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| Category | Resource | Communities Served | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auxiliary Services | Research Services Organization Supports Researchers in the University's Academic Health Center with the preparationof research proposals, performance of clinical trials, management of research projects and development of innovative technologies |
Academic Health Center | Contact Info MMC 406 Mayo 612-626-1421 carl3366@umn.edu palle001@umn.edu |
| Auxiliary Services | Usability Services Offers cost-effective and convenient ways to assess the usability of your web sites and applications and understand the perspective of your users. |
Univerisity Wide | Contact Info B-18 Walter Library 612-625-4385 a-dela@umn.edu |
| Auxiliary Services | Video Network Services Provides video conferencing, video streaming, satellite, video tape duplication, and video technical consultation services through the integration of the University's fiber and data networks. |
University Wide | Contact Info 612- 626-9100 vns@tc.umn.edu simin@umn.edu |
| Auxiliary Services | Fleet Services Provides University vehicles for rent, lease, or purchase. |
University Wide | Contact Info 612-625-3033 rober029@umn.edu |
| Auxiliary Services | Conference and Event Services |
University Wide | Contact Info 612-625-9090 uces@umn.edu |
| Auxiliary Services | Conference Services and Program Planning Offers a variety of services to support academic and association meetings, grant funded programs, research dissemination efforts, and interdisciplinary programs. Organizes all types of programs, including conferences, symposiums, seminars, workshops, colloquiums, and short courses. |
University Wide and the broader community | Contact Info 352 Classroom Office Building 612-624-4000 hdorr@umn.edu ela@umn.edu |
| Auxiliary Services | By Design Provides graphic design services for visual communications in print and electronic media. Work is done by graphic design majors. |
University Wide | Contact Info 209 McNeal Hall 612-624-4732 bydesign@umn.edu stei0573@umn.edu |
| Auxiliary Services | Cloquet Forestry Center Serves the research, teaching, and education needs of the natural resources community and offers a natural setting for business or educational events with accommodations for groups ranging from 2 to 140 people. |
University Wide | Contact Info 218-726-6400 cfc@umn.edu |
| Bio Med/Bio Tech | The Stem Cell Institute Two core research facilities available on a fee for service/use basis to cover the costs of operation and maintenance.Provides training on equipment and supports for experimental design and data analysis. Facilities include flow cytometry (FACS Aria and FACS Calibur) and microscopy (confocal and fluorescent) equipment. |
University Wide | Contact Info McGuire Translational Research Bldg 612-624-0441 gekke001@umn.edu |
| Bio Med/Bio Tech | Biotechnology Resource Center A Biodale consortium resource that provides capabilities to grow a wide range of microorganisms from shake-flask to 240L fermenter scale and to recover the cells and/or metabolites. A particular area of expertise is the expression and purification of recombinant proteins. |
University Wide and the broader community | Contact Info 140 Gortner Laboratory 612-624-6758 vonkeitz@umn.edu |
| Bio Med/Bio Tech | Center for Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics
Provides support, equipment, and expertise for analyzing complex protein mixtures. |
University Wide | Contact Info 5-194 MCB 612-624-7715 krick001@umn.edu |
| Bio Med/Bio Tech | Tissue Procurement Facility Prospectively obtains surgically resected tissue for research while safeguarding all aspects of patient care. Tissues are available fresh, frozen in liquid nitrogen, embedded in the cryopreservative O.C.T., or fixed in formalin and paraffin embedded. |
University Wide | Contact Info MMC #806 612-625-5920 bowel001@umn.edu |
| Bio Med/Bio Tech | Tissue Mechanics Laboratory Provides specialized instruments and methods to characterize the mechanical properties of soft biological materials, and provides quantitative loads to living tissues. |
University Wide | Contact Info 7-102 Hasselmo Hall 612-626-5021 lewis001@umn.edu |
| Bio Med/Bio Tech | Cesium Irradiator A J.L.Shepherd Mark I Model 30 irradiator which uses a variety of samples including biological and industrial. |
University Wide | Contact Info 6-105B Hasselmo Hall 612-626-2403 benso010@umn.edu mesch001@umn.edu |
| Bio Med/Bio Tech | Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Provides services for rapid diagnosis, surveillance, and identification of animal diseases nation-wide and internationally. |
University Wide and the broader community | Contact Info College of Veterinary Medicine 612- 625-8787 vdl@umn.edu |
