RII Core Facilities

Administration & Business Office

We advocate for resources to support the research enterprise while providing administrative and financial oversight of the RII core facilities portfolio. Department-specific duties include billing, procurement, contract management, rate studies, and payroll. We also fund and…

Analytical & Biological Mass Spectrometry Facility (ABMS)

At the Analytical & Biological Mass Spectrometry Facility (ABMS), we have state-of-the-art equipment and unparalleled expertise for the analysis of a variety of biological and small molecules. One of our specializations includes protein-analysis encompassing: protein…

Arizona Genetics Core

We offer access to state-of-the-art resources and services to help investigators, educators, students and the biotech community conduct and promote research in the field of genomics. AZGC is a GLP compliant facility that provides a wide range of molecular biology services and…

Arizona Molecular Clinical Core

We are a CLIA certified/CAP accredited laboratory specializing in genetic and serological (ELISA) clinical testing and research.

Cryogenics & Gas Facility

We are your designated provider We supply cryogenic liquids, gases, and dry ice across campus and outside the University. With our knowledgeable and experienced team, this facility is the designated provider for all such products at UA…

Flow Cytometry Immune Monitoring Shared Resource

We offer flow cytometry and cell sorting instrumentation and expertise, as well as immune profiling of clinical samples. These combined cores support academic research all the way from basic science to translation and clinical trials.

Functional Genomics Core

The Functional Genomics Core’s mission is to provide researchers at the University of Arizona with the capacity to run high-throughput compound/drug, RNAi, and deletion library based screens for the purpose of network analysis, drug and/or target discovery. We will work with…

Imaging Cores - Electron

The core facility is a full service lab providing access to advanced expertise in Biological Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) related research, from consultation to imaging service and training to faculty, scientists and students on campus, external research institution…

Imaging Cores - Optical

We provide access, training, and ongoing support for users of a wide range of optical (light) microscopes. From stereo and widefield microscopes to more advanced techniques like confocal, multiphoton and superresolution, the facility and the managers are available to pro…

Machining and Welding Center

We provide prototype machining, designing, fabrication, welding, consultation, instructional support, and community outreach programs. The MWC introduces innovative applications to research and development sectors including faculty, staff, students, and private industry.…

Nano Fabrication Center

The Micro/Nano Fabrication Center, or MNFC, offers industrial space and facilities, device processing, and characterization equipment to researchers from academia, federal agencies, and the private sector. The MNFC consists of approximately 15,000 square feet of space, with c…

Translational Bioimaging Resource

TBIR serves as a university-wide resource for pre-clinical biomedical imaging. The resource has the capability to image small biological constructs, small and large animals, and humans. For imaging small biological constructs and small animals the TBIR includes intra-vital mi…, Translational Bioimaging Resource - Small Animals The Translational Bioimaging Resource – Small Animals does small animal MR and PET/MR imaging. The Lab manage…