Overview
We continue to evaluate the most effective way to use our funding to have a positive impact on GI research. Currently, access to histology services is discounted by a $1000 voucher while vouchers of $5,000 are available for expenses related to using gnotobiotic mice.
One of the challenges is consulting. The Core directorship has salary support which supports consulting. When you wish to seek core services, please start by contacting the Center sddrc@health.ucsd.edu as the search is ongoing for a new Core Director. After discussion, you can contact the histology core at LJI to discuss details such as tissue orientation and other aspects of your project. Some discussions are very in-depth, for example, how would one do immunofluorescence for polymeric IgA receptor in gut tissues as well as IgM and IgA? If you cannot troubleshoot new techniques on your own, Dr. “Z” Mikulski may be able to assist. Brief consultations related to the normal explanation of the histology services are included in the tissue processing price. Troubleshooting a new technique or staining protocol may involve substantial amounts of time. This may entail consulting charges and/or collaboration with “Z” if the work is of mutual scientific interest. Some techniques may be useful to multiple Center Members and for that, the Core can assist in offsetting the associated fees. Please be aware that consulting is not open-ended and this is one reason why a discussion with the Center first, then “Z” will help align expectations and ensure that we are providing the best assistance for the lowest possible price.
Please remember, if you used the Center facilities, you must acknowledge the support of the grant: “The Center is supported by NIDDK grant P30 DK120515”.