| Biology/Biochem | Peptide Synthesis Facility Provides synthesis, purification and characterization of peptides and specializes in long peptides |
University Wide | Contact Info 5-290 Hasselmo Hall 612-624-3177 walek001@umn.edu |
| Biology/Biochem | Oligonucleotide and Peptide Synthesis Facility Specializes in automated synthesis of Peptides and Olignucleotides. |
University Wide | Contact Info 1-202 Hasselmo Hall karim002@umn.edu |
| Biology/Biochem | Biophysical Spectroscopy Facility Provides state-of-the-art instrumental resources for optical spectroscopy and EPR available to all U of MN researchers. |
University Wide | Contact Info 1-150 Hasselmo Hall 612-626-2113 ddt@umn.edu |
| Biology/Biochem | High-Throughput Biological Analysis (HTBA) Facility A Biodale consortium resource that provides advanced lab automation and software tools for high-throughput screening, automated colony picking, and macro-arraying and a range of other applications to academic users as well as scientists from industry. |
University Wide | Contact Info 140 Cargill Bldg 612-624-6758 vonkeitz@umn.edu |
| Chem/Chem Eng | Center for Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics Provides support, equipment, and expertise for analyzing complex protein mixtures. |
University Wide Discount for U of M Proteomics Projects | Contact Info 5-194 MCB 612-625-2279 nelse002@umn.edu |
| Chem/Chem Eng | Research Analytical Laboratory Provides inorganic chemical analysis for soil, water, feeds, foods, compost, plant or animal tissue, and other materials. |
University Wide | Contact Info 135 Crops Research Building 612-625-3101 ral@umn.edu elias004@umn.edu |
| Chem/Chem Eng | Surface Analysis Center Contains instruments used for determining surface area and pore size distribution of different materials. |
University Wide | Contact Info 440 Amundson Hall 612-625-8066 caretta@umn.edu |
| Chem/Chem Eng | X-Ray Crystallographic Laboratory Accepts samples for structural analysis and specializes in samples that suffer from twinning, small size or solvent loss. |
University Wide | Contact Info 192 Kolthoff Hall 612-625-6897 young@chemsun.chem.umn.edu |
| Chem/Chem Eng | Mass Spectrometry Facility Provides analysis by Bruker Biotof II, Bruker Reflex III, VG 70SE and Finnigan MAT 95. |
University Wide Discount for Department of Chemistry | Contact Info 193 Kolthoff Hall 612-625-8099 chmmslab@umn.edu reed@umn.edu |
| Clinical/Translational Sciences | Experimental Surgery Services Determines the safety and efficacy of devices and determines if they're ready for regulatory submission. |
University Wide | Contact Info MMC 220 612-625-5914 essinfo@umn.edu bianc001@umn.edu |
| Clinical/Translational Sciences | Biomedical Informatics Designs, implements, and supports cutting-edge informatics tools. |
University-Wide clinical and translational researchers | Contact Info 612-625-6409 mbeecher@umn.edu |
| Clinical/Translational Sciences | Research Project Management Supports clinical translational research project development through assistance with budget preparation, research contracts, and creation of a Good Clinical Practice (GCP)-compliant protocol. |
University-Wide clinical and translational researchers | Contact Info 612-624-9154 dykhu001@umn.edu |
| Clinical/Translational Sciences | IND/IDE Assistance Program Offers free education and assistance resource for faculty researchers conducting human subject research involving drugs and medical devices. Assists with filing the IND/IDE with FDA and keeping the sponsor-investigator compliant with applicable FDA regulations and University policies. |
University-Wide clinical and translational researchers | Contact Info 612-625-0930 arbit002@umn.edu |
| Clinical/Translational Sciences | Clinical Trial Monitoring Service Offers free support for investigator-initiated clinical trials, meets monitoring requirements of the FDA, NIH, ICH, and AHC, and ensures compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards. |
University-Wide clinical and translational researchers | Contact Info 612-625-8904 misch016@umn.edu |
| Clinical/Translational Sciences | Research Subjects Advocate Ensures studies are designed and conducted safely and ethically with protection of human subjects accorded the highest priority. |
University-Wide clinical and translational researchers | Contact Info 612-624-2621 campb020@umn.edu |
| Clinical/Translational Sciences | Clinical Support Services Supports research conducted in the context of clinical care. Coordinates Good Clinical Practices-compliant studies, subject recruitment, collection of biological samples and other forms of data, case report forms completion, and adverse event reporting. |
University-Wide clinical and translational researchers | Contact Info 612-624-4628 flemmo006@umn.edu |
