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This directory contains links to University of Minnesota resources - services, facilities, and equipment available to provide support for the diverse range of research communities across the University system. Each entry includes a brief description, contact phone/email, and a link to the website.
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| Category | Resource | Areas Served | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
University Wide | 212, B-18 Walter Library 612-625-4385 uxteam@umn.edu |
| Auxiliary Services |
The Office of Information Technology provides low-cost media/video production services to faculty and staff for instructional and non-instructional purposes. |
University Wide | 612-626-4444 |
| Auxiliary Services | Video Network Services Provides video conferencing, video streaming, and technical consultation services through the integration of the University's fiber and data networks. |
University Wide | 612- 626-4444 oitvideo@umn.edu |
| Auxiliary Services | Fleet Services Provides University vehicles for rent, lease, or purchase. |
University Wide | 901 - 29th Avenue SE, Mpls 612-625-3033 fleetsrv@umn.edu |
| Auxiliary Services | Conference and Event Services | University Wide | Comstock East 1092 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 | 352 Ruttan Hall 612-624-3602 lgraven@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 and the broader community | 175 University Road |
| 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 | 140 Gortner Laboratory 612-624-6758 vonkeitz@umn.edu |
| Bio Med/Bio Tech | Center for Mass Spectometry and Proteomics Provides support, equipment, and expertise for analyzing complex protein mixtures. |
University Wide and the broader community | 5-194 MCB |
| 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 | 1333 Gortner Ave, St. Paul 612- 625-8787 vdl@umn.edu |
| Bio Med/Bio Tech | BioNet - Tissue Procurement Facility, Histology and Digital Imaging 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. The Histology and Immunohistochemistry Lab offers a full line of histology services, including services such as tissue block processing, paraffin embedding, tissue microarray (TMA) production, and immunohistochemistry (IHC). The Digital imaging lab provides computer-aided whole-slide digitization and stian quantification. |
University Wide | MMC #69 612-273-6652 bionet@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 | McGuire Translational Research Bldg 612-624-0441 sakeir@umn.edu |
| Bio Med/Bio Tech | University Flow Cytometry Resource (UFCR) Flow Cytometry - Center for Immunology Flow Cytometry - Cancer Center The mission of the UFCR is to provide state-of-the-art flow cytometry/cell sorting services, scientific consultation, comprehensive training and technical support to advance scientific discovery in a reliable and cost-effective manner. |
University Wide | 6-285 NHH 695 CCRB 612-625-7165 flowsort@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 | 7-102 Hasselmo Hall 612-624-0259 wagnerh@umn.edu |
| Biology/Biochem | Oligonucleotide and Peptide Synthesis Facility Specializes in automated synthesis of Oligonucleotides. |
University Wide | 1-202 Hasselmo Hall 612-624-3177 oligo@umn.edu |
| Biology/Biochem | Peptide Synthesis Facility Specializes in automated synthesis of Peptides. |
University Wide | 1-202 Hasselmo Hall 612-624-3177 oligo@umn.edu |
| Biology/Biochem | Biophysical Spectroscopy Center Provides state-of-the-art instrumental resources for optical spectroscopy and EPR available to all U of MN researchers. |
University Wide | 20 Snyder Hall 612-625-7763 peptides@umn.edu |
| Biology/Biochem | Center for Mass Spectometry and Proteomics Provides support, equipment, and expertise for analyzing complex protein mixtures. |
University Wide and the broader community |
5-194 MCB 612-625-2279 43 Gortner Laboratory 612-625-2280 krick001@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 | 140 Cargill Bldg 612-624-6758 tripp006@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 | 135 Crops Research Building 612-625-3101 ral@umn.edu |
| Chem/Chem Eng | Surface Analysis Center Contains instruments used for determining surface area and pore size distribution of different materials. |
University Wide | 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 | 192 Kolthoff Hall 612-625-6897 vyoung@umn.edu |
| Chem/Chem Eng | Mass Spectrometry Laboratory Provides analysis by Bruker Biotof II, Bruker Reflex III, VG 70SE and Finnigan MAT 95. |
University Wide | 193 Kolthoff Hall 612-625-8099 chmmslab@umn.edu |
| Clinical/ Translational Sciences | Center for Translational Medicine Supports the development and translation of innovative drugs, biologics and devices into Phase 1 clinical trials. Services include the design and conduct of in vitro and in vivo preclinical pharmacology, toxicology, pharmacokinetic studies necessary for the IND/IDE and as well Phase 1 clinical trial design and implementation. |
