Welcome to the University of Iowa

Viral Vector Core

Custom Ordering System

You must be registered and logged in to create a custom vector order. Click here to register a new account, or login by clicking the link in the top right corner to get started.

 

If you would like help creating a custom order,  contact us directly at vectors@uiowa.edu or (319)335-6726

 

About Us

 

Disclaimer

All vectors prepared in the Viral Vector Core are for RESEARCH USE ONLY. These are not suitable for human use.

All the materials prepared for investigators are considered confidential information. The vectors will not be distributed to another laboratory with out previous consent from the investigator that owns such construct.

 

Acknowledgement

Please acknowledge the Viral Vector Core in any publication where the vectors are used.

 

Material Transfer

The plasmids and viruses purchased from the Viral Vector Core can not be transferred to another laboratory with out previous consent from the Core and the investigator that owns it.

 

Bio-safety Level

Bio-safety Level 2 practices and facilities must be used for work with viral vectors.

 

Shipping

Incoming Shipments
All materials and plasmids should be shipped to:

University of Iowa

Viral Vector Core

221 Eckstein Medical Research Building
500 Newton Road

Iowa City, IA 52242
Tel: (319) 335-6726

Fax: (319) 335-6895

Outgoing Shipment

• Vector shipments are sent on dry ice for overnight delivery using FedEx as the main shipper company.
• Shipment can be sent via other shipping companies, but you will need to make the appropriate arrangements for shipping. The shipment cost will be paid by you as per the company’s fees.
• The Vector Core is not responsible for costs associated with import fees, duties, or any other related custom’s fee. Please take this in consideration when placing the order.

Payment Information

• Provide a purchase order number for your order.
• We also accept credit card payments  
• For international accounts only: Be aware that the Viral Vector Core is not responsible for fees associated with wire transfers. Please take these fees into account when using this form of payment method.

Leadership

William Paradee, Ph.D. | Director

Vectors@uiowa.edu

Ph: (319) 335-6726 | Fax: (319) 335-6895

 

Location and hours of operation

	Location
	Viral Vector Core University of Iowa 500 Newton Road 221 Eckstein Medical Research Building Iowa City, IA 52242   Hours of operation: Mon-Fri 8:00am to 4:30pm CST

Links and Resources

1. VVC Website
2. UI Lab Approval Help Manual
3. UI Core User Help Manual

 

Contacts

Name	Role	Phone	Email	Location
Vectors	For product information inquiries	319-335-6726	Vectors@uiowa.edu	221EMRB