University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences

Facilities & Resources

Genomic Research & Facilities

  • BioRad ICycler Real Time PCR System
  • Perkin-Elmer LS50 Fluorescence Spectrophotometer
  • BioRad Chef XA Mapper Elecrophoresis System for chromosome resolution
    or RNA fingerprinting*
  • Spex CertiPrep 6850 Freezer Mill for difficult to break biological samples (0.5g to 50g)*. To enhance stability, the samples are kept at liquid nitrogen temperatures during breakage.
  • Shimadzu LC-2010C HPLC with 96 well format processing*
  • NuAire 425-400 Tissue Culture Hood*
  • Ultracentrifuges and centrifuges
  • Beckman UV-Vis Spectrophotometer
  • Photographic Darkroom & X-Ray Film Processor
  • Gel Documentation System
  • Beckman LS 6500 Scintillation Spectrophotometer

The items marked with a * were purchased with funds provided in part or whole by the NSF EPSCoR Initiative in Functional Genomics Award (NSF EPS-0132295).  In general, the equipment is available for academic use on an “as available” basis. Certain items require operator training prior to use or may be best used on a collaborative basis. Contact Dr. Brian Rymond if you have questions regarding the use of this equipment.


 
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