| For more information: |
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| Abhijit Afzalpurkar | ||
| Core Laboratory Coordinator | ||
| Medical College of Georgia | ||
| Office of Technology Transfer & Economic Development | ||
| 1120 15th Street | ||
| CJ-2118 | ||
| Augusta, GA 30912 | ||
| Tel: 706-721-1376 | ||
| Fax: 706-721-2917 |
Core Laboratories
- Biotelemetry
- Cell Imaging
- Electron Microscopy (TEM & SEM)
- Flow Cytometry
- Genomics (DNA seq. & synthesis, gene chip and genomics)
- Histopathology
- Human Cord Blood Stem Cell
- Laser Capture Microdissection
- Proteomics
- Small Animal Behavior
- Mouse Embryonic Stem Cell and Transgenesis
- Transgenic Zebrafish
Core Laboratories in academia are a centralized resource in which
sophisticated and complex equipment is made available to multiple users who
have an occasional need for highly specialized assays or technical services. This approach is efficient, economical, and provides the user with
state-of-the-art technology without the necessity of a major capital or
staffing expense.
The Office of Technology Transfer and Economic Development assists
the Vice President for Research with the overall oversight of the core
laboratories. The Core Laboratory Coordinator in this office helps the core laboratory directors to market their services, provides overall
business management, and also assists with policy formulation. In addition, a Core Laboratory Oversight Committee
serves in an advisory capacity to the Vice President for Research to make
the core laboratories as efficient and productive as possible. They
provide input on matters such as (a) mechanisms and procedures for
activating new cores and for disengaging cores that no longer serve their
intended purpose, (b) systems by which MCG can collect and analyze data on
current and projected core laboratory usage, and (c) approaches to maximize
efficiency and to minimize the financial demands on MCG.
The Medical College of Georgia's core laboratories, developed through the
generous support of the Georgia Research Alliance, are available for all faculty, staff and students, as well
as for our colleagues at other universities within the State system. Many of
these cores will also provide their services to the private sector. The faculty or staff members identified for each core welcome your inquiries
about the use of their facilities. You may also contact the Core
Laboratory Coordinator with your queries.