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The Biotechnology Center administers six centralized service facilities: the Genetic Engineering Facility, the Immunological Resources Center, the Flow Cytometry Facility, the Fermentation Facility, the Transgenic Animal Facility, and the Center for Electron Microscopy. The Genetic Engineering Facility synthesizes peptides and DNA oligonucleotides and performs protein sequencing, DNA sequencing, and amino acid analysis for faculty members and for industrial affiliates. The Immunological Resource Center generates polyclonal and monoclonal antibody reagents and the Flow Cytometry Facility operates three state-of-the-art fluorescence-activated cell sorters. The flow cytometers are available to all faculty members and graduate students for use in conjunction with their research efforts. A full-time operator is available to run samples and to train staff members in the use of these sophisticated instruments. The Fermentation Facility is supervised by a trained chemical engineer who operates 20-, 30-, and 200-lit er fermenters for the growth of large quantities of microorganisms. The Transgenic Animal Facility, jointly supported with the College of Agriculture, is available to help faculty members test gene constructs in transgenic mice. The Center for Electron Microscopy provides access to microscopes and ancillary equipment for use by faculty or students who can demonstrate prior experience or who successfully complete a short course of instruction. Service work can also be performed by center staff.
The Biotechnology Center supports interdisciplinary graduate courses and workshops in biotechnology and provides travel grants for graduate students and summer research fellowships for undergraduates depending on the availability of funds.
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