Core Name |
Primary Contact |
Email |
Phone Number/Ext |
Nanofabrication Lab (MRI)
The general theme of the Nanofabrication Laboratory's core areas is the ability to handle non-standard materials alongside the more common materials. Procedures are in place to handle a wide variety of research that often uses non-standard materials.
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Chad Eichfeld |
cme133@psu.edu |
814-865-8976 |
Materials Characterization Lab (MRI)
The Materials Characterization Lab has a wide variety of characterization techniques in the areas of Microscopy, Spectroscopy, and Macroscopic techniques which help to increase the different degrees of understanding why different materials show different properties and behaviors.
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Josh Stapleton |
jjs366@psu.edu |
814-863-2224 |
Research Grade Equipment
This core bundles all of the research-grade equipment, mostly comprised of polymer analytical techniques. It also includes the environmental scanning electron microscope.
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Anne Gohn |
amm6125@psu.edu |
814-898-6465 |
ME Lab
This core bundles all of the research-grade equipment, mostly comprised of material characterization techniques.
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Chetan Nikhare |
cpn10@psu.edu |
814-898-7588 |
Plastics Processing Labs
Largest undergraduate educational facility of its type, housing millions of dollars’ worth of computers, materials, and processing equipment.
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Lucy Lenhardt |
lad115@psu.edu |
814-898-6146 |
Bioinformatics (COM)
Provides a variety of bioinformatics and biostatistics services, including analysis, prediction and software support.
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Yuka Imamura Kawasawa |
yimamura@pennstatehealth.psu.edu |
717-531-0003, ext. 289250 |
Clinical Research Biospecimen (COM)
Provide a centralized service for the processing and distribution of human subject research samples for all clinical research activities at the College of Medicine and Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
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Susan George |
sgeorge4@pennstatehealth.psu.edu |
717-531-0003, ext. 286309 |
Drug Discovery, Development and Delivery (COM)
offers investigators the ability to test more than 102,000 small compounds for the ability to target an enzyme or other biological target.
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Kent Vrana, PhD |
kvrana@pennstatehealth.psu.edu |
717-531-1695 |
Molecular and Histopathology (COM)
Provides a broad array of state-of-the-art technical and professional pathology-related services critical to biomedical investigations conducted at Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
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Douglas Stairs |
dstairs@pennstatehealth.psu.edu |
717-531-6725 |
Pathology Core Reference Lab (COM)
A CLIA-certified, fully-accredited reference laboratory that specializes in the quantitative analysis of hormones, hormone receptors, cytokines and growth factors in blood, urine, tissues and culture medium from both human subjects and experimental animals.
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Yusheng Zhu, PhD |
yzhu@pennstatehealth.psu.edu |
717-531-8317 |
Comparative Pathology (COM)
Provides researchers access to experts in veterinary and comparative pathology.
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Nannette Kirst |
nkirst@pennstatehealth.psu.edu |
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Pulmonary Immunology & Physiology (COM)
A BSL-2 facility that allows the assessment of pulmonary function related to many clinical situations including airway hyper-responsiveness, ventilation-induced lung injury, postnatal lung development, airway remodeling, chronic inflammation, allergy, environmental exposures and infection.
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Todd Umstead |
tmu1@psu.edu |
717-531-0003, ext. 284927 |
Transgenic (COM)
A centralized facility for the production of transgenic and knockout mice and the rederivation of mice.
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Ronald P. Wilson |
rwilson2@pennstatehealth.psu.edu |
717-531-8460 |
Biorepository (COM)
A collection of blood samples, tissues and other biological materials donated by patients, coupled with information about their health, environment, lifestyle, medical care and responses to medical treatment.
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IPM@pennstatehealth.psu.edu |
855-369-3540 |
Organic Synthesis (COM)
Provide to Penn State Cancer Institute members chemical compounds that are either not commercially available or that are too cost-prohibitive to allow research to be conducted.
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Shantu Amin |
sga3@psu.edu |
717-531-1450 |
Biostatistics and Bioinformatics (COM)
The Biostatistics/Bioinformatics Core provides high quality statistical and bioinformatics support for basic, translational, clinical, and population science researchers at the Penn State Cancer Institute (PSCI). To achieve this goal, the Core employs four full-time faculty members in the Depart...
