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http://ctsaconnect.org/

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IS SERVICE. Documented on December 5th, 2022. Semantic framework to integrate information about research activities, clinical activities, and scientific resources to facilitate the production and consumption of Linked Open Data about investigators, physicians, biomedical research resources, services, and clinical activities. The goal is to enable software to consume data from multiple sources and allow the broadest possible representation of researchers'''' and clinicians'''' activities and research products. Current research tracking and networking systems rely largely on publications, but clinical encounters, reagents, techniques, specimens, model organisms, etc., are equally valuable for representing expertise. CTSAConnect will provide linkage between semantic representations of a wide range of clinical and research data using controlled vocabularies mapped to the Unified Medical Language System (UMLS) as a bridge between the two subject areas. The data sources include data from Medicaid, hospital billing systems, CTSAShareCenter, and other CTSA resource data, eagle-i and VIVO. It allows institutions to leverage existing tools and data sources by making the information they contain more discoverable and easier to integrate. For instance, with the ISF, researchers can be characterized by organizational affiliations, grant and project participation, research resources that they have generated, and publications that they have (co)-authored. Clinicians can be characterized by training and credentials, by clinical research topic, and by the kinds of procedures and specialization that can be inferred from encounter data. LOD refers to data that has been given a specific Uniform Resource Identifier (URI), for the purpose of sharing and linking data and information on the Semantic Web. While a large amount of data is published as LOD, there remains a significant gap in the representation of research resources and clinical expertise. Researchers can be characterized by the organization to which they belong, the grants and research in which they have participated, the research topics and research resources (reagents, biospecimens, animal models) they have generated, as well as the publications they have (co)-authored. Clinician profiles on the other hand, can be defined by their credentials, clinical research topics, and the kinds of procedures and specialization that can be inferred from clinical encounter data. They believe that integrating and relating this diversity of information sources and platforms requires addressing the overlap between research resources and the attributes and activities of researchers and clinicians. CTSAconnect aims to promote integration and discovery of research activities, resources, and clinical expertise. To this end, they will publish their ontologies and LOD via their website, which will also illustrate repeatable methods and examples of how to extract, consume, and utilize this valuable new LOD using freely available tools like VIVO, eagle-i, and Google APIs. CTSAconnect is a collaboration between Oregon Health & Science University, Stony Brook University, Cornell University, Harvard University, University at Buffalo, and the University of Florida, and leverages the work of eagle-i (eagle-i.net), VIVO (vivoweb.org), and ShareCenter (ctsasharecenter.org).

Proper citation: CTSAconnect (RRID:SCR_005225) Copy   

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http://harvard.eagle-i.net/i/0000012e-5e5d-69c2-55da-381e80000000

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on October 27, 2023. Core facility that provides the following services: Storage services for -80 degrees C and -190 degrees C in secure facility.

The Biospecimen Repository provides long-term storage of clinical and research material in -80 degrees C and liquid nitrogen freezers located at Dana Farber''s Harbor Campus. Transportation of samples to and from Harbor Campus is provided by the facility for a small fee. Competitive prices are available on per box or per freezer basis in both segregated or non-segregated environments.

Proper citation: DFCI Biospecimen Repository Core Facility (RRID:SCR_009747) Copy   

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http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/

As the state''s only health and research university, OHSU brings together patient care, research, education of the next generation of health care providers and scientists and community service to improve the health and well-being of all Oregonians.

Proper citation: Oregon Health and Science University; Oregon; USA (RRID:SCR_009665) Copy   

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http://utep.eagle-i.net/i/00000134-a952-c738-bfc0-fe9780000000