| Clinical/Translational Sciences | Masonic Cancer Center Comparative Pathology Shared Resource Provides full pathology and research-design support from the initial to final stages of the project. Services include histology, immunohistochemistry, lesion analysis, interpretation, and imaging. |
University Wide | Contact Info 224 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine 612-625-3254 gos@umn.edu |
| Ecology/Environment | The Blue Heron University's Research Vessel that provides a platform, equipment and instrumentation in support of research on Lake Superior and the other Great Lakes. |
University Wide | Contact Info 218-726-7826 ricketts@d.umn.edu |
| Ecology/Environment | LRC Core Facility Provides expertise, equipment, and instrumentation in support of the collection and study of lake sediment cores. |
University Wide | Contact Info 612-626-7889 lrc@umn.edu eito@umn.edu |
| Ecology/Environment | Itasca Biological Station Laboratories Provides instruction, research and outreach activities from May through October. Offers housing and dining facilities, labs, a library, computer room, an herbarium of the region and collections of insects, birds, mammals, fish, reptiles and amphibians available for study. Limited facilities are open from mid October to May. |
University Wide | Contact Info 28131 University Circle 612- 624-6743 fider002@umn.edu |
| Ecology/Environment | St. Paul Campus Greenhouses Approximately two acres of greenhouse facilities supports head houses, teaching rooms, environmental chambers, and a high security containment facility for insects. |
University Wide | Contact Info 175 HR G 612-624-3631 meiss003@umn.edu beisboer@umn.edu |
| Fabrication/Repair | Electronics Shop Sets up and repairs computers, sells electronic parts and components, provides electronic services and designs and constructs custom electronics. |
University Wide | Contact Info 136 612-624-0437 affy@tc.umn.edu karim002@umn.edu |
| Fabrication/Repair | Coating Process and Visualization Laboratory Offers research coating and drying equipment, high-speed and high-resolution cameras, long working distance lenses, 3D digital video microscope (0-7000x magnification), high intensity fiberoptic light sources, lasers, and instruments to measure surface tension and contact angles to all researchers. May also provide help in the design of small scientific apparatuses. |
University Wide | Contact Info 151 Amundson Hall 612-625-0559 lfrancis@umn.edu |
| Fabrication/Repair |
Northern Lights Technology Center
Provides design and rapid prototyping services for industry and University research. |
University Wide | Contact Info 218-720-4259 skossett@nrri.umn.edu |
| Fabrication/Repair | Physiology Machine Shop Offers complete shop service to cover the entire needs for your project; including custom design, construction, modifications, and repair. |
Academic Health Center | Contact Info 1-156 Jackson Hall 612-625-9446 lewis001@umn.edu |
| Fabrication/Repair | Professional Shop Assists in the designing, manufacturing and assembling of parts and research prototype apparatus working from sketches, blueprints and CAD files on manual or CNC lathes and milling machines. |
Mechanical Engineering | Contact Info M.E. Rm 163 612-625-4565 lindb009@umn.edu nelso032@umn.edu |
| Fabrication/Repair | Physics Machine Shop Provides prototype and scientific research equipment that is not commercially available. |
University Wide | Contact Info Tate Lab of Physics Rm 30 612-624-4328 kilgore@physics.umn.edu |
| Fabrication/Repair | Stock Room Provides shipping, laptop and projector checkout, and in-stock parts purchases and small parts orders. |
Electrical & Computer Engineering | Contact Info 2-126 EECS Building 612-625-9083 r-colb@umn.edu |
| Fabrication/Repair | Glass Technology Service Provides fabrication and repair of scientific glass and laboratory equipment, consulting, quartz repair and fabrication, cutting, grinding and drilling. |
University Wide | Contact Info 49 Smith Hall 612 625-9573 stefanek@chem.umn.edu |
| Fabrication/Repair | Electronic Instrument Services Provides repair and calibration of most types of laboratory equipment. |
University Wide | Contact Info 25 Biological Science Center 612-625-6745 eis@tc.umn.edu newst002@umn.edu |
| Fabrication/Repair | Chemistry Research Stock Room Provides U of M staff, faculty and students with supplies for chemistry research. |
University Wide | Contact Info RM S-17 Smith Hall randall@chemsun.chem.umn.edu; johnson@chemsun.chem.umn.edu munsc001@umn.edu |
| Genetics/Genomic | DNA Sequencing and Analysis Facility Offers state-of-the-art instrumentation and experienced staff to assist scientists with genetic analysis services. |
University Wide | Contact Info 20 Snyder Hall 612-625-7736 bmgcseq@umn.edu |