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Jason Liao (jliao@phs.psu.edu) & Walter Vonn (vwalter1@pennstatehealth.psu.edu) |
jliao@phs.psu.edu |
717-531-6691 |
Clinical & Translational Science Institute (COM)
The CTSI fosters an environment that allows research discoveries to quickly and efficiently develop into health benefits.
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https://redcap.ctsi.psu.edu/surveys/?s=68CUZX |
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Geographic Information Analysis (SSRI)
The GIA Core provides services to facilitate the use of geospatial data and build a spatial perspective into social science research.
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http://ssri.psu.edu/services/geographic-information-analysis-core/contact-gia-services |
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Survey Design and Data Collection (SSRI)
The Survey Research Center provides a range of services, including data collection, survey design, sampling, data entry, survey data management, and data analysis.
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Diana Crom |
src-ssri@psu.edu |
814-863-0170 |
Quantitative Developmental Systems Methodology (SSRI)
The Quantitative Development Systems Core offers consultation from expert faculty and research associates on statistical, methodological, and analytic issues in social science research.
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Nilam Ram |
nur5@psu.edu |
814-865-7038 |
Accelerator Mass Spectrometer Lab (EESL)
Provides radiocarbon measurements on carbon-bearing materials spanning the last 45,000 years.
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Brendan Culleton |
bjc23@psu.edu |
814 865-5342 |
Center for Quantitative Imaging (EESL)
A multi-user research facility designed to serve the microCT imaging needs of the Pennsylvania State University and the broader scientific community.
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Tim Stecko |
tds104@psu.edu |
814-865-9570 |
Laboratory for Analysis of Strategic Element Resources (EESL)
A world-class research and analytical laboratory that was created to support research focused on identification of mineral deposits that can ultimately produce strategic and critical elements for the sustainable economy.
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Sarma V. Pisupati |
spisupati@psu.edu |
814-865-0874 |
Laboratory for Isotopes and Metals in the Environment (EESL)
A world-class facility for the measurement of isotopic ratios/isotopic composition (Ca, Cu, Fe, Li, Mg, Sr, U series, and Pb isotopes), major elements (e.g., Al, Ca, Fe, K, Mg, Na, Si), and trace elemental compositions (e.g., rare earth elements, Pb) in a range of materials.
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Susan Brantley |
sxb7@psu.edu |
814-865-1619 |
Satellite Energy & Environmental Sustainability Lab (EESL)
The first satellite facility is located in the Greenberg building, where a Kintek Stopped Flow Spectrometer is housed. The second satellite facility is located at the Deike building and it houses a Thermo Scientific Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer.
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Odette Mina |
oom5021@psu.edu |
814-863-0002 |
Deployable Energy & Environmental Sustainability Lab
The DEESL facility houses deployable field sampling equipment for a variety of environmental applications that are made available to researchers on an as needed basis.
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Jeremy Harper |
jph217@psu.edu |
814-865-7802 |
Materials Computation Center (MRI)
support Penn State faculty working in computer-based simulations of materials- across the various length and time scales. This support includes building connections with experimental and industrial partners – specifically connecting to the Nanofabrication and Materials Characterization Laboratori...
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mri-info@psu.edu |
814-863-8407 |
2D Crystal Consortium
The 2DCC combines a vibrant in-house research effort focused on transformative advances in the synthesis and characterization of 2D chalcogenide layered materials with a robust external user program that provides access to expertise and state-of-the-art facilities.
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https://www.mri.psu.edu/2d-crystal-consortium/become-user/become-user-overview |
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Population Research Institute (SSRI)
Supports innovative population research. PRI promotes a dynamic, talented, and collaborative research community with over 80 faculty researchers.
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Jennifer Glick |
jeg115@psu.edu |
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Altoona Bus Research & Testing Center (LTI)
Ensure better reliability and in-service performance of transit buses by providing an unbiased and accurate comparison of bus models through the use of an established set of test procedures.
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http://altoonabustest.psu.edu/contact-us.htm |
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814-695-3404 |
Crash Safety Research Core (LTI)
Provides researchers with the means to examine crash-related injuries and occupant safety issues; vehicle and highway apparatus design, testing, and analysis; and crash-related data and literature. The facility also offers educational and training opportunities for students, transportation offici...