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVCE, documented January 23, 2019. Core facility that provides the following services: Zeiss LD-5 Pascal Scanning Confocal Microscope/Assisted access, Zeiss Axioskop Epifluorescence Microscope/Assisted access, Zeiss EM-10 Transmission Electron Microscope/Assisted access, Microscopy sample preparation, Observation and photography service. The Analytical Cytology Core Facility provides assistance in the designing of protocols and the use of sophisticated, well maintained and supervised equipment. Each microscope is equipped with software for image analysis, image processing and printing of digital images. Service contracts are maintained on each of the microscopes. Computers and software are regularly upgraded. Confocal workshops are held regularly to familiarize users with new techniques and new protocols. The specific aims of the Analytical Cytology Core Facility (ACCF) are: 1. to train users in the design of protocols, the fixations, sectioning, cryofixations, immunolocalizations, the use of the Zeiss EM-10, the Zeiss Axioskop epifluorescence microscope and the Zeiss Pascal scanning confocal microscope with image analysis and image processing, 2. to support new faculty in realizing their research objectives that utilize microscopy, 3. to support the productivity of the Infectious Diseases and Immunology unit, the Toxicology unit, the Neuroscience/Metabolic Disorders unit, the Statistical Consulting Laboratory and the Bioinformatics unit by assisting faculty, undergraduate, masters, doctoral and postdoctoral students in advancing biomedical research, 4. to maintain and upgrade equipment and expertise and; 5. to provide core services anticipating self-sustaining maintenance of the core facility.

Proper citation: University of Texas El Paso Analytical Cytology Core Facility (RRID:SCR_010137) Copy   

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http://harvard.eagle-i.net/i/0000012e-58c7-d44f-55da-381e80000000

Core to provide gene expression data analysis service. Activities range from the provision of services to fully collaborative grant funded investigations.

Proper citation: Harvard Partners HealthCare Center for Personalized Genetic Medicine Bioinformatics Core Facility (RRID:SCR_000882) Copy   

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http://www.spl.harvard.edu/

A laboratory dedicated to advancing health care through utilizing computation and imaging to new areas of medicine.

Proper citation: BWH Surgical Planning Laboratory (RRID:SCR_000869) Copy   

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http://www.scienceexchange.com/facilities/enhanced-neuroimaging-core-harvard

Core facility that provides access to advanced confocal, multi-photon and wide field microscopy and provides the following services: ImageJ Image Analysis Service. The facility specializes in various forms of fluorescence, brightfield, DIC (Differential Interference Contrast) and live cell imaging. They offer users comprehensive training (data acquisition and image analysis), assistance in the design of experimental protocols and imaging analysis service. Questions regarding cell and tissue fixation techniques, fluorophore selection and immunostaining principles are always welcome, as are requests for instruction in live cell and tissue imaging. They offer flexible and customized training and support to both established and new users throughout the NeuroDiscovery community.

Proper citation: HNDC Enhanced NeuroImaging Core (RRID:SCR_010993) Copy   

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http://www.scienceexchange.com/facilities/microarray-and-bioinformatics-core-mmc

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on May 22,2024. Core facility that provides the following services: RNA quality analysis service, qRT-PCR service, Microarray service, Bioinformatics data analysis service. The Core provides state of the art training, instrumentation, services and bioinformatics-driven data analysis to the Meharry Community in microarray experimental design, manipulation, and gene expression analysis. They also aid investigators and trainees in validation of microarray results using RNA QA/QC and real time PCR results. Finally, this Core Resource aids Meharry investigators and trainees with high performance computation in proteomics as well as genomics. Gene and protein pathways analysis and shotgun proteomics (mass spectrometry) analysis are just two more of the services that we provide. It is their aim to keep this facility up to date computationally and intellectually with state of the art Omics services to support education and research in microarray, genomics and proteomics data analysis, computational biology, and systems biology.

Proper citation: Meharry Microarray and Bioinformatics Core (RRID:SCR_012229) Copy   

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https://www.joslin.org/islet-isolation-core.html

Core facility that provides the following services: Rodent and Porcine Islet Isolation Services, Training Services. The main objective of the Islet Isolation Core is to provide Islets of Langerhans to investigators in the Boston area and beyond. By receiving islets from the Core one is assured of consistent high quality and purity of islets for experiments. The Core can isolate rodent and neonatal porcine islets. This leaves the investigator to concentrate on experiments rather than the complexity of islet isolation. The Core can buy the animals or the investigator can provide their own, such as special transgenic mice. Over the last five years the Core has isolated more than 10 million islets. They also provide training and advice. The Core can provide training not only for the isolation procedure but islet viability, islet size measurement, GSIS (Glucose Stimulated Insulin Secretion), STZ-induced diabetes, transplantation under the kidney capsule, and islet graft retrieval.

