Vanderbilt Kennedy Center

mouse brains beneath a microscope

Basic Neuroscience Services

Objectives are to provide investigators with core facilities and services to support biomedical research; to facilitate interdisciplinary neuroscience collaborations; and to provide access to emerging technologies.

Confocal and Light Microscopy Imaging

Services include training and use of standard light microscopes and image analysis equipment, including a new Zeiss LSM510 confocal microscope.

Molecular Neurobiology and Genomics Core Service

Provides equipment, methodology consultation, and reagents that assist in the introduction of transgenes for transient transfection, and in the localization of transgene and endogenous gene products.

Mouse Behavioral Phenotyping Facility

Joint facility operated by Vanderbilt Kennedy Center and Center for Molecular Neuroscience; houses a full range of mouse behavioral equipment.

Neurochemistry and Neurogenomics

Services include various analytical assays, training in HPLC methods for measurement of neurotransmitters and other neurochemicals, DNA extractions, processing of DNA samples and more.

Scientific Instrumentation

Design and construction of specialized scientific research equipment.

Contact

Karoly Mirnics, M.D., Core Director, Neuroscience Services, (615) 936-1074

See Also...

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  • Human Imaging Facility and Service
    Incorporates the expertise of the Vanderbilt Imaging Institute for Imaging Sciences to provide consulting in experimental design and technical support to perform imaging studies with children, adolescents, and adults, and animal imaging.