Tulane Cancer Center Organoid Core

Overview of Services

The long-term goal of the Tulane Cancer Center Organoid Core is to generate novel pre-clinical models of breast, lung, and pancreatic cancer as translational platforms for investigators to advance their research. The Core is located on the third floor of the J. Bennett Johnston Building (JBJ) in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Currently, the Core is focused on assisting investigators who have already created their own pre-clinical models, or who require assistance using organoid models obtained through other sources to characterize their samples using the shared resources offered by the Core.

As of July 1, 2025, the Core is available to assist with 2-D high-throughput screening and 3-D organoid screening by live-cell imaging (Incucyte SX5). In collaboration with Dr. Seagroves, bio-imaging of pre-clinical, immunocompromised animal models is offered using the IVIS Lumina III (Revvity) instrument.

Organoid Core Leadership

Incucyte SX5 Contacts

Filter Sets available, Incucyte SX5

Link to download Incucyte SX5 instrument use and SOP policies:

IVIS Lumina III Bioimaging Contacts

Link to download IVIS Lumina III bio-imager use and SOP policies: 

Core Location and hours of operation

Contacts