Laboratory Equipment

MilliQ Water Purification Systems

• Multiple units exist within the BSF and CBTC.
• Treats water through filtration and UV sterilization to oxidize organic molecules, kill bacteria, and remove ionic/organic contaminants below trace levels to provide ultrapure water.
• Users must be added to an authorized personnel log.

Fridges and Freezers

• -80°C ultrafreezer (Used to store temperature-sensitive materials such as viruses).
• -20°C freezer (Used to store temperature-sensitive materials such as antibodies and tissue samples).
• 4°C fridges.

   Micropipette Puller

• Can be used to fabricate glass micropipettes, patch pipettes, and microinjection needles.
• An in-person training session must be completed prior to use.

Cryostat

• Used to section tissue samples under freezing conditions for IHC, imagery, RNAscope, etc.
• An in-person training session must be completed prior to use.