University Wide | Moos Tower 612-626-3533 |
| Clinical/ Translational Sciences | Experimental Surgery Services Determines the safety and efficacy of devices and determines if they're ready for regulatory submission. |
University Wide | MMC 220 612-625-5914 essinfo@umn.edu yorek001@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 | 224 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine 612-624-2242 cpsr@umn.edu gos@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 | 612-626-2318 hans1247@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 | 612-626-2318 hans1247@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 | 612-626-2318 hans1247@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 | 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 | 612-624-4628 flemmo006@umn.edu |
| Clinical/Translational Sciences | Biomedical Infomatics Designs, implements, and supports cutting-edge informatics tools. |
University Wide Clinical and Translational Researchers | 612-626-2318 hans1247@umn.edu |
| Community Outreach | Center for Health Equity (CHE) The Center for Health Equity (CHE) aims to provide opportunities for scholars and community members to partner and conduct research that can promote health equity. |
University Wide | 717 Delaware St SE Suite 166 |
| 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 | Large Lakes Observatory 2250 E 5th St, RLB, rm 109, UMD, Duluth 218-726-7826 ricketts@d.umn.edu |
| Ecology/Environment | LacCore: National Lacustrine Core Facility Provides expertise, equipment, and instrumentation in support of the collection and study of lake sediment cores. |
University Wide | 612-626-7889 eito@umn.edu |
| Ecology/Environment | Plant Growth Facilities – East & West Approximately two acres of greenhouse facilities supports head houses, teaching rooms, environmental chambers, and a high security containment facility for insects. |
University Wide | 1908 Dudley Ave, St. Paul 1552 Gortner Ave, St. Paul 612-624-3631 meiss003@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 | 151 Amundson Hall 612-625-0559 lfrancis@umn.edu |
| Fabrication/Repair | Research 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 | M.E. Rm 2134 612-625-2062 mjjensen@umn.edu |
| Fabrication/Repair | Physics Machine Shop Provides prototype and scientific research equipment that is not commercially available. |
University Wide | Tate Lab of Physics Rm 30 612-624-4328 kilgore@physics.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 | 136 Smith Hall 612-624-7007 bgm@umn.edu |
| Fabrication/Repair | Stock Room Provides shipping, laptop and projector checkout, and in-stock parts purchases and small parts orders. |
Electrical and Computer Engineering | 2-126 Keller Hall 612-625-9829 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, and grinding. |
University Wide and the broader community | 49 Smith Hall 612 625-9573 stefa004@umn.edu |
| Fabrication/Repair | Electronic Instrument Services Provides repair and calibration of most types of laboratory equipment. |
University Wide | 25 Biological Science Center 612-625-6745 eis@umn.edu |
| Fabrication/Repair | Chemistry Research Stock Room Provides U of M staff, faculty and students with supplies for chemistry research. |
University Wide | RM S-17 Smith Hall |
| Fabrication/Repair | Northern Lights Technology Center Provides design and rapid prototyping services for industry and University research. |
University Wide | NRRI Building 5013 Miller Trunk Hwy Duluth, MN 55811 218-720-4259 skossett@nrri.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 | 20 Snyder Hall 612-625-7736 umgcseq@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 | 1-202 Hasselmo Hall 612-624-3177 genotype@umn.edu |
| Genetics/Genomic | Mouse Genetics Laboratory Provides a comprehensive range of mouse embryo manipulation services. |
University Wide | 612-626-5825 hornx001@umn.edu |
| Genetics/Genomic |
Provides investigators with a variety of cytogenetic and molecular cytogenetic services. |
University Wide | 4-140 Moos Tower 612-626-3302 oseth003@umn.edu hirsc003@umn.edu |
| Genetics/Genomic |
Provides easy and economical access to the latest in whole genome RNAi collections through the Open Access Program from Open Biosystems. |
University Wide | 1-202 Hasselmo Hall 612-624-3177 rnai@umn.edu |
| Genetics/Genomic |
Provides a variety of platforms and applications for quantifying gene expression levels in almost any species of interest. |
University Wide | 1-246 Hasselmo Hall 612-625-7736 bohac001@umn.edu walek001@umn.edu |
| Imaging |
Provides state-of-the art high-field and ultrahigh-field instruments and expertise for solution and solid-state NMR. Core focus areas are structural biology, metabolomics, small molecules, and soft and hard matter. |
