Vanderbilt Kennedy Center

mouse brains beneath a microscope

Neurochemistry

Joint facility operated by Kennedy Center and Center for Molecular Neuroscience.

Neurochemistry Services:

  • Assays of neurotransmitter concentrations in brain tissue
  • Assays of biogenic amines in blood samples
  • Measurement of radioactive precursor incorporation
  • Training in HPLC methods for measurement of neurotransmitters and other neurochemicals
  • Custom analytical assays for bioactive agents/drugs

Neurogenomics Services:

  • Processing of DNA samples for single nucleotide polymorphism discovery
  • DNA extractions and analysis

Contact

Ariel Deutch, Ph.D., Faculty Coordinator, Neurochemistry, (615) 327-7090

Ray Johnson, B.S., Core Manager, Neurochemistry, (615) 322-4496