenceville, RANCH
Small Animal Ultrasonography CoreBrenda McMahon
High frequency ultrasound for non-invasive, in vivo, real-time, high-resolution imaging of tissue structure and function in small animals. Oakland, BST
Pathogen Control
Gnotobiotic FacilityJake Deschepper
BSL2 compliant animal facility providing isolators for studies requiring germ free or gnotobiotic mice. All husbandry and upkeep services provided. Additional specialized support available. Oakland, BST3
Regional Biocontainment LaboratoryPaul Duprex
BSL2+ and BSL3 compliant laboratory space. Investigator personnel must receive training and perform tasks. Facility does not provide labor support. Oakland, BST3
Preclinical Studies
Advanced Imaging Center (AIC)T. Kevin Hitchens
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. Southside, MGOWN
Center for Preclinical StudiesShawn Bengston
Full-service study management in-vivo large animal model testing facility supporting both exploratory and later stage preclinical testing and development of novel therapies and a variety of complex medical devices as well as offering on-site capabilities for industry-initiated surgeon qualification training as required for human clinical trials. The Center specializes in supporting Pitt Faculty engaged in industry collaborations requiring a high degree of data integrity and complete study reconstruction. Southside, MGOWN
Preclinical Phenotyping CoreGeneral email
Characterization of behavioral and physiological phenotypes of rodent models. Oakland, BST3
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