The UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center's shared resources represent state-of-the-art support services and technology that provide critical support to groups of investigators. Facilities are described briefly below. For additional detail, choose links for each core (below or through the Quick Links above).
Array
Provides human BAC arrays for Array CGH, DNA to data hybridization and imaging services, custom printing, and training on the use of the arrays.
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Biostatistics
Ensures appropriate biostatistical support for UCSF cancer-related research.
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Clinical Research Support Services
Assists with protocol development, data management, regulatory compliance, contract development, and patient registration.
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Genome Analysis
Provides quantitative PCR (QPCR), single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) analysis, epigenetic analysis, and technical support and education.
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Immunohistochemistry/Molecular Pathology
Facilitates immunohistochemical and molecular genetic analyses of tumor materials.
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Informatics
Provides database development/support as well as web-based interfaces for database queries and presentation.
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Laboratory for Cell Analysis
Provides cytometric support, including flow and image cytometry, new cytometric methods and applications, and technical support and education.
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Mass Spectrometry
Provides protein identification using MALDI-TOF or Qq-TOF; determines molecular weights of peptides, oligonucleotides, and small proteins; and offers related technical guidance.
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Mouse Pathology
Provides histologic and hematopoietic research support services relating to malignancies in mouse models of human cancer.
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Preclinical Therapeutics
Generates tumor-bearing animals and conducts preclinical oncology trials for cancer investigators.
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Tissue
Identifies, samples, and banks tissue to facilitate cancer research.
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Transgenic/Targeted Mutagenesis
Provides gene-targeting and microinjection services for investigators interested in generating mutant mice.
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General Information
"CoreAdmin" is the online application for authorizing, ordering, and tracking core services.
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Instructions >
A hard-copy form must be submitted prior to request for recharged core services.
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