University Wide | G-205 Mayo 612-625-2957 rapp0006@umn.edu gopi@umn.edu |
| Imaging | NMR Lab Provides access to NMR equipment and techniques primarily for chemistry departmental research. |
University Wide Chemistry Department priority | 194 and 196 Kolthoff Hall 612-625-8374 philson@umn.edu |
| Imaging |
Provides a multi-user, shared instrumentation facility for materials research spanning from nanotechnology to biology and medicine. |
University Wide | 12 Shepherd Labs 612-626-7594 charfac@umn.edu |
| Imaging | University Imaging Centers - Snyder Hall (formally 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 one-on-one training with access to state-of-the-art instrumentation, computer workstations and expert technical support. |
University Wide and the broader community | 23 Synder Hall 612-624-3454 msanders@umn.edu |
| Imaging | University Imaging Centers - Jackson Hall (formally Biomedical Imaging Processing Lab) 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 one-on-one training with access to state-of-the-art instrumentation, computer workstations and expert technical support. |
University Wide and the broader community | 1-205 Hasselmo Hall 612-624-6607 msanders@umn.edu |
| Imaging |
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 | 154 Marshall Performing Arts Ctr 218-726-8093 vizlab@d.umn.edu lfitzpat@d.umn.edu |
| Imaging |
Provides tools to measure the static and dynamic human form, map the body/product interface, and produce and test prototypes. |
University Wide | 240 McNeal Hall 612-624-9700 klabat@umn.edu |
| Info Tech & Computing |
Provides researchers with access to a unique mixture of computational servers, workstations, visualization tools, software and technical support. |
University Wide | 1-280 Hasselmo Hall 612-626-0802 rowe@msi.umn.edu |
| Info Tech & Computing | Biomedical Modeling, Simulation, and Design Lab Provides University researchers with access to workstations, software, and technical support for scientific computation and visualization. |
University Wide | 414, 717 Delaware 612 626-0802 rowe@msi.umn.edu |
| Info Tech & Computing |
Meets the computational needs of the computational biology community, especially in the areas of genomics, bioinformatics, proteomics, and systems biology. Provides researchers with access to hardware, software, and technical support related to computational biology. |
University Wide | 138 Cargill Building 612-626-0802 rowe@msi.umn.edu |
| Info Tech & Computing | Scientific Development and Visualization Laboratory Provides researchers access to technology and expertise necessary to carry out successful state-of-the-art supercomputing. Enables researchers to interactively visualize their supercomputer-generated data. Provides access to Linux, Windows, and Mac workstations, hardware and software for the production of videos, and associated software and technical support. |
University Wide | 575 Walter Library 612-626-0802 chityala@msi.umn.edu |
| Physical Sci/Engineering | Electron Microprobe Laboratory Provides non-destructive chemical analyses of solids using a JEOL 8900 Electron Probe Microanalyzer. |
University Wide | 108 Pillsbury Hall 612-624-7370 probelab@umn.edu avdhandt@umn.edu |
| Physical Sci/Engineering | Particle Technology Laboratory Offers resources for small particle research as one of the nation's leading centers. |
University Wide | 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 | 1-165 Keller Hall 612-624-8005 nfc@umn.edu |
| Physical Sci/Engineering | Aqueous Geochemistry Lab Provides analytical equipment for geochemical research on the chemistry of natural fluids. The analytical equipment includes: Ion Chromatography (IC); Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS), and Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES). The lab also contains hydrothermal solution equipment for mineral synthesis studies. |
University Wide | 612-624-1333 wes@umn.edu |
| Physical Sci/Engineering | Virtual Instrumentation Catalog Presents information about available research instrumentation located at UMD. |
University Wide | 140 Engineering Building 218-726-6397 scse@d.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 | 300 WBOB 612-626-9450 ndsrhelp@umn.edu |
| Statistical Services | Biostatistical 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. |
University Wide | 612-626-6032 papp0051@umn.edu |
| Statistical Services | Office of Measurement Services (OMS) OMS has recently strengthened their serviceability with the absorption of the Health Survey Research Center (HSRC) and the Minnesota Center for Survey Research (MCSR). 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 and the broader community | 103 University Stores 879 - 29th Avenue SE 612-626-0006 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. |
University Wide | 313 Ford Hall 612-625-8355 arendahl@stat.umn.edu sandy@stat.umn.edu |