Research Infrastructure Core

Overview of Services

The Morgan State University Research Infrastructure Core (RIC) is a shared instrumentation laboratory providing a comprehensive range of services to support modern experimental biomedical research. These include advanced equipment, technical assistance, training, and supplies to initiate research in the early years of implementation. The RIC consists of the Molecular & Cellular Biology Core Laboratory (MCB) at the Dixon Science Research Center and the Animal Research Facility (ARF) in the Martin D. Jenkins Social and Behavioral Science Center. These state-of-the-art facilities are powered by a diverse team of qualified professionals focused on advancing scientific knowledge through innovative and ethical molecular biology and animal research methods, backed by a thorough array of equipment and laboratory expertise.

Acknowledging the Cores in Publications

Please acknowledge the support of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in publications that result from the use of these facilities. Note that acknowledging grants and fellowships is required by many funding agencies and research institutions.

Example: "The authors acknowledge the use of core facilities supported by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities through grant number 5U54MD013376 and National Institute of General Medical Sciences through grant number 5UL1GM118973."

Leadership

James Wachira, Director

Location and hours of operation

Links and Resource

https://www.morgan.edu/ascend/core-laboratory

https://www.morgan.edu/rcmi/research-infrastructure-core/animal-facility

https://www.morgan.edu/office-of-research-administration/research-compliance/animal-research

Contacts

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