UPR Comprehensive Cancer Center

Summary:

Laboratory #8

People:

• PI: Tirado Gomez, Maribel
  

Resources:

Instruments

• ABI StepOnePlus real-time PCR system ( Real-time PCR machine )
  

  Upgraded to 96-well model "The StepOne™ Real-Time PCR System is a 48-well, low-throughput, Real-Time PCR instrument perfect for both first-time and experienced users. The StepOne™ Real-Time PCR System can be setup in a variety of configurations and comes ready to use, out of the box, with intuitive data analysis and instrument control software. Utilizing robust LED based 3-color optical recording, the StepOne™ Real-Time PCR System is designed to deliver precise, quantitative Real-Time PCR results for a variety of genomic research applications."

• ABI Veriti 96-Well thermal cycler ( Thermal cycler )
  

  "The Veriti® 96-Well Thermal Cycler delivers excellent PCR and the proven reliability of Applied Biosystems 9600 and 9700 GeneAmp® PCR instruments. With the added control of VeriFlex™ Blocks, you have six independent temperature blocks providing precise control over your PCR optimization. Additionally, the powerful user interface through the color touch screen simplifies the setup and use of the Veriti 96-Well Thermal Cycler. Optional setups for fast PCR or standard PCR methods provide you the flexibility to shorten your PCR cycling time."

• Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer ( Microfluidics platform )
  

  "The Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer is a microfluidics-based platform for sizing, quantification and quality control of DNA, RNA, proteins and cells on a single platform. Results are delivered within 30-40 minutes in automated, high quality digital data."

• Bio-Rad Electroporator ( Electroporator )
  

• Bioimaging system ( In vivo bioluminescence imaging system )
  

• Nikon microscope ( Microscope )
  

• PCR station ( Nucleotide-free workbench )
  

• QIAGEN QIA cube Spin column ( Spin column )