Proper citation: Joslin Diabetes Center Islet Isolation Core (RRID:SCR_012299) Copy   

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http://www.massgeneral.org/psychiatry/research/pngu_home.aspx

Core facility that provides the following services: SNP genotyping, qPCR for CNV detection / confirmation, Genetic analysis services, DNA extraction, quantification, sample preparation, tracking, and storage. This resource provides custom genotyping (SNP, other), qPCR for CNV detection/confirmation, DNA extraction, quantification, sample preparation, tracking, and storage, and related services to further the PNGU mission of identifying and characterizing the genetic basis of psychiatric, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders and to translate these discoveries to improvements in clinical care and public health.

Proper citation: MGH Psychiatric and Neurodevelopmental Genetics Unit Core Lab (RRID:SCR_012301) Copy   

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http://www.scienceexchange.com/facilities/martinos-center-for-biomedical-imaging-core-facility-harvard

Core facility that provides the following services: Positron emission tomography service.

The Martinos Center''''s dual mission includes translational research and technology development. The core technologies being developed and used at the center are magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and spectroscopy (MRS), magnetoencephalography (MEG) and electroencephalograpy (EEG), near infra-red spectroscopy (NIRS) and diffuse optical tomography (DOT), Positron Emission Tomography (PET), electrophysiology, molecular imaging, and computational image analysis. A particular area of innovation at the Center is Multimodal Functional Neuroimaging which involves the integration of imaging technologies. They are also world leaders in the development of primate neuroimaging techniques. Major areas of research at the center include, psychiatric, neurologic and neurovascular disorders, basic and cognitive neuroscience, cardiovascular disease, cancer and more. With an extensive and expanding inventory of state-of-the-art imaging facilities, a world class team of investigators and collaborators, and important government, industry and private supporters, the Martinos Center is leading the way to new advances and applications in biomedical imaging.

Proper citation: MGH Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging Core Facility (RRID:SCR_012324) Copy   

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http://www.schepens.harvard.edu/graphics

Core facility that provides the following services: Web and graphic services, Web design and content management service, Photography service. Peter Mallen is a designer and illustrator who manages a full-service web and graphics studio in a moderately sized scientific research facility, Schepens Eye Research Institute. He provides a full range of graphic design, scientific illustration, web design and development, content management, and general design and production services. His products are utilized by: faculty and scientific staff (books, scientific publications, slide shows, grant applications); professional staff (Administration, Development & Public Affairs; brochures, books, pamphlets); the general public (Institute websites) as well as clients of our 250-seat state-of-the-art conference center, Starr Center for Scientific Communications.

Proper citation: Harvard SERI Graphic Services Core (RRID:SCR_012309) Copy   

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http://flowcytometry.sysbio.med.harvard.edu/

Core facility that provides the following services: Sorting and analysis services. The facility houses two state-of-the-art BD analyzers with high-throughput capability, a Stratedigm benchtop analyzer, a high-speed BD cell sorter, and both Mac and PC workstations for data analysis. Sorting services are offered through the facility, as well as instrument and software training.

