Objective

The Morphology Core was established by the Center for Organogenesis to facilitate the study of embryogenesis and organogenesis. The Core maintains a large collection of staged mouse embryo cryostat, and paraffin sections cut in the sagittal plane. In addition, RNA from staged embryos of from selected adult mouse tissues are available. The Morphology Core can also assist with cryostat sectioning, and paraffin processing, embedding and sectioning of embryos or tissues. Services are available to all University staff and slides and RNA are available countrywide.

Services Cryostat and paraffin sections of mouse embryos throughout gestation and of selected adult tissues RNA from staged mouse embryos Help with dissecting, embedding and cryostat sectioning Access to and training in use of the Microm cryostats Paraffin processing, embedding and sectioning Access to quantitative RT-PCR New Amaxa cell electroporator Microscope capabilities including; dissecting and light microscopes equipped for epifluorescence and digital photography and Metamorph software for image analysis. Fee-for service

The Organogenesis Morphology Core is located in Room A842 BSRB and is open weekdays from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Dr. Sue O'Shea is the Organogenesis Morphology Core Director.