Molecular Assessment and Preclinical Studies (MAPS) Core |
The MAPS Core is divided into two sections: molecular assessment and preclinical studies.Molecular assessment offers a wide array of molecular profiling assistance to investigators performing preclinical (animal) and clinical (human) trials. These efforts are focused at assisting investigators in: 1) developing custom protein microarrays; 2) standardizing normal mouse tissue arrays for immunoblotting with custom or commercial antibodies; 3) creating a directory of assessable human cancer cell lines; 4) providing cell culture assistance; 5) providing molecular analysis on human cell lines and tissue samples; and 6) educating and training clients in molecular analysis. Preclinical studies will assist investigators, intersted in developing new therapies, with a range of activities including: 1) mouse models (efficacy and toxicity assessment); 2) expert technical support in animal cancer model design; animal protocol writing and analysis of drug studies; and 3) educating and training clients in the performing animal models and surgical techniques needed for specialized animal studies. LOCATION
Molecular Assessment & Preclinical Studies (MAPS) Core STAFF DIRECTORYDavid L. Brautigan, Director
Phone: (434) 924-5892 Tamara Stoops, Technical Director Molecular AssessmentEmail: tds4k@virginia.edu Marya Dunlap-Brown, Technical Director Preclinical StudiesEmail: med4s@virginia.edu |