Proper citation: HMS Systems Biology Flow Cytometry Facility (RRID:SCR_012696) Copy   

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http://www.neurodiscovery.harvard.edu/resources/atrc.html

Core facility that provides provides state-of-the-art molecular pathology resources to the Harvard community including laser capture microscopy, DNA/RNA/miRNA quality/expression analysis, Luminex FlexMap 3D multiplex bead cytometry, and real-time PCR. The ATRC is a fee-for-use facility. For NeuroDiscovery members, the first 10 hours of training, consultation and instrument use is free. This initial period is intended to provide a first time user with preliminary data/proof of concept regarding their project, and is generally sufficient when investigators work under the aegis of ATRC staff. Thereafter, the base fee varies depending on activity and the extent of your proposed work. Project-based charge-back agreements for large projects can be negotiated with the ATRC Director, Dr. Charles Vanderburg. Although priority is given to NeuroDiscovery members investigating neurodegenerative diseases and the CNS, the facility is also available to any academic investigators within the Harvard medical community and the greater-Boston research community. Under special arrangements the facility may also be made available to the commercial sector. Please contact ATRC Director, Dr. Charles Vanderburg, for details.

Proper citation: HNDC Advanced Tissue Resource Center (RRID:SCR_012670) Copy   

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http://bioinformatics.hms.harvard.edu/

Core facility that offers consultations on basic questions in research computing, bioinformatics and computational biology during the initial stages of study design and grant proposals as well as for ongoing, funded studies requiring external expertise. Core has experience in large-scale data management, database design and software development. Staff members can provide assistance in quality assurance and analysis of gene expression arrays, genome-wide SNP arrays, CNV studies and different aspects of second-generation sequencing technologies such as ChIP-seq, RNA-Seq or resequencing efforts. Services also include provision of external information generated from public database, data curation and assistance on choosing the right data format and annotation standard to ensure best practices in data management and submission are being maintained.

Proper citation: Harvard Chan Bioinformatics Core (RRID:SCR_012655) Copy   

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http://harvard.eagle-i.net/i/0000012a-2518-e64e-5617-794280000000

Core facility that provides the following services: Real-Time PCR service, Real-time PCR training service.

Performs Real-Time-PCR and provides quantitative data on levels of gene expression. The Core comprises an ABI 7700 Sequence Detector System, equipped with all an investigator needs for experimental design/run and data processing.

Proper citation: BIDMC Real-Time PCR Core (RRID:SCR_009676) Copy   

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http://harvard.eagle-i.net/i/0000012a-2517-32d8-5617-794280000000

Core facility that provides the following services: DNA injection service, Embryonic stem cell injection service, Transgenic mouse line rescue service, Transgenic mouse embryo handling services, Mouse assisted reproductive services.

The Beth Israel Deaconess Transgenic Core Facility opened in October of 1991.The Transgenic Core is a state-of-art facility that produces genetically altered animals.

Proper citation: BIDMC Transgenic Core Facility (RRID:SCR_009677) Copy   

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http://harvard.eagle-i.net/i/0000012a-2513-da28-5617-794280000000

Core facility that provides the following services: Imaging consultation service, Image analysis service. The CRL was formed with the mission of improving our understanding of the structure and function of the brain and other organs of the human body, in order to improve our capacity to diagnose and treat disease. Members of the CRL achieve this by developing novel technologies and computational modeling strategies for understanding and interpreting radiological images.

Proper citation: CHB Computational Radiology Laboratory (RRID:SCR_009709) Copy   

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http://cdrewu.eagle-i.net/i/00000135-ca50-bd65-1a88-e81c80000000

The Vivarium is a facility dedicated to the humane care and use of laboratory animals.

Proper citation: CDU Vivarium (RRID:SCR_009704) Copy   

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http://harvard.eagle-i.net/i/0000012e-5db0-d3b1-55da-381e80000000

Core facility that provides the following services: Advanced ultrasound imaging. The mission of the Advanced Fetal Care Center (AFCC) is to provide the finest diagnosis and care for a mother carrying a baby with a congenital anomaly. For these families, our center offers entry to a continuum of care and support that extends throughout childhood--from prenatal diagnosis and counseling, through treatment and long-term follow-up. On rare occasions, our team will recommend and perform intervention during fetal life. Our physicians, who represent all pediatric subspecialty areas, work with a wide range of babies with anomalies. Together, they have developed ground-breaking procedures in fetal medicine and surgery.

Proper citation: CHB Advanced Fetal Care Center (RRID:SCR_009705) Copy   

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