Research Histology Core

The goal of the Research Histology Core is to provide high quality histological services and expertise in a cost-effective, value-added manner to Cancer Center investigators.

The services provided span a range of capabilities directed at correlative studies in basic, preclinical and clinical investigations. Included in the repertoire of services are: tissue fixation and processing; tissue sectioning; histology section staining; cell preparation for immunocytology; immunohistology and immunocytology; and laser capture microdissection. Given the services available in the Research Histology Core, it is closely tied to several other CCSG Cores including DNA Sciences Core, Protein Sciences Core, Tissue Procurement Facility, and Molecular Assessment and Preclinical Studies Core. The faculty leadership of the Core is comprised of Dr. Kenneth Tung, Faculty Director and Dr. Chris Moskaluk, Co-Director. Dr. Tung has an established record of accomplishment in terms of the leadership and successful, cost-effective operation of the Research Histology Core. The recent addition of Dr. Moskaluk as Co-Director, provides complementary expertise to the Core, particular in the area of laser capture microscopy and post-capture analyses. In recent years, the Core has significantly increased the number and scope of services offered specifically directed at the changing needs of Cancer Center investigators as well as serving to further integrate CCSG Core services as an attempt to provide seamless technological coverage for Cancer Center members. The Core enables investigators to carry out technology-driven research and promoting some level of freedom to explore novel technologies directed at their cancer-related research projects.

The Research Histology Core provides routine and specialized histology services and is open to all UVA researchers.  The services include:

  • tissue embedding,
  • paraffin and frozen tissue sections,
  • routine and special histology stains,
  • TUNEL stain for apoptotic cells,
  • in situ hybridization for mRNA localization.

FACILITY LOCATION

The Cell Science Core is located at the 6917 Suhling Wing, Old Medical School, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia.

STAFF DIRECTORY

Ken Tung, M.D., Director

Phone: (434) 924-9194, e-mail: kst7k@virginia.edu

Sheri VanHoose, MLT (NCA), Lab Manager

Phone: (434) 924-9205, e-mail: slv4e@virginia.edu

Sharon Mangawang, MT, Lab Specialist

Phone: (434) 924-9205, e-mail: svm6g@virginia.edu

Joyce Nash, Lab Specialist, Sr.

Phone: (434) 924-9205, email: jwn@virginia.edu