Core Facilities

Animal Resources

The University Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is an internal self-regulating body that reviews all animal use protocols to ensure ethical, humane, and scientifically justified animal use at least annually. Marshall University ARF has met the accreditation standards of AAALAC International since 1986. The ARF also maintains an Animal Welfare Assurance with the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). 

Flow Cytometry

Modern flow cytometry uses measurements gained from passing laser light through quickly moving cells in a stream or “flow” of fluid. Using this type of analysis, the size and granularity of a cell can be approximated as well as the presence of particular protein molecules through antibodies conjugated to fluorescent molecules. 

Genomics

The MU Genomics and Bioinformatics cores provide centralized genomic, bioinformatic, and biostatistical services to investigators at universities and colleges throughout the state. The Genomics Core currently provides five services to research programs and individual investigators.