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http://altoonabustest.psu.edu/contact-us.htm |
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814-863-7925 |
Battery Application Technology Testing & Energy Research Lab (LTI)
Performs battery characterization, thermal management system development/testing and hardware in the loop analysis. Facilitating this research and testing are an AeroVironment ABC150 or AV9
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Timothy Cleary |
battery@engr.psu.edu |
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Hybrid & Hydrogen Vehicle Research Lab (LTI)
Provides vehicle modeling and testing capabilities to vehicle researchers, hydrogen researchers, industry and government.
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Hyrdrogen Fueling Station (LTI)
Demonstrates commercial cost viability for a stand-alone, comprehensive hydrogen fueling station that can competitively deliver a hydrogen product stream strictly meeting end-use performance requirements in the emerging hydrogen-for-transportation markets.
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Northeast Center of Excellence for Pavement Technology (LTI)
Facilities include a state-of-the-art binder and mixtures laboratory that is equipped and staffed to perform all of the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP) Superpave tests as well as other specialized binder and mixture, subbase and subgrade, and other pavement material characterization tests.
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Test Track (LTI)
The facility features a 1-mile oval, a large vehicle handling area, and a vehicle durability-testing course that allows additional pavement, vehicle, and appurtenance testing.
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Advanced Materials Processing Lab (MATSE)
Learning environment that allows our students the opportunity to work with material development in the areas of thin films, micro deposition, bulk forming, plastic deformation, powder synthesis, and thermal processing.
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Libby Kupp |
erb105@psu.edu |
814-863-5540 |
Metallography and Microscopy Lab (MATSE)
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Scott Hennninger |
henninger@matse.psu.edu |
814-865-3568 |
VWR Stockroom (CHEM)
Provides service and support for all undergraduate science courses, and graduate & faculty research, university wide. In addition to supplying a comprehensive list of chemicals, glassware, & other supplies, the VWR Stockroom handles parcel and gas cylinder deliveries within the Chemistry Building.
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Rob Arnold |
Robert.Arnold@vwr.com |
814-865-1066 |
Electronics Shop (KINES)
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Randall McCullough |
ram25@psu.edu |
814-865-0289 |
Mechanical Shops (KINES)
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Laboratory Animal Facilities (ARP)
Housing and animal husbandry services for laboratory animals used in biomedical research on the University Park campus are provided by the Animal Research Program (ARP). The available animal facilities include space for most common laboratory animal species.
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arp@psu.edu |
814-865-1495 |
Precision Therapeutics and Bioresponsive Materials
Precision Therapeutics and Bioresponsive Materials lab is located in room B9 of the Hallowell Building, on west campus. We are equipped with a chemical fume hood, graduate student desks and wet-lab space, as well as a shared mammalian cell culture room complete with a biosafety cabinet, incubato...
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Scott Medina |
shm126@psu.edu |
814-863-4758 |
Biomechanics Lab (KINES)
Research facility accommodating studies in the areas of Arm Movement, Cadaver Modeling, Fine Motor Skills, Gait Analysis, Gross Motor Skills, Histology and Imaging, Modular Research Spaces, and Numerical Modeling and Computer Simulation.
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814-865-3453 |
Noll Lab (KINES)
Research facility in the Department of Kinesiology that is dedicated to studying physiology, especially as it relates to health and disease.
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814-865-3453 |
Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Facilities (COM)
Resources include state-of-the-art equipment for experimental and computational biomechanics, molecular biology, cell culture, image analysis and cellular electrophysiology.
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717-531-4686 |
Center of Excellence in Nutrigenomics (AGSCI)
The Center is a conduit to the Huck Institute of the Life Sciences and their genomics initiatives as well as the General Clinical Research Center and their expertise in human nutrition studies. Thus, PSU Nutrigenomics can fulfill our goal to understand nutrition "from the table to the gene and ba...
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Jack (John) P. Vanden Heuvel |
jpv2@psu.edu |
814-863-8532 |
E. coli Reference Center
The largest repository for E. coli strains in America, the center holds more than 70,000 strains collected over the last 50 years from animals, humans, birds, and environment. Characteristics of each strain are well documented in our database and can be retrieved easily. The collection can be uti...
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Edward G Dudley, Ph.D. |
egd100@psu.edu |
814-863-2167 |