| Genetics/Genomic | Molecular Genetics Laboratory Provides instrumentation and techniques for clinical investigation of genetic disease and genetic susceptibility to disease. |
University Wide | Contact Info 485 Mayo 612-624-1139 bill@lenti.med.umn.edu |
| Genetics/Genomic | Microarray Facility Provides services for the labeling RNA, hydridization and scanning for Affymetrix Genechip microarrays. Prints and Provides hybrization and scanning servics for custom arrays. |
University Wide | Contact Info 1-246 Hasselmo Hall 612-625-7736 bohac001@umn.edu walek001@umn.edu |
| Genetics/Genomic | Mouse Genetics Laboratory Provides a comprehensive range of mouse embryo manipulation services. |
University Wide | Contact Info 612-626-5825 hornx001@umn.edu |
| Genetics/Genomic | Cytogenetics Provides investigators with a variety of cytogenetic and molecular cytogenetic services. |
University Wide | Contact Info 4-140 Moos Tower 612-626-3302 oseth003@umn.edu hirsc003@umn.edu |
| Genetics/Genomic | RNAi Core Facility Provides easy and economical access to the latest in whole genome RNAi collections through the Open Access Program from Open Biosystems. |
University Wide | Contact Info 1-202 Hasselmo Hall 612-626-5104 rnai@umn.edu |
| Genetics/Genomic | Genotyping Facility Employs a state-of-the-art Sequenom System and an Affymetrix GeneChip MegAllele System for SNP genotyping. |
University Wide | Contact Info 1-202 Hasselmo Hall 612-624-7007 bgm@umn.edu moe@chem.umn.edu |
| Imaging | CBS Imaging Center Assist with imaging of biological specimens utilizing light microscopy (confocal and fluorescence); digital imaging; scanning and transmission electron microscopy related to research, documentation and presentation. Provides access to computer workstations, with image processing, analysis, and presentation software. |
University Wide | Contact Info 23 Synder Hall 612-624-3454 msanders@umn.edu |
| Imaging | Biomedical Imaging Processing Lab Provides one-on-one training on equipment, software applications, and in methodologies for light microscopy, molecular biology, and image analysis. |
University Wide and the broader community | Contact Info 1-205 Hasselmo Hall 612-624-6607 bipl@umn.edu sedge001@umn.edu |
| Imaging | Center for Interdisciplinary Applications in Magnetic Resonance Offers two MRI scanners for MR compatibility testing and animal imaging, a magnet to simulate microgravity for diamaganetic samples, general wet-bench and cell culture facilities. Provides access to an on-site fully-equipped machine shop to construct customized hardware for specialized MRI applications. |
University Wide | Contact Info Baker Technology Plaza 103 952-406-8070 hammer@umn.edu |
| Imaging | Visualization and Digital Imaging Lab Provides a multi-disciplinary lab that focuses on the integration of information and emerging visual technologies and the distribution of knowledge to the public. |
Duluth Faculty and Students | Contact Info 154 Marshall Performing Arts Ctr 218-726-8093 vizlab@d.umn.edu lfitzpat@d.umn.edu |
| Imaging | Characterization Facility Provides a multi-user, shared instrumentation facility for materials research spanning from nanotechnology to biology and medicine. |
University Wide | Contact Info 12 Shepherd Labs 612-626-7594 chmmslab@umn.edu haugs001@umn.edu |
| Imaging | Imaging Center Provides imaging of biological specimens utilizing light microscopy (confocal and fluorescence); digital imaging; scanning and transmission electron microscopy related to research, documentation and presentation. |
University Wide | Contact Info 23-35 Snyder Hall 612-624-3454 msanders@umn.edu |
| Imaging | Solid-State NMR Facility Houses a 700 MHz spectrometer with solid-state capabilities; the direct-drive system is capable of running static and magic-angle samples. |
Medical School | Contact Info 1-130 NHH 612-625-1180 traa0004@umn.edu ddt@umn.edu |
| Imaging | Solution NMR Facility Provides state-of-the-art instrumental resources available to researchers, and a venue for them to pursue their projects and develop their experience in NMR methods. |
Medical School | Contact Info 1-130 NHH 612-625-1180 traa0004@umn.edu ostro016@umn.edu |
| Imaging | NMR Lab Provides access to NMR equipment and techniques primarily for chemistry departmental research. |
University Wide Chemistry Department priority | Contact Info 194 and 196 Kolthoff Hall 612-626-0297 philson@nmr.chem.umn.edu |
| Imaging | Human Dimensioning Lab Provides tools to measure the static and dynamic human form, map the body/product interface, and produce and test prototypes. |
University Wide | Contact Info 240 McNeal Hall 612-624-9700 klabat@umn.edu |
| Info Tech & Computing | Basic Sciences Computing Lab Provides researchers with access to a unique mixture of computational servers, workstations, visualization tools, software and technical support. |
University Wide | Contact Info 1-280 Hasselmo Hall 612-626-0802 runesha@msi.umn.edu |
| Physical Sci/Engineering | Virtual Instrumentation Catalog
Presents information about available research instrumentation located at UMD. |
University Wide | Contact Info 140 Engineering Building 218-726-6397 cse@d.umn.edu |
| Physical Sci/Engineering | Aqueous Geochemistry Lab Provides experimental and analytical equipment used in direct support of experimental research, computers with software (EQ3/6, GWB, TOUGHREACT) and supporting databases for theoretical modeling studies. |
Geology and Geophysics | Contact Info 612-624-1333 wes@umn.edu |
| Physical Sci/Engineering | Electron Microprobe Laboratory Provides non-destructive chemical analyses of solids using a JEOL 8900 Electron Probe Microanalyzer. |
University Wide | Contact Info 108 Pillsbury Hall 612-624-7370 frah0010@umn.edu |
| Physical Sci/Engineering | Flow Cytometry - Center for Immunology Provides training, instrumentation, technical expertise, and software for flow cytometric analyses. |
University Wide | Contact Info 6-285 NHH 612 625-7165 champ004@umn.edu farra005@umn.edu |
| Physical Sci/Engineering | Flow Cytometry - Cancer Center Provides training, instrumentation, technical expertise, and software for flow cytometric analyses. |
University Wide | Contact Info 695 CCRB 612-625-7165 bmgcchamp004@umn.edu lebie001@umn.edu |
| Physical Sci/Engineering | Particle Technology Laboratory Offers resources for small particle research as one of the nation's leading centers. |
University Wide | Contact Info 3102 Mechanical Engineering 612-625-2537 wangj@aem.umn.edu dyhpui@umn.edu |
| Physical Sci/Engineering | Nano Fabrication Center Supports faculty and industrial research within IT to support education, research, and industrial collaboration in microelectronics and other related research involving nanofabrication. |
University Wide | Contact Info 1-165 EECS Bldg 612-624-8005 cibuzar@umn.edu campb001@umn.edu |
| Statistical Services | Health Survey Research Center Collects and manages research data for population-based research. |
University Wide and the broader community | Contact Info 132 School of Public Health 612-626-8840 hsrc@umn.edu harwo002@umn.edu |
| Statistical Services | Nutrition Coordinating Center Maintains a comprehensive research-quality food and nutrient database linked to interactive interview software, the Nutrition Data System for Research. |
University Wide | Contact Info 300 WBOB 612-626-9450 burgo010@umn.edu harna001@umn.edu |
| Statistical Services | Survey Center Services Surveys samples that range in size from 100 to 100,000 and maintains a high level of confidentiality. |
University Wide | Contact Info 120 Dinnaken Office Building 612-624-9635 virni002@umn.edu rockw001@umn.edu |
| Statistical Services | Biostatistics Design and Analysis Center Provides a wide range of statistical and/or computer services, which include study planning, designing of forms, data management, statistical analysis, and results summarization. |
Academic Health Center | Contact Info 612-626-6023 ahcocr@umn.edu acho@umn.edu |
| Statistical Services | Minnesota Center for Survey Research Provides survey research services to University faculty and administration, state and local government agencies, and non-profit organizations working on issues of public policy in Minnesota. Consults in areas such as study and questionnaire design, survey administration, data file construction, and data analysis. |
University Wide and the broader community | Contact Info Suite 108 612-627-4282 armso001@umn.edu |
| Statistical Services | Office of Measurement Services Offers strategic measurement and assessment consulting. Specializes in assessment and evaluation of performance management, training and development, service quality, and events and conferences. |
University Wide | Contact Info 103 University Stores 612-626-0006 puuma008@umn.edu dohmx005@umn.edu |
| Statistical Services | Statistical Consulting Service Assists researchers in select colleges with statistical aspects of research, from grant proposal writing, to study design, helping to set up data analysis, and interpretation of results. |
Select- see web page | Contact Info 313 Ford Hall 612-625-8355 sandy@stat.umn.edu |
| Statistical Services | Biostatics, Design, and Analysis Center Provides a wide range of statistical support services for clinical translational research including study design, assistance in preparing grant applications, database design and development, data management, statistical analysis, results summarization, and participation in manuscript writing. |
University-Wide clinical and translational researchers | Contact Info 612-626-6032 brumm077@umn.edu |