The purpose of the Morphology and Metabolic Analysis Core is to improve the efficiency of diabetes-related research through provision of services that optimize the investigational capacity of Diabetes Research Center (DRC) members.
Core Facilities
Metabolomics Facility
The Metabolomics Facility is a 1500 square foot mass spectrometry-based resource that has been designed for analysis of small molecule metabolites in blood or body fluids to identify biomarkers for detection and treatment of human diseases.
MIR Cyclotron Facility and Nuclear Pharmacy
Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology operates a PET nuclear pharmacy and cyclotron facility for the routine production of PET radiopharmaceuticals and radiolabeled precursors used in research studies.
Molecular Imaging Center / Optical Imaging Core
The Optical Imaging Core (OIC) provides access to state-of-the-art optical imaging instruments for conducting studies ranging from live cells to in vivo animals.
Molecular Microbiology Imaging Facility
The Molecular Microbiology Imaging Facility provides fluorescence, confocal, and transmission electron microscopy to all members of the Washington University community on a recharge basis.
Mouse Cardiovascular Phenotyping Core
The Washington University Mouse Cardiovascular Phenotyping Core (MCPC) is a leading research core that was established in 1998 and currently provides approximately 3,000 surgical, imaging and functional cardiovascular physiology services annually to its academic and industry partners throughout the world.
Mouse Genetics Core
The Mission of the Mouse Genetics Core (MGC) is to provide a cost-effective method for generating and maintaining genetically altered mice for the entire Washington University research community.
MR Facility
The MR Facility is a research facility with a special emphasis on brain imaging containing 3 MRI systems that are dedicated 100% of